2006 Saab 9-2X Saab 9-2X 2006

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2006 Saab 9-2X repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 36 repairs.
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2006 Saab 9-2X engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (25%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

76000 mi

US $1900
Replaced clutch and flywheel, abnormal wear due to teaching a friend how to drive manual transmission 
105000 mi

US $1000
Head gasket leaking 

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2006 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

74900 mi

C $494
Check Engine code PO420 came on. Had to replace front oxygen sensor which needed extra time to extract old part. 
77800 mi Replaced Catalytic converter under Federal emissions warranty 
82460 mi

C $240
Replaced both oil pressure sensors on both heads of the engine 
97340 mi

C $690
Idler pulley broke and had to be replaced. 
112420 mi

C $230
Replaced rusted exhaust pipe and hangers. Mechanic didn't have enough time to also do this on the previous trip. 
79000 mi Replaced catalytic converter under Federal Emissions Warranty. I am unsure what this would have cost if I were over 80K miles and not eligible for warranty repair. Replaced Catalytic Converter under Federal Emissions Warranty. I am unsure what this would have cost if I were over 80K miles and not eligible for warranty repair. 
218000 mi

US $35
exhaust 

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2006 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

77500 mi

C $160
power steering noise when car was cold, belt was rubbing on a bolt, had belt and bolt replaced 
98580 mi

C $2900
Cylinder head needed to be replaced due to a crack and cylinder timing issues, had timing belt and head gasket also replaced. 
113460 mi

C $500
Power Steering Belt. 

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2006 Saab 9-2X Engine Problems

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