2004 Saab 9-5 Saab 9-5 2004

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2004 Saab 9-5 repairs by problem area

Engine (47%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (9%)

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2004 Saab 9-5 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (70%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Saab 9-5

Engine not specified

93800 mi

US $35
broken plastic trim pieces. 

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2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

73000 mi Shop put a new bolt in wheel lining. 
140000 mi

US $350
Surface rust repair in front of rear wheel arches. 

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2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

212000 mi

US $2
Had to plastic weld plastic trim on drivers seat that holds seat controls. Hold down tabs broke off 

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2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan

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

45000 mi wheel liners 
95300 mi

US $40
automatic transmission shifter jalousie broken. Replaced with new jalousie 
101060 mi

A $100
Gear selector trim broken. 

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2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

17000 mi Front Saab emblem on hood fell off and not replaced. 

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2004 Saab 9-5 4-door

turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD

91760 mi Minor rust attack on rear right door. 
95480 mi

$1800
Rust in the left rear wheel arch, minor rust attack in the rear right door. The rust was sanded down and repainted. 

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2004 Saab 9-5 Body Problems

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