2003 Saab 9-5 Saab 9-5 2003

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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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2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

142000 mi

US $300
Torn CV Joint cover 
55300 mi

US $313
Mechanic suggested replacing the RHC CV Shaft(front right) but the part was not available. 

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2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

126800 mi

US $500
this car is junk. bad transmission hard downshifts, leaking trans fluid from cooler.  

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2003 Saab 9-5 Transmission Problems

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