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2008 Saab 9-3 repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (12%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 249 repairs.
2008 Saab 9-3 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (48%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 32900 mi US $125 |
Right front tire pressure slowly decreasing. Problem found to be a corroded TPMS sensor. Purchased sensor from former SAAB dealer and NTB installed. |
| 44700 mi US $15 |
windshield washer nozzle broken |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 50300 mi US $250 |
Windshield washer nozzle and headlight washer nozzle needed replacement. |
| 75000 mi US $182 |
Three of four windshield washer nozzles broken. Replaced 2nd time for this car. Too hot under hood. |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 19220 mi C $30 |
Wind shield nozzles leaked, replaced all three with new ones. |
| 27900 mi C $1000 |
Low fuel pressure happened on random basis. Dealer ordered and replaced fuel pump. Problem solved. |
| 47120 mi C $40 |
wiper arm linkage broke after a big snow. Bought part and replaced it myself. |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 91140 mi | Winshield washer leak.Replaced tubes and nozzles. |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 18000 mi | Rear right window moved up and down slowly - parts were cleaned and window now operates like normal |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 23560 mi | Windshield water sprayers replaced. |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 65000 mi US $150 |
Rear door handle didn't open door, no new parts, repaired. 2 out of 3 windshield washer nozzles stopped working, new nozzle required, fixed. |
| 71300 mi US $930 |
Replaced all windshield washer nozzles. |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 49000 mi US $600 |
Needed a steering wheel lock mechanism that is related to the ignition. Also did forty thousand mile check. |
| 62000 mi US $80 |
Winshield washer nozzle needed replacement |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 82460 mi C $10 |
The window regulator on the right rear door failed due to the cable coming off the sheave and becoming entangled/kinked. I re-strung the regulator with 1/16" stainless steel cable. |
| 29000 mi US $400 |
Motor and belt for rear window driver side died and window would not come up. Replaced entire mechanism. |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 180hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 63640 mi A $10 |
Driver's side window needed calibration |
2008 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 66000 mi US $385 |
One windshield and one headlight washer failed after recent freezing weather. I think there was something wrong with the windshield, it just started cracking. Running the defroster a lot didn’t help. |
| 106000 mi US $700 |
Driver side window rolled up then rolled down halfway. Control module was re-flashed and fixed the problem. |
| 92000 mi US $180 |
The connections to two of the three windshield fluid jets were cracked and all three were replaced. |
2008 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 49800 mi | Dealer car wash caused detachment of the right side park turn lamp from the metal fender, wiring was still attached. New lamp installed in ten minutes. |
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