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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%)
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Chart based on 218 repairs.
2004 Saab 9-3 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (49%)
Chart based on 37 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
Engine not specified
| 125000 mi US $700 |
New front strut springs installed. Also had them replace the serpentine belt and perform an intermediate service (oil change and multipoint inspection) |
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 259780 mi | Struts |
| 124200 mi US $350 |
The struts and shocks were the original on the car and were worn out. Expected at that mileage |
| 130000 mi US $90 |
Wheel bearing needed replaced on the drivers front tire. |
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 29193 mi | 30000 mile free service (oil/oil filter/air filter/etc), tensioner pulley and belt replaced due to premature wear and excessive noise, front struts replaced due to excessive noise and play due to strut failure |
| 112500 mi US $170 |
Saab issued a safety bulletin for broken front springs and I brought the car to the dealer to be inspected. No problems, right front spring broke 2 wks later. While apart they replaced rt front control arm and other misc wear items. |
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 106000 mi US $300 |
Wheel bearing replaced. |
| 89280 mi C $2000 |
Had to replace struts and springs. |
| 97960 mi C $1500 |
wheel bearing had to be replaced |
| 40000 mi | Worn front strut thrust supports and bushings, both sides. Lubed noisy rear sway bar bushings. |
| 43000 mi | Broken right front suspension spring. |
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 175500 mi US $980 |
Replaced both upper and lower control arms. Replaced outer tie rods. |
| 121000 mi US $85 |
Clunking noise from right side front suspension. Replaced strut mount and strut bearing. |
| 108200 mi US $75 |
Owner replaced tie rod ends both left and right as right end had worn and torn boot Front sway bar end boot torn and noisy. Replaced sway bar ends on both sides. |
| 109000 mi US $1400 |
Replaced front struts, strut mounts and strut bearings. Replaced both rear upper control arms and 4 wheel alignment. |
| 40800 mi US $5 |
Power steering reservoir was leaking. This is a sign of a failed power steering pump seal. It is driven directly from the crank and engine oil seeps into the PS fluid. Part was $5 and 1 hour of labor. |
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 111000 mi US $900 |
After purchase, recvd message "steering lock malfunction". Took to mechanic and had CIM replaced. Also replaced leaking steering pump. |
| 150000 mi US $350 |
Replaced ball joint, end link. |
| 32000 mi | Noisy front suspension. Sway bars needed lubrication |
| 68000 mi US $1000 |
Broken spring |
| 39600 mi | Driver's side front spring replaced |
| 44000 mi | Power steering pump replaced; SID Display replaced |
| 52000 mi | Broken front passenger-side spring. |
| 89000 mi | Springs had rusted through because of a manufacturing defect and were in danger of shearing off while driving. |
| 51000 mi US $1000 |
Broken spring, known issue under warranty. |
| 34000 mi | Noisy front suspension on small speed bumps, replaced sway bar droplinks and strut tower bearings each side. |
2004 Saab 9-3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 47000 mi | Slight click on right hand turns |
| 62000 mi | Power steering overfilled by dealer during a routine maintnance. Local GMC dealer diagnosed and solved problem free of charge while doing my oil change. |
2004 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 169000 mi US $500 |
stabilizer bars making a lot of noise |
| 120000 mi US $20 |
strut bearing replacement |
| 128000 mi US $30 |
Strut mount bearing. |
| 145000 mi US $360 |
Noisy bushing in rear |
| 158000 mi US $30 |
Replaced worn tie rod end Replaced a prematurely worn strut bearing that was only lasted 20,000 miles |
2004 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 65720 mi C $200 |
Replaced front sway bars. |
| 178000 mi US $270 |
Heard louder noises coming from the front end. Found it needed two wheel bearings. Purchased a pair from Rock Auto @ 269 with shipping. Installed myself in my garage in approx 3 hours. Problem solved. |
| 68500 mi US $300 |
Left front wheel hub replaced. |
2004 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 43500 mi US $500 |
Broken front spring |
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