| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2005 Saab 9-3 repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (7%)
Suspension and Steering (25%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (4%)
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 168 repairs.
2005 Saab 9-3 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 27760 mi | Internal fault in right rear caliper. Replaced rotor, caliper and pads under warranty. |
| 112000 mi | Caliper piston stuck |
2005 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 90000 mi US $600 |
left front wheel speed sensor failed triggering abs, stability and traction control failure. Hit a minor bump in road |
| 134100 mi US $250 |
Driver side back caliper and pads/rotor all around |
| 143000 mi US $55 |
Rotors and pads replaced |
2005 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 80100 mi US $150 |
One of the ABS speed sensor wiring harnesses had failed. Easy fix, pricey part (for a bundle of wires). |
| 121000 mi US $600 |
Wheel hub wiring problem. Should have cost 20 dollars but the incompitant mech told me it was the wheel hub |
2005 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 155200 mi US $149 |
Brake booster oil seal was leaking. I had the area cleaned and a new seal installed. |
| 188000 mi US $1500 |
stuck caliper-left rear, replaced caliper, new rear pads and rotors-left and right |
2005 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 97340 mi C $300 |
replaced one front rotor and both front brake hoses |
| 100440 mi C $800 |
new rear caliper, pads, and rotors |
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