| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2005 Saab 9-5 repairs by problem area
Engine (51%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (3%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 116 repairs.
2005 Saab 9-5 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (38%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 96655 mi US $56 |
Both front sway bar links |
| 100830 mi US $780 |
Install Bilstein shocks & struts |
| 135000 mi US $500 |
Power steering pump |
| 133000 mi US $600 |
Power steering pump, all pulleys and belts. |
| 187260 mi C $380 |
I discovered a leaking rear shock when I was changing to summer tires. I decided to go to Bilstein rear shocks. 300k is a good life for factory shocks, but I have had them go longer in the past. |
2005 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 213760 mi | Rear shocks, rear lower-front bushings (both sides), rear left upper knuckle, Front sway bar links (both) |
| 218240 mi | Power steering issue got worse (hard to turn wheel at low speed). |
2005 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 94000 mi US $300 |
Power steering line leak. Slow leak that turned into a faster leak |
2005 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 91000 mi US $1300 |
Rear shocks |
| 168300 mi US $503 |
Damaged lug threads required front hubs replaced. |
| 236791 mi US $276 |
New front hubs, all new lug studs, new front passenger axle boot, new front passenger wheel ball joint |
| 250412 mi US $28 |
Replaced front and rear shocks and struts. Replaced front driver's sway bar link. Replaced front passenger sway bar link |
| 87000 mi US $500 |
old part, failing |
| 51469 mi US $656 |
Replaced both side lower control arm bushings. |
| 71641 mi US $136 |
Replaced left front sway bar link. |
2005 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 90000 mi US $30 |
Replaced sway bar links |
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