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2004 Saab 9-3 repairs by problem area
Engine (29%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)
Other (8%)
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 218 repairs.
2004 Saab 9-3 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (45%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 2052 mi | - 1000 mile/30 day service - improperly installed sunroof repaired - software update for rough shifting - software update for non-functional fog lamps |
| 24730 mi US $86 |
brake booster valve replaced under recall, software updates for continuing sunroof dysfunction, four exterior door handles replaced due to excessive fading, peeling hood emblem replaced, front door speakers replaced due to excessive rattling, oil & filter |
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 43000 mi | Shifter knob for 5 speed came off shifter. |
| 60000 mi US $180 |
Replaced broken glove box |
2004 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 39000 mi US $100 |
Both headliner hydralic valves for the convertible topped needed replacing (leaking). |
| 47200 mi US $1400 |
Replaced convertible top hydraulic motors. Replaced rear brakes. |
| 172000 mi | One of the hydraulic hose of my convertible top is broken. The part has been back ordered for months. I recently found a UK website selling the hose so I just ordered it yesterday. |
2004 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 129700 mi US $150 |
Hydraulic convertible roof failure |
| 115000 mi US $4 |
Driver door control switches all failing due to convertible top leaks. This causes the car alarm to go off intermittently and is SUPER annoying. |
2004 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 94000 mi US $100 |
the driver door handle is broken again, 3rd time in 18 months or about 200 pulls per repair :) |
2004 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 34100 mi A $120 |
Front passenger seat would no longer recline forward to allow passengers to enter to the back seats. |
| 92380 mi | I discovered that water leaked into the spare tire area of the boot, when it rained heavily. From when I got it (2.5y old) I would hear water drops when raining, but never knew where. Until the last day i owned it. |
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