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2007 Saab 9-3 repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (6%)
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 306 repairs.
2007 Saab 9-3 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (12%)
< $100 (76%)
Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 6000 mi | Rattle in rear interior of vehicle - cargo area. Rattle/vibration in drivers door panel - caused by audio system low frequency sounds. Rattle in rear interior of vehicle - from cargo area. Rattle/vibration in drivers door panel - caused by audio system low frequency (bass) sounds. |
| 41000 mi | Drivers seat had a creak noise in lower seat cushion/frame area. |
| 41000 mi | Seat creak from lower seat frame. Dealer tightened seat pivot bolt, but noise still there. Seatbelt pivot squeaking. Attempted to lube, but noise is still there so a new seatbelt needed to be ordered. |
| 42200 mi | FINALLY got creaking seat belt replaced after continually trying to lube something that needed to be replaced. Third time would have been a charm, however they forgot to put this part on while fixing the seat and had to go back 4th time! Creaking seat was finally fixed (third visit). Dealer refused to replace seat, but took out and lubed "something." Seems ok, but have totally lost faith in dealers ability to fix anything right the first time. They are horrible. |
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 15000 mi US $330 |
Went in for 2nd year annual service (warranty service). Mechanics discovered broken fender liners that needed to be replaced (I paid). I requested new wiper blades as the old ones were worn out (I also paid). |
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 8000 mi | Loose piece in the passenger door after door panel replacement. |
| 51460 mi C $80 |
Seat belt recliner |
| 24800 mi | Interior sunroof trim made of hard plastic and attached to metal rail in roof,resulting in slight creaking noise due to movement as car body flexed going over bumps. The button to open glove box was pealing. |
| 26000 mi | Rattles & creaking in centre console & driver's door cured. Others in dash & roof liner advised incurable. |
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 41000 mi US $454 |
tighten a loose door jam or such in the drivers A pillar. replaced rear vents (wouldn't stay up) and a trim piece around a door lock. |
| 33000 mi | Replace exterior windshield trim fron and back. |
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 129120 mi C $10 |
License plate body piece came loose. |
| 10000 mi | rattles from dashboard |
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 57660 mi C $500 |
Upholstery: The driver seat leather cracked on the side. This is apparently related to the seat heater. I bought a new one and installed it. |
| 18000 mi | Fixed broken shifter knob and door panel that came loose. |
| 101000 mi US $120 |
Replaced rear center headliner clip |
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 41900 mi | The driver's power seat control mounting was broken and the control panel was hanging off. The panel was replaced. |
| 19000 mi | The seat cover came lose form the seat frame. |
| 24000 mi | Seat bottom came unsecured from seat frame |
| 122000 mi | Had a water leak somewhere on the passenger side of the car. |
| 34720 mi | Driver seat tear (bottom) which was repaired under Warranty. |
| 27800 mi | Gaskets around driver's door were replaced to eliminate a persistent water leak into the footwell. |
2007 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 110200 mi US $650 |
Convertible top hydraulic hoses cracked, spraying hydraulic oil on the passenger seat and preventing the top from moving. Required replacement of both full lines. About 6 hours of work + 2 used lines. |
2007 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 44000 mi | Floormat catch hook replaced. |
2007 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 44700 mi US $1300 |
Replace two hydraulic cylinders and sensor in convertible top mechanism. |
| 31000 mi | Back driver window squeaks when putting windows down after putting top down. Happens about every 10 times of putting the top down. Dealer could not replicate so did nothing. Happened later in the day after picking up the car. |
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