2005 Saab 9-2X Saab 9-2X 2005

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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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2005 Saab 9-2X transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (16%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (32%)

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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

108000 mi

US $1000
Replaced 5 speed transmission with an used system purchased for $1200 
120000 mi

US $600
-Replaced front axles both sides were leaking but not popping.rn 
85300 mi

US $330
Front right CV boot failed 
88700 mi

US $550
CV joint boot loose, other CV joint leaking 
95000 mi

US $30
Both front inner CV boots were ripped and leaking. Replaced right, then left CV boot. 
130000 mi

US $110
Outer CV boot torn and leaking. 
80000 mi

US $330
REMOVE & REPLACE RIGHT FRONT AXLE 
65000 mi

US $1200
Broken CV Joint Replaced CV Axle. 
72000 mi

US $85
Inside driver's side CV boot came loose; CV joint needed to be cleaned and regreased, boot clamp tightened 
64000 mi

US $400
another torn inner cv joint boot 

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2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

145000 mi

US $40
shift cable dirty made for "sticky" shifter. 
120000 mi

US $50
Right side CV boot had come loose, grease was flying everywhere. Shop was able to reclamp the boot without replacing entire axle. 
70200 mi Car wasn't starting; figured out that the automatic shifter wasn't always registering the car in park. A quick tear-apart and cleaning of the center console seems to have fixed it. 

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2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon

165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

199000 mi

US $40
Right front shaft was replaced Transmission coolant lines rusted through and started leaking. Replaced coolant lines 
199000 mi

US $459
ATF leaks resulting from very cold weather. ATF filter and fluid had to be replaced.  
159000 mi

US $310
There was a leak in the transmission 
82300 mi

US $300
CV axle blew. Replaced with aftermarket parts are local mechanic. Works fine now. 
93500 mi

C $3400
flushed and installed new fluid 
105900 mi

C $2300
Replaced transmission with a used one 

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2005 Saab 9-2X Transmission Problems

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