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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%)
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Chart based on 249 repairs.
2008 Saab 9-3 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (31%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 29 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 manual AWD
| 27000 mi | Power steering fluid leaking from steering rack and hitting exhaust manifold causing smell. Rack to be replaced under warranty. Part on order. |
| 27500 mi | Steering rack replaced, four-wheel alignment performed. Warranty repair. |
| 84000 mi US $800 |
Replaced self-leveling shock absorber |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 45260 mi C $156 |
Front sway bar links were making noise. Parts replaced and fixed. |
| 140740 mi C $1000 |
Sway bar links and strut mounts and bearings replaced due to wear. |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 251000 mi US $600 |
Front control arms, sway bar bushings, wheel bearings. Rear control arms, sway bar bushings and wheel bearings Rear brakes |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 124620 mi C $1200 |
Front suspension: Broken front springs-replaced, top plates jammed-replaced, lower suspension arm, bad joints-replaced. tie-rod end worn-replaced. |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 135160 mi C $200 |
Link kit replacement, passenger side. |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 43400 mi | Abnormal sound coming from the rear. Mechanic diagnosed a broken rear shock (passenger side). Said it needs to be replaced , + other rear shock needed to be changed as well. |
| 71300 mi C $800 |
Rear shock was leaking, replaced shocks and springs |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 25200 mi C $780 |
Power steering pump shot; XWD-specific parts needed to be ordered in from Sweden and installed. |
| 34700 mi | Power steering fluid level low. |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 86000 mi US $400 |
Front Springs broke, needed to be replaced. |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 55680 mi C $650 |
struts front clunking on bumps. nothing short of annoying but did not effect driveability. |
| 58280 mi C $20 |
Power steering was not working. Flushed system. No issues |
| 61680 mi C $50 |
Sway bar end links and Strut assembly ordered sway bar end links and strut assembly replaced. update: end links failed 5000km after. |
| 101000 mi US $1400 |
Struts, springs and tie rod ends |
| 102300 mi C $50 |
Left rear upper shock absorber mount cracked. The part was replaced with a new one. |
| 107260 mi C $130 |
Replace both front springs. They had broken about 4" along from the bottom end. |
| 133920 mi C $1110 |
Leaking front right shock strut. Broken rear springs. |
| 140120 mi C $200 |
One week after finishing the clutch replacement the right front wheel bearing became noisy. I replaced it myself. |
| 94000 mi US $650 |
Both front coil springs replaced as they had broken. |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 124000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced both stabilizer bar links (were making squeeks/groans during turning) - recommend getting the greasable ones from Moog so you can add grease periodically and never have to replace again. Replaced struts - Recommend Bilstein HD, Koni, KYB, maybe Monroe, but not probably not Sachs OEM. |
| 117000 mi US $1300 |
Front struts & springs replaced along with rear shocks & springs. One original front spring was found to be broken during strut replacement. |
| 134000 mi US $400 |
Front wheel was missing a lug. Shop determined threads inside bearing had rusted away. Bearing replaced to resolve problem. Repair was successful. |
| 60000 mi US $195 |
Power steering pump is driven directly off of the camshaft. The seal in the pump failed allowing engine oil to pump into the rower steering pump reservoir and overflow. The pump was replaced with a remaufactured unit. |
2008 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 79360 mi | Front link kit and rear bushings |
2008 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 21300 mi US $100 |
Lose suspension bolt and oil change |
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