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2003 Saab 9-5 repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (4%)
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Chart based on 172 repairs.
2003 Saab 9-5 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (24%)
$500 - $999 (35%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (12%)
Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Saab 9-5
Engine not specified
| 124000 mi | The rear shock absorbers were worn out and leaking. I pesonally replaces both shocks and the repair was successful |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 135160 mi €700 |
Replace rear wheel bearing |
| 129500 mi US $579 |
And installed 2 new Bilstein rear struts. ($519) Total Parts+Labor = $579.00 (Good Indy!) |
| 50200 mi US $373 |
Front wheel bearings/hub replaced due to whirring noise. Original parts, over 10 years old. |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 100000 mi US $2300 |
Bushings |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 145000 mi US $160 |
Sway bar links replaced |
| 52853 mi US $2037 |
Replaced engine mount RH Replaced rear subframe mount bushing |
| 137000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced bushings in rear suspension |
| 143000 mi US $71 |
Leak in power steering hose. |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 80000 mi US $420 |
Noisy rear hubs. Replaced both sides. $125. Replaced both front hubs due to noise. $100 |
| 119300 mi US $500 |
needs. shocks struts. maybe just give this thing to a junk yard. |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 74000 mi US $500 |
Relubed sway bar bushings at no cost (done one year ago for $100; car still creaks and groans over bumps, but less so; dealer estimates $2500 worth of suspension work to address; offered to fix at half retail of $1250; Declined at this time |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 117000 mi US $800 |
Shocks leaking, replaced all shocks, struts and springs |
| 169000 mi US $740 |
Front frame bushings, replaced |
| 132680 mi C $300 |
The front left hub needed to be replaced due to high-pitched whine. |
| 159800 mi C $1100 |
Front Right Tie-rod replaced. Front Left Sway Bar Bushing replaced. |
| 152520 mi C $350 |
Rear right strut failed - replaced both. |
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