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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (47%)

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Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

93800 mi US $35	replaced burned out interior lights and
98700 mi US $236	An independent Saab mechanic had disconnected the battery to "reset" a computer and clear fault codes. Mechanic told me this process fried the ABS control module and it would cost $3500 to repair. Dealer reprogrammed the computer for $235.

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174000 mi

US $1000

Blower motor and fan control module needed replacing.

166000 mi

US $350

HVAC control needed to be replaced.

199000 mi

US $110

Removed and replaced starter

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63000 mi US $280	Steel a/c hose had fallen off.
88000 mi US $1490	A/c compressor seized. Replaced compressor, a/c receiver dryer and serpentine belt

57660 mi C $100	A/C compressor replaced under warranty. Passenger seat heater element replaced under warranty.
66960 mi	fog lights not working but otherwise all functions go.

115000 mi US $560	Xenon light blinks and goes out on occasion, randomly. Was told it could be an ignitor or a tilt/yaw sensor. Indie does not have a "tech II" to diagnose. Will have to take it to the dealer.
135000 mi	Bought quality bulbs (made in Germany - OSRAM?) to replace the ones I had bought last year. Popped them in, no more issues.

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40000 mi US $42	Coolant bypass valve failed. Replaced.
62000 mi	battery failed, replaced at no mechanic cost at auto parts store
68000 mi US $1000	Basic reason was 60,000 mile service. Repair was replacing the rear hatch latch. It had been cycling with the brakes and causing the cargo light to be on persistently. $500 for 60K service; $200 to fix latch.
73200 mi US $100	Alternator was not charging. Decided to replace myself. Vary difficult to access and r/r alternator. Repairs still ongoing.

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231100 mi

US $550

Replaced alternator

91700 mi	Right front Xenon headlamp assembly replaced with good used part (new on national backorder); flap would not raise for high beam operation.
117000 mi	Persistent drivability problem traced to short in trunk wiring harness which led reading car in reverse and prevented cruise working and triggered parking sensors to go off in drive. No more power loss, but still intermittent turbo whine.

89000 mi

driver side headlight flickering...source of problem not found driver side headlight flickering...source of problem not found

43000 mi	OnStar antenna
96000 mi US $125	A/C system recharged

87000 mi US $60	Needed new headlight relay. Symtpom was intermittent function of high beams.
90000 mi	Front passenger window was working intermittently. Removed window switch pack from center console, cleaned contacts.
97000 mi US $90	Engine would not crank or start, and would not respond to a jump start. Replaced battery.
101000 mi US $10	Interior lights coming on intermittently after opening driver's door. Replaced plunger-type switch in driver's door jamb.

110360 mi

A $770

Alternator failed after 10 years of driving. The warning light for battery came on so I called the shop and went straight there. Replaced with a reconditioned alternator as OEM parts are getting difficult to find.

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74400 mi

C $750

Window switch for driver's door not working.

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