2002 Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2002

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2002 Saab 9-3 repairs by problem area

Engine (44%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 113 repairs.
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2002 Saab 9-3 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD

77680 mi

C $150
Washer pump not working. Check valve replaced. 
97000 mi

US $20
Replaced 2 rollers in driver door window mechanism after one broke and disabled window operation. 

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2002 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatch

turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

74000 mi when the oil pan was dropped, a subframe bolt snapped and needed to be drilled and tapped 
77000 mi

US $300
Driver side rear window fell into the door 
79000 mi

US $300
Drivers window fell off track 
130800 mi Rear driver side window broke. Hacked something together for a fix, really requires a new part ($180). 

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2002 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

192000 mi check engine, oil alert on oil intake screen full of sludge. Previous repair didn't correct problem. HID lights burnt out, driver window out of alignment, battery bad, electric mirrors not working. Still waiting for appointment. 

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2002 Saab 9-3 Other Problems

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