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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%)
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Chart based on 308 repairs.
2003 Saab 9-3 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 33 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
Engine not specified
| 151000 mi US $950 |
right front wheel bearing, 450 |
| 166000 mi | Right front shock/strut |
2003 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 80000 mi | The front left spring was broken. |
| 112000 mi US $60 |
The ball joint was bad on the left front and replaced with a used part. |
| 141000 mi US $150 |
Power steering pump replacement, bad seal |
| 40000 mi | Replaced front end suspension. under warranty |
| 71000 mi US $247 |
Replaced LH front upper strut mount and bearing. Replaced LH front sway bar link. |
| 72000 mi US $323 |
Replaced both rear upper strut mounts. |
| 51000 mi | Front coil springs broken, replaced. Front struts and steering links replaced |
2003 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 41000 mi US $140 |
Sway bar linkages replaced, bilaterally |
| 149000 mi US $40 |
Rubber seal between engine and power steering pump had deteriorated, allowing oil to flow unilaterally into the power steering pump and reservoir. Removed power steering pump, replaced seal with viton aftermarket seal. Reassembled. |
| 176600 mi US $200 |
Outer tie rod ends and sway bar links worn causing sloppy steering and uneven tire wear. Replaced at home. |
| 62125 mi $1450 |
Steering and suspension, repair |
| 52700 mi C $640 |
Strut mount worn, replaced both and included water guard. Alignment required and paid for by customer. |
| 63000 mi | Both front springs were replaced |
| 89300 mi US $340 |
Tie-rod end replaced. |
| 91000 mi US $130 |
Sway bar link was broken |
2003 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 86000 mi | Front upper strut mount broken |
| 88000 mi US $400 |
Fixed original strut mount problem |
| 48360 mi C $100 |
Power steering pump replacement. |
| front strut mount bearings, both sides Airbag system failure |
| 90000 mi US $880 |
Shocks. |
| 81000 mi US $566 |
Replacement front coil suspension. I was made aware of this by a letter from Saab NA. I was told the warranty for this part had been extended to 10 years. Coils replaced free of charge as expected. |
| 156700 mi US $1400 |
Soft steering --,dangerous, required major part and pulling motor. |
| 160500 mi US $120 |
A new (one month old) tire blew out while I was Driving; had to be towed to have it replaced. It later turned out it was because a piece of the rear passenger side broken spring, not identified or repaired until March, pierced it. |
| 163000 mi US $2500 |
Bar was replaced, along with three springs. |
| 55800 mi $200 |
1. Thrust bearing, PartNo 9191181 2. Support bearing, PartNo 24435884 |
| 59520 mi | Replaced in Rear axel: 1. Cross stay upper 2. Cross stay 3. Links for the anti-roll bar 4. Almost bushings |
| 94000 mi | Spring mounts need to be replaced. |
| 64000 mi US $550 |
ABS Bearing on PF wheel went bad. Covered by warranty. |
| 100000 mi US $1000 |
Loose front right tie rod was discovered during an end of warranty inspection. Replaced under warranty. Leaky power steering pump round during end of warranty inspection. Replaced under warranty. |
2003 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 88000 mi | Strut bearings and struts replaced. |
| 69000 mi US $250 |
FRONT WHEEL BEARING-UNDER WARRANTY OIL CHANGE, ROTATE TIRES, REPLACE SOME BULBS & AIR FILTERS, REAR BRAKES-GENERAL MAINTENANCE |
| 51000 mi | front end noise still and issue - nothing. replace all control arms and still didn't fix the noise, had gotten really bad and now (jan 6 2007) still there. shift knob came apart and front passenger side door close sensor is bad saying the door is staying |
2003 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 98000 mi US $1750 |
Car brought in for 90k maintenance, returned twice in two weeks - 1st for pressure hoses for power steering system, |
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