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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%)
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Chart based on 168 repairs.
2005 Saab 9-3 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (39%)
Chart based on 36 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 shiftable automatic FWD
| 84800 mi | Passenger side front spring snapped. Covered under extended warranty. |
| 93300 mi US $225 |
Replaced front struts |
2005 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 48734 mi | Front swaybar bushings and upper front strut bearings. Front swaybar bushings and upper front strut bearings, and left front door opening molding replaced under warranty |
| 119000 mi US $120 |
Front Coil Spring Broken. Replaced both front coil springs. Front stabilizer bar links loose, upper strut bearings also replaced. |
| 95000 mi | Broken front coil spring |
| 118000 mi US $15 |
replaced sway bar end links due to damage when removing them for axle replacement earlier |
| 122000 mi | Rear upper control arm bushings worn (both sides). Replaced complete arm with bushings |
2005 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 103000 mi US $800 |
had to get new front shocks |
| 112000 mi US $825 |
Wheel bearing needed replacement as well as a few other suspension bits associated with the bearing |
| 72000 mi US $1110 |
hub bearing passenger front stabilizer bar bushing replaced |
| 81000 mi US $380 |
Broken spring covered under warranty. strut bushings replaced that I paid for. |
| 67300 mi | Front spring broken and both front springs replaced under warranty. |
| 48000 mi US $300 |
Issue with sway bars. Dealer noticed and replaced under warranty/recall. |
| 68000 mi US $60 |
springs, struts, seats and bearings. extended warranty. notified before problem by saab that this would be covered if experienced. experienced soon thereafter. great experience. perfectly fixed. |
| 111700 mi US $40 |
Power steering pump needed new gasket/ washer on bearing. It was letting engine oil into system and overflowing power steering reservoir. Fairly easy fix. Myself. |
| 145000 mi US $600 |
Rear spring broke |
| 149000 mi US $75 |
Power steering pump gasket was leaking |
| 149000 mi US $680 |
Broken spring |
| 196000 mi US $200 |
bad tie rod |
2005 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 120000 mi | power steering pump leaking - replaced noisy wheel bearing - replaced |
| 71300 mi C $1500 |
Broken springs, sway bars, replaced struts |
| 94000 mi US $242 |
Left rear upper control arm worn out causing poor rear-end control |
| 98700 mi US $464 |
Cracked left rear shock absorber mount. Replaced mount, both rear shocks. |
| 129000 mi US $120 |
Left front stabilizer bar worn, making "clunking" sound, replaced |
| 134000 mi US $1500 |
Steering became extremely heavy. Replaced power steering pump, which did not correct the problem. Then replaced rack and pinion. Steering now normal. |
2005 Saab 9-3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 50000 mi | Corroded and broken coil spring. |
2005 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 73000 mi US $200 |
Sway bar linkage rubber bushings worn out. Replaced. |
| 127300 mi | Oil leaking into power steering reservoir due to a failed seal |
| 163000 mi US $250 |
Replaced front struts |
| 108900 mi US $100 |
replace worn link rod |
| 188000 mi US $1500 |
broken front spring, leaking front strut replaced front springs and struts |
2005 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 74400 mi C $120 |
Changing the suspention bearing |
2005 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 98000 mi US $3000 |
Car wouldn't start due to steering wheel malfunction had CNM reprogrammed |
2005 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 48000 mi | Worn bushing on rear suspension arm. Suspension arm replaced. |
| 58000 mi | Broken front suspension spring |
| 80000 mi £330 |
Steering control module failed and key transponder failed~ both replaced and keys reprogrammed. |
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