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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%)
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Chart based on 306 repairs.
2007 Saab 9-3 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (29%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 42 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
Engine not specified
| 81000 mi US $1700 |
driver and passenger side springs broke |
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 72000 mi US $620 |
Replaced strut end bearings (making noise as spring wound-up & unwound). Also replaced front brake pads (wear item) |
| 163000 mi US $900 |
replaced steering pump due to leak. also had cracked coolant tank |
| 50500 mi C $500 |
Broken FR coil spring, not covered under the 2003-06 rust belt extended coil spring warranty on the 9-3 because mine is an '07. |
| 76260 mi C $1 |
Front sway bar links needed replacement |
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 127720 mi C $100 |
Replaced front struts and swaybar linkages. Was overdue - brought handling back to like new. |
| 30000 mi | Excess play on front anti-roll bar link arm. |
| 81220 mi C $150 |
Spring |
| 93180 mi C $150 |
Spring (second one) |
| 127720 mi C $120 |
stabilizer bar upper strut mount rear spring |
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 150hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 96100 mi | Water was being directed directly into the power steering system from rain runoff. This caused the lubricant to disappear from the power steering system on the knuckle that operates it. Required lubricating again as power steering failed several times. Has been fine since. |
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 64000 mi US $150 |
small leak from power steering line. replaced fitting |
| 41000 mi US $454 |
clunk in rear of car. replaced part of the rear suspension. |
| 139100 mi US $1500 |
Replaced leaking / worn out (aftermarket) Koni Sport Shocks |
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 48000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced front coil springs, one was broken, one failing |
| 119060 mi C $600 |
Sway bar links loose, replaced with oem |
| 132680 mi C $1500 |
Camber bolts had rusted and rotted. New bolts were ordered and installed before alignment |
| 146940 mi C $600 |
Front springs |
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 50200 mi C $200 |
The intermediate steering shaft was seized. After adding some lube, it was working good, but the problem came back quickly. The mechanic changed the part. It's fixed. Steering was Noisy when turning at low speed. |
| 105380 mi C $1200 |
Cracked strut mount. |
| 108500 mi | Needs strut mounts & coil spring. The coil spring had completely broke. Did not repair. The car will be headed for salvage. |
| 41540 mi C $660 |
Front suspension coils broken and replaced. |
| 50220 mi | Replacement |
| 73800 mi US $260 |
replaced rear shocks |
| 99700 mi US $1100 |
Replace front links, struts, springs (1 spring broken). |
| 130000 mi US $1400 |
2 front sway bar links |
| 18000 mi | Front anti-sway bar was making a clunking sound. |
| 100800 mi US $500 |
noisy bearing |
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 114000 mi US $100 |
The o-ring in the power steering pump was shot. Engine oil and steering oil was mixing in the steering oil reservoir. |
| 98000 mi US $400 |
Some kind of leak of oil into the power steering pump, had to change a gasket |
| 27000 mi | Replaced sway bar ends |
| 88000 mi | Repaired left front wheel bearing, for the second time, at 87k. First time it failed at 40k. Right bearing is still fine at 88k. |
| 98000 mi US $140 |
Loose sway bar link. One ball joint was loose and making noise. Sway bar link was replaced as it is not servicible |
| 50000 mi C $2000 |
Aside from brakes and drums the front Coil springs where replace because of corrosion, all original SAAB parts |
| 26000 mi US $1100 |
Right front spring assempbly broke, causing the spring to run the inside of the right front tire. Car was not operable. Had to be towed to dealer. Per dealer this is a known problem. |
| 33000 mi | Power steering hose has corroded, causing a small leak. |
| 53000 mi US $220 |
Front sway bar link went bad, causing clunking sound. Both front links were replaced. |
2007 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 44300 mi | Steering lock malfunction. Part replaced. |
2007 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 103000 mi US $1597 |
Replaced noisy drivers side front wheel bearing Replaced leaky power steering pump |
| 116395 mi US $1547 |
Replaced front sway bar links Replace front struts and springs. One spring broken. |
| 42000 mi US $1900 |
replaced leaking power steering pump. |
| 31000 mi | Clunking sound in front right suspension when you hit a bump. Dealer replaced roll bar due to wear. Still clunking sound in certain situations. |
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