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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%)
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Chart based on 160 repairs.
2005 Saab 9-2X suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (42%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 31 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
| 144000 mi US $600 |
power steering lines rusted away |
| 180700 mi US $150 |
Replaced leaking power steering pump. |
| 100800 mi US $40 |
Metal component of power steering corroded through causing a pinhole on the return line of the power steering system. (Caused temporary total loss of power steering because it was not noticed before a long trip --> Fluid added made it home.) |
| 120000 mi US $600 |
- Replaced all four struts and associated hardware (two were toast) and all end links - All of these could have run longer. |
| 142000 mi US $30 |
Replaced stabilizer brushings. Did not eliminate rattle. Attempting Strut mount next. |
| 107000 mi US $170 |
Ball joint |
| 147000 mi US $2 |
Power steering pump was making a loud whining noise, particularly when cold and only working intermittently. The problem turned out to be the o-ring at the return line that required replacement along with additional power steering fluid. |
| 65000 mi US $1200 |
Leaking Strut - Replaced all 4 struts. |
| 58000 mi US $300 |
I replaced the suction o ring for the power steering pump |
| 69000 mi US $22 |
I replaced the right front tie rod end, which had developed some play and wasnt holding alighment |
| 77600 mi US $56 |
sway bar end links were worn out so I replaced them |
| 78200 mi US $75 |
lower control arm bushing failed, all lubrication drained from bushing, arm then flopped within bracket |
| 83200 mi US $200 |
Replaced rear wheel bearings |
| 95000 mi US $165 |
Multi-point inspection at Dealership. Diagnosed grinding noise from right rear wheel. |
| 118545 mi US $560 |
Power steering pump leak. No OEM part available. 2 year warranty aftermarket part. |
2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 100000 mi US $450 |
Leak in the power steering system, eventually had to have pretty much the entire thing replaced. |
| 118000 mi US $450 |
Steering developed a shuttering feeling. Mechanic found that power steering pump was leaking internally, recommended replacing pump and bleeding power steering fluid. |
| 128000 mi US $700 |
Car needed replacement front struts. Struts on car may have been original. We were getting clunking over bumps and some noise when cranking wheel (upper strut mounts worn). |
| 140000 mi US $650 |
Right control arm rusted through and snapped while backing out of parking space. Also caused right sway bar link to break. Shop replaced both the control arm and end link. |
| 140000 mi US $420 |
Replaced driver side front control arm due to excessive rust (a common issue with these). Both front control arms have now been replaced. |
| 141000 mi | Clunking from front left. Left front control arm defective—replaced under part/shop warranty. |
| 76960 mi C $400 |
Power steering leaking. Installed New pump |
| 92000 mi US $400 |
Had to replace front lower ball joints. |
| 90800 mi US $25 |
intermittent slight loss of powersteering boost. pump appears to be bypassing a small amount of fluid. no external leaks. |
| 105000 mi US $35 |
power steering pump intermittently bypassing fluid, which sporadically caused brief loss of power steering assistance. Flushed PS fluid added seal conditioners and a fluid filter. Problem seems fixed. |
| 135900 mi US $160 |
Power steering pump |
2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 72700 mi | Power steering leak |
2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 123000 mi US $50 |
Stabilizer bushings had to be replaced |
| 181600 mi US $450 |
Rear left bearing failure |
| 199000 mi US $459 |
While in maintenance mechanic found that power steering hose rusted to a point it is unsafe to drive. Replaced power steering hose. |
| 67000 mi US $500 |
Rear wheel bearing noisy - dealer replaced bearing and 3 seals ( 2 for the bearing + 1 for the axle) |
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