| 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%)
Chart based on 168 repairs.
2005 Saab 9-3 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (86%)
Chart based on 7 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
| 72000 mi US $35 |
Underside of windshield washer nozzle broke, which disabled the entire windshield washer fluid system. This is a common failure - ordered 3 new nozzles & replaced. |
| 75000 mi US $9 |
Windshield washer fluid constantly low - discovered it would freely leak out of the nozzles for the headlight washers. Diagnosed as a bad "y-junction" - Saab part #12803975. Replaced this part (behind the bumper cover on driver's side) |
| 44000 mi | Front left side seat belt replaced under warranty. |
2005 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 64050 mi US $18 |
The low beam on the passenger's side went out. |
| 67000 mi US $18 |
Again the passenger side low beam light went out. Sounds like a recall problem considering all the repair reports. |
| 93000 mi US $200 |
washer fluid would not work |
2005 Saab 9-3 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 33000 mi | Rear Defroster system intermittently, dealer unable to daignoses and problem did not occur during visit. |
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