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2005 Saab 9-2X repairs by problem area
Engine (48%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (1%)
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 160 repairs.
2005 Saab 9-2X electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (53%)
Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 88700 mi US $550 |
a/c O-ring leaking + recharge |
| 109000 mi | Passenger headlight low beam. DRL significantly dimmed Engine flooded after moving vehicle short distance. Replaced spark plugs since I needed to remove the old ones to air engine out. Also replaced battery. |
| 119000 mi US $78 |
Replace both front low beam HID headlghts. |
| 178000 mi US $7 |
2 Brake lights |
| 82000 mi US $40 |
Replaced 12V outlet socket. |
| 83000 mi US $125 |
CD changer jammed. Speakers make random booming noise, caused by CD player. Disassembled audio system but unable to fix. Replaced archaic double DIN audio system with Pioneer single DIN head unit and storage pocket. |
| 56000 mi US $2500 |
Electrical - fuse replaced; but not sourced. |
| 44600 mi US $110 |
A/C idler pulley was making a chirping noise. Shop replaced the pulley. |
| 72000 mi US $22 |
AC tensioner pulley bearing went bad so I replaced it. |
2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 90800 mi US $25 |
replaced HID bulbs (one side had quit). big improvement in light output! |
| 129000 mi US $120 |
Headlight started collecting moisture, which dripped down inside of HID headlight ballast. Ballast had to be removed and replaced, which required removal of front bumper and headlight assembly. Self-repair. |
| 87820 mi C $100 |
AC tensioner pulley seized and came apart. Replace pulley and belt. |
2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 214000 mi US $150 |
Replaced cabin fan motor due to failure. |
| 113000 mi US $6 |
Replaced passenger-side headlight bulb |
2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 135000 mi US $400 |
Evaporator hose needs replacement. |
| 140000 mi US $12 |
The A/C Power knob broke. |
| 159000 mi US $310 |
A hose had a leak and needed replacement. Part was $150. Repair $70. and $90 to recharge the unit. |
| 82300 mi US $20 |
AC stopped blowing cold. When to a local auto parts store for a recharge bottle (already had the gauge), spent 15 minutes and now it's blowing cold again. We'll see if the leak stopper helps. |
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