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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%)
Chart based on 168 repairs.
2005 Saab 9-3 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (39%)
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 9-3
Engine not specified
| 117800 mi | Wire from ECU to main fuse box broke, causing alarms to come up. ECU is in bad place, under the front wing, water is getting in to it very easy. |
2005 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 56000 mi US $35 |
CEL leaving car in Limp Home mode randomly. MAF sensor code. Cleaned sensor = good for a few days but came back. Replaced air cleaner and cleaned sensor cured problem for good. |
| 87000 mi US $120 |
Car was going into limp mode randomly with CEL. Read code for MAF sensor. Replaced sensor. |
| 53196 mi US $4000 |
Broke a ring on a piston,removed engine and installed engine out of a 2006 saab 9-3 with 10,000 less miles than original engine. |
2005 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 75000 mi US $202 |
Check Engine Light - Code P0172 (fuel trim too rich) and P0300 (random misfire). Tried cleaning throttle body, MAF/MAP sensors, and fuel system treatment with no success. Shop diagnosed as bad fuel pressure regulator - replaced. |
| 79000 mi US $35 |
Fuel pressure regulator had gone bad. This price included diagnosing the issue, new OEM replacement part, and installation. ECM failed. Symptom was a recurring check engine light (P0687) that would reappear immediately after being cleared. Purchased new ECM from eeuroparts.com, and had local Saab independent shop install. Price includes core charge credit. |
| 81000 mi | Replaced Thermostat and Engine temp sending unit, due to irregular readings and no heat. |
| 96400 mi US $100 |
flex joint cracked, replaced exhaust with performance exhaust |
| 134800 mi US $175 |
Replaced Boost bypass Control solenoid and Boost bypass Valve |
2005 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 76200 mi | Coolant leak apparently because of a manufacturing flaw in all-aluminum engine. Kept refilling but then low coolant warning would come back. Engine block was replaced with an aluminum and steel block. |
| 67000 mi US $1225 |
Replaced water pump and thermostat |
| 105000 mi US $741 |
Water pump was leaking so it was replaced. |
2005 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 108400 mi US $1100 |
Radiator slow leak, due to rust on lower radiator body where side frame joins aluminum fins. |
| 112100 mi US $40 |
Water pump showing signs of leaking. Added stop-leak treatment to coolant, hoping this will buy some time before pump needs to be replaced. |
| 134300 mi US $80 |
Serpentine belt that powers alternator worn. Belt was original equipment. |
| 94860 mi €1000 |
Car was stuttering for a while till it failed to start or started after a few hours. Diagnosed an EGU Valve replacement. Shortly after,within two weeks, the cars electrics stopped. Diagnosed an Alternator failure and replaced one. |
| 95000 mi US $140 |
Rear muffler rusted out, replaced everything from the catalytic converter back. NH uses too much salt on the roads. |
| 14210 mi | unlatched exhaust clip reattached. |
| 39000 mi US $64 |
turbo bracket bolt missing |
| 75000 mi US $780 |
Serepentine belt replacement. Front crankcase seal replacement. |
2005 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 106000 mi US $174 |
Thermostat required replacement. Replaced the air filter while it was in the shop ($44 of the total $174 for this repair). |
| 161000 mi US $350 |
replaced leaking intermediate pipe along with gasket and clamp |
| 114000 mi US $20 |
Welded loose heat shield. |
| 146000 mi US $1300 |
No start when cold. ECU replaced |
| 81200 mi | car lost some power, TEC II detected vac leak in gas cap, dealer replaced cap at no cost. |
2005 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 76560 mi C $200 |
throttle cleaning |
| 101060 mi C $50 |
Tail pipe replacement |
| 101680 mi C $260 |
Flex pipe replacement |
| 103540 mi C $325 |
Replacement of muffler and exhaust tips |
2005 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 98000 mi US $3000 |
During the replacement of the tranny the motor mount was done. During the replacement of the tranny we found the radiator busted and needed replacement |
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