| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (25%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 8 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
| 119000 mi | ABS failure half mile after picking car up from shop; decided to sell car. |
| 45000 mi | Tightened loose brake caliper. |
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 89280 mi C $2000 |
ABS lights, traction control lights came on. speed sensor. |
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 176500 mi US $900 |
4 brake pads and rotors replaced. Back right caliper seazed and replaced. |
| 35000 mi | Rear calipers siezed |
| 143000 mi US $26 |
Brake fluid reservoir tank cap had cracked. |
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 31509 mi | Stability failure message intermitently alerts visit dealer, ESP- CIM C0544-00 Angle Sensor internal fault, R and R no charge last month of factory warranty |
2004 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 65720 mi C $200 |
Car had noise from uneven pavement cause by loose brake pads. Re-fitted the pads. |
| 57000 mi US $1297 |
Also yaw rate sensor. What an ordeal. Fortunately Saab paid half of total cost. |
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