2008 Saab 9-7X Saab 9-7X 2008

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2008 Saab 9-7X repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (29%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (38%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (4%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2008 Saab 9-7X repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (41%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

390-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

Saab 9-7X in New York, United States
Jul 2013 - Jan 2022
Jun 2014

100000 mi

US $163
Wheel bearing went bad. Common issue on these suvs 
Oct 2015

116700 mi

US $130
Worn out/old driver side wheel bearing. 
Jul 2016

131000 mi

US $150
Master cylinder replacement 
Jun 2017

151000 mi

US $200
Replaced radiator, hoses and temp sensor. 

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2008 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

Saab 9-7X in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2016 - Jul 2018
Jan 2017

138000 mi
Wheel bearings replaced on left front wheel 
Apr 2017

140000 mi

US $400
A/C was recharged 
Dec 2017

145000 mi

US $740
Right front wheel bearings replaced. Left front ball joint replaced. Noticed vibration when driving at high speed. 
Saab 9-7X in Illinois, United States
Apr 2013 - Nov 2017
Jun 2013

68000 mi

US $280
replaced front wheelhub assembly, took 3 hours. Used timkin bearings, have not had any issues since then. 
Oct 2014

81300 mi

US $85
Just a tune-up, started to notice a very slight miss when under a load and accelerating, tune up with Bosch wires, and Bosch iridium plugs, runs like a champ now. 
Dec 2014

83000 mi

US $1400
Transmission started to shutter @40mph, put in anti veneer chemical, only worked for 100 miles, shutter is back, will need torque converter to fix issue. Torque converter was falling apart in trans pan, had full trans rebuild with shift kit installed and HD Torque converter from 1/2 ton Silverado HD 
Sep 2015

95000 mi

US $100
Steering had shimmy, started to wonder, replaced outer tie rod ends due to wear, had vehicle aligned 
Nov 2015

96400 mi

US $65
Obd was reading lean on bank one, random engine misfire. Replaced spark plugs at suggestion of mechanic, fixed misfire.  needs o2 sensor replaced to fix check engine light. Will replace later. 
Jun 2016

102000 mi
O2 sensor replaced? 
Saab 9-7X in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2013 - Jun 2017
Jan 2014

77300 mi
Leaking pump seal 
Aug 2014

58300 mi

US $900
Cylinder # 1 lifter collapsed 
Jun 2016

92000 mi
Replaced front sway bar end links 

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2008 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD

Saab 9-7X in Virginia, United States
Jul 2017 - Jun 2018
Dec 2017

110000 mi

US $50
Transfer Case Encoder Motor 
Feb 2018

112000 mi

US $105
wheel hub replaced - fixed abs from flaking out. 
May 2018

113000 mi

US $120
Replaced rusty power steering lines. This was a DYI which kept costs down. I've heard this can cost $600+ 
Saab 9-7X in Florida, United States
Mar 2011 - Feb 2012
Mar 2011

47000 mi
repair to rear differintial. No charge. 
Jul 2011

56500 mi
Rear differential going bad. Jerking when in a turn. 
Nov 2011

69000 mi

US $50
Front differential rebuild 

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