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2009 Saab 9-3 repairs by problem area
Engine (39%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)
Other (9%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 56 repairs.
2009 Saab 9-3 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (18%)
$1000 - $2499 (27%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 82000 mi US $100 |
right front xenon bulb assembly, only high beam was working. Purchased two bulbs only (no ballast) and found video on youtube for removing bulbs from both headlights, put in new bulbs, worked beautifully. |
2009 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 15180 mi $1700 |
A/C compressor did not start. Low on coolant medium, refilled 365 g. |
| 17980 mi $4232 |
AC compressor disd not start due to low coolant medium/leak. Replaced 3 gaskets/o-rings and refilled medium and oil. |
| 19430 mi $18000 |
A/C system still leaking, replaced two valves and recharged. OEM P/N 3041827 and 13122149 |
2009 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 66600 mi US $1000 |
Any disconnection in power to instrument cluster caused tachometer needle to reset to readings other than zero. Was finally reading 3500 rpm with the engine stopped. Speedometer was also inaccurate, reading ~10mph too low. |
2009 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 11598 mi | Repaired poor wiring in failed right rear tail light. |
| 37000 mi US $20 |
Burned out harness connecting the passenger side headlight. Direct connection made by the mechanic. |
| 116000 mi | Burned out headlight |
| 51000 mi US $300 |
Airbag sensor and seat belt sensor stopped working. Mechanic unable to fix it. |
2009 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 37000 mi US $100 |
Error message regarding ignition on information center. Diagnosed as faulty body module which was reset. Worked for a while but messages returned since. |
| 55000 mi US $2000 |
Drivers side window motor replaced. |
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