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2003 Saab 9-3 repairs by problem area
Engine (34%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 308 repairs.
2003 Saab 9-3 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (72%)
Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 37000 mi US $25 |
Loose heat shield. |
| 97000 mi | When sold, sunroof motor needed to be replaced as it would not work during hot summer days (this was already replaced 1 other time in 2007). |
2003 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 146000 mi US $45 |
Exterior "shark fin" dummy antenna showed severe signs of rotting. Rear parcel shelf, C-Pillar trim, and top brake light cover removed. Unscrewed antenna bolt, severed old, nonfunctional OnStar wires. Installed new antenna, reassembled. |
| 39680 mi | interior trim, rattles, the car continued to rattle, squeak, and fall apart. |
| 38500 mi | Saab Hood Emblem replaced ACC trim panel replaced due to peeling finish on button |
| 42000 mi | Drivers side door handle replaced due to fading OnStar shark fin antenna replaced due to fading |
| 49500 mi | Door Gasket Leaking, replaced |
| 69440 mi | Replaced rusty wheel bolts. (known issue, to rust). |
2003 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 156700 mi US $1400 |
Hood and top of cab has paint peeling, fading badly. |
| 15300 mi | Door handles replaced under warranty. |
| 65000 mi | Replaced solar sensor and the display unit. Covered under extended warranty. |
| 76000 mi | Under warranty. Same ongoing problem with the drivers seat. They replaced the frame. Still same problem exists. Front passenger window failed while going down. Made a loud noise and then stopped working. Repaired under warranty. |
| 82000 mi | Rear windshield rubber molding disintegrating. Replaced. |
| 110000 mi US $300 |
Clogged drain resulting in wet interior. |
| 84000 mi US $550 |
water leak in cowl drain. cowl and drainage system replaced. |
2003 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 36000 mi US $556 |
replaced front rotors and brakes, front end noise continues - no fix, interior knobs peeling, door handles faded, and alarm going off for no reason inside of garage. software for alarm, replace knobs, door handles, and lug nuts |
2003 Saab 9-3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 37000 mi | water leak in right rear footwell. Not sure if caused by what appeared to be an improperly installed doorseal or not, dealer tested integrity of door seal & repositioned. |
2003 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 100000 mi US $110 |
convertible gasket seal is allowing water in via flange (capillary action drawing it inside the window) - water drips down the interior of the window/door when it rains heavily. |
2003 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 95000 mi | Plastic piece on driver seat replaced 4 times (varies from $40-$60 each time) -- very cheap plastic. This time collision shop found a way to bolt it down and did not replace it -- so far, so good. |
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