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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%)
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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (17%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 6 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
| 65100 mi $2000 |
gear box failure |
2005 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 107260 mi $800 |
It was a pump that needed to be replaced |
2005 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 115100 mi US $160 |
changed driver and passenger axle shaft due to torn boots |
2005 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 55180 mi | Jerky engagement when car put in drive. Gearbox oil changed which has greatly improved the situation but it has not remedied the situation. Took the car to an auto trans shop who advised that this was a fault in this box and advised an... |
| 60760 mi | The transmission was still jerky. A new gearbox would have cost €5,000! |
2005 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 101000 mi US $3000 |
Transmission failed during driving. Encountered a flat tire at that time. |
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