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2006 Saab 9-3 repairs by problem area
Engine (25%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (1%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)
Other (12%)
Chart based on 387 repairs.
2006 Saab 9-3 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (3%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (76%)
Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Saab 9-3
Engine not specified
| 38000 mi | Driver's lumbar support failed. |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Windshield fluid nozzle. | |
| 84000 mi US $234 |
lumbar support broke |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 27000 mi | Lumbar support in driver's seat broke. |
| 40000 mi | Door hinge element came loose in driver and passenger front doors. |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 21000 mi | Check engine light came on, vehicle continued to operate normally. Dealer diagnosed problem as faulty seal on gas cap. Replaced gas cap during the same appointment and successfully resolved issue. |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 65000 mi | Rear hatch would not latch. Repair estimated at $270. Traded without repair. |
| 179000 mi US $35 |
Inside door release of drivers door was in operable. Replaced broken door release cable. |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 23000 mi | a high pitched intermittent noise possible linked to the brakes or throttle is heard but not located and fixed; told to come back and leave the car if it gets worse. |
| 26000 mi US $100 |
dealer test drove the car ~10 miles could not replicate |
| 26000 mi | Dealer replaced front struts, front emblem, glove box button was pealing, replaced coolant tank with larger one (recall) |
| 19000 mi | Puddle of pink fluid on garage floor several days after scheduled maint. No fluids low, shop found no leaks. |
| 71000 mi | The transmission linkage for the wiper system broke. Part ordered from Saab and installed by owner for $112. |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 90000 mi US $550 |
80k maintenance, tire rotation, windshield washer nozzle replacement |
| 10000 mi | coolant expansion bottle leaked when engine heats up replaced by dealer |
| 2000 mi | Light sensing "ball" on the middle of the top of the dash had glue all over it |
| 14000 mi | Manual Shift knob fell off. Peeling rubber from glovebox release button. |
| 60000 mi US $20 |
Hood mounted washer sprayers stopped working. They had come apart under the hood. |
| 11000 mi | Surge cap replaced replace gearshifter knob - comes off |
| 12000 mi | Installed bushing on gear shifter assembly Surge tank leaking - tank replaced |
| 53000 mi | Window regulator rollers replaced - right front window |
| 90700 mi | rubber cover of key has failed |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 48020 mi C $50 |
Window washer hose came off fitting |
| 115800 mi US $55 |
Windshield washer fluid was leaking out through one of the hood jets. Was replaced, resolved issue. |
| 135000 mi US $396 |
The blower motor for the heat/ac I had applied grease to stop squealing two months ago. It returned in October, so had the motor replaced before it failed and left me without heat or ac. |
| 160000 mi US $60 |
Washer jets leaking on hood - removed and replaced with a new set of washer jets. |
| 10000 mi | defective rear seat belts. new belts had to be ordered. took 4 hours to replace seat belts. Initial dealer response was they could not find the problem. That caused another trip. |
| 83000 mi US $90 |
Drivers side windshield squirter clogged, replaced. |
| 95000 mi US $299 |
Windshield wiper linkage broken. Linkage replaced with new assembly. |
| 92000 mi US $90 |
Windshield wiper motor failure |
| 96000 mi US $40 |
Wiper transmission. |
| 107800 mi US $160 |
Windshield wiper transmission. Replaced |
| 130000 mi US $300 |
Replace two more failing door lock mechanisms. Parts getting hard to find new. |
| 9000 mi | rear seat belts lock up spuriously. Replacements ordered, installed a month later rear seat belts lock up spuriously. Replacements ordered, installed a month later |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 15000 mi | Rear seatback latches hard. |
2006 Saab 9-3 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 4000 mi | coolant leak |
2006 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 33000 mi | Broken trunk liner clip. |
| 36000 mi | Lt Rear seatbelt would not retract. |
| 140000 mi US $5 |
Passenger side mirror glass came loose from its backing. Was noticed before glass completely detached, so was able to remedy prior to glass falling and breaking on its own. Glass was completely removed, backing cleaned, and re-adhered using RTV silicon adhesive. |
2006 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 24000 mi | Rubber covering over key/remote deteriorated. Dealer replaced the key/remote. |
2006 Saab 9-3 2-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 60000 mi US $150 |
Seat belt not retracting. Cleaned housing |
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