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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (14%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (86%)

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Chart based on 7 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

300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

51000 mi Leaking pump seal 
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 

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2008 Saab 9-7X 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD

110000 mi

US $50
Transfer Case Encoder Motor 
47000 mi repair to rear differintial. No charge. 
56500 mi Rear differential going bad. Jerking when in a turn. 
69000 mi

US $50
Front differential rebuild 

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2008 Saab 9-7X Transmission Problems

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