2007 Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 2007

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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 (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (6%)

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2007 Saab 9-3 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (27%)

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2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

53000 mi

US $440
Brake vacuum pump leaking, seals integrated, so pump was replaced 

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2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

130200 mi

C $100
New brake pads all around 

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2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

30500 mi Stability Control Failure Message- Replaced CIM Tech noticed Electric Vacuum Pump In-op- Replaced 
12000 mi Brake pedal was very soft and sank to floor on hard stops, resulting in excessive stopping distances. According to work order the main hydraulic brake unit was replaced.  
90800 mi

US $600
Brake pedal had excessive travel and felt soft. Mechanic replaced front pads and rotors and greased all pistons in calipers to remedy a sticking rear caliper. 

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2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

107000 mi

US $565
Remove and replace rear brake pads. Brake fluid flushed. 
58280 mi

C $225
Rear brake caliper stuck. Changed both sides rear pads and rotor. Also changed the driver side caliper. 

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2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

59000 mi

US $1800
Error in traction control computer, need to replace cim module, the main module of the car. 

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2007 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD

36000 mi Traction control sensor acted up, replaced. 

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2007 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

103000 mi

US $1597
Replaced leaky brake vacuum pump 
124694 mi

US $800
Replace rear brake rotors and pads 

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2007 Saab 9-3 Brake Problems

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