| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
2006 Saab 9-7X repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 52 repairs.
2006 Saab 9-7X engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (21%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (29%)
$100 - $499 (43%)
< $100 (7%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Saab 9-7X
Engine not specified
| 73000 mi US $863 |
problem intermittent. Max speed 51MPH. OBC detected poor control registration from Trans to ECU. Chip changed. Removed old belts and sensors, particular fuel control side. |
2006 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 157000 mi US $640 |
Computer Glitch, vehicle would not start had to be towed to shop, had power but would not turn over, all programming and computer functions were checked, lost satellite communications and had to be re-programmed, actual problem never found |
| 155500 mi US $270 |
No oil pressure showing on gauge plus alert on dash. Diagnostics, replaced oil pressure sending unit. |
| 165000 mi US $3300 |
Engine knocking, brought in for repairs, needed new engine (complete) due to oil pump problem. |
| 79300 mi | Oil sensor |
| 81000 mi US $130 |
Oil Pressure sensor replaced. Replaced sensor and reset TPTC(?). |
| 85000 mi US $930 |
Throttle system went bad had to replace, throttle pedal, throttle body, gasket, laser, release. |
| 95000 mi US $287 |
CEL. Tighten gas cap dashboard message accompanied by CEL. The purge valve solenoid failed. |
| 97000 mi US $170 |
CEL still on. Replaced fuel pump. Faulty fuel pump installed during sensor recall visit. |
| 150000 mi US $10000 |
Oil sensor switch failure. No report of low oil pressure but oil change was ~10k miles overdue. Resulted in spun rod bearing that required replacement of entire engine. Replace engine, all belts, water pump, spark plugs, plug wires |
| 114000 mi US $485 |
Decreased performance, check engine light. Throttle body replaced. |
| 140000 mi US $521 |
Fan clutch went out. |
| 35000 mi US $102 |
Transmission started not shifting smoothly. Kind of made a cluck into 3rd and 4th gear. Felt like the engine was missing under a load. Going up hill. Not sure if the engine was missing or the transmission was having a problem. |
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