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 4dr Wagon

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

159000 mi

US $200
Brake Booster hose needed replacing. 

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2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon

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

64200 mi

US $660
ABS/ESP lights back on. Dealer recalibrated system. Also noted front rotors had at some point been replaced with wrong size (too small). Had dealer fix. Currently fighting with Saab to reimburse me, since this was a CPO car and this should've been caught. 
103000 mi

US $750
New brake booster needed. Started whistling and not holding pressure. Could hear from inside cabin. 

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2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon

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

76140 mi Fixed parking brake. 

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