| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 56 repairs.
2009 Saab 9-3 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (9%)
$1000 - $2499 (23%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (27%)
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.
2009 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 76000 mi US $3400 |
car running rough, smoke billowing from under hood. Two different problems, coolant tank hose had burst, also, coil had failed, but replacing one coil only made another coil go, had to replace them all before car ran normally. |
2009 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 22940 mi | coil pack replacement, had check engine light and misfires |
| 40300 mi C $350 |
P0306 Cylinder 6 misfire, rough idle replace coil pack on cyl. 6 again...due to rough idle and misfire causing check engine light. Previously replaced with same crap Delco part at dealer. Used Bosch part, seems to hsve solved issue. replace coil pack on cyl. 6 again...due to rough idle and misfire causing check engine light. Previously replaced with same crap Delco part at dealer. Used Bosch part, seems to hsve solved issue. |
| 47120 mi C $100 |
Still trying to track down the misfire. |
| 50840 mi C $600 |
Hesitation & misfires at WOT, coil pack faulty on cylinder 5. Replaced all 3 rear packs while it was apart. |
| 55180 mi | Another Bad coil pack on cyl. 6, closest to the turbo. The turbo heat cooks this coil every 6 months. |
| 57660 mi | Oil seepage from cold side of turbo charger, repeated check engine light for P0089, suction control valve stuck. |
2009 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 43000 mi | Exhaust rattle from catalytic converter |
| 53000 mi | Needed all 8 intake valves replaced due to defective valves |
| 76000 mi US $300 |
Replaced all 4 coils |
2009 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 71000 mi US $1200 |
CEL indicated issue with fuel system. Diagnosed as an impending failure in the fuel pump, which was replaced. |
2009 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 55500 mi US $2100 |
4 of the valves were bent, not sure exhaust or intake, needed to put in new valves and have everything machined for fit and tolerances |
2009 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 106000 mi US $1200 |
Timing chain guide broke and got into the sump damaging the crank reluctor ring. |
2009 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 41540 mi C $2000 |
Fuel pump failure |
| 52240 mi C $1100 |
Date: 04/04/2013 To: All Saab Service Bulletin Nbr: TA248-1108 Date: March 2011 |
2009 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 33000 mi US $150 |
Oil leak |
| 116000 mi US $20 |
Reattached loose vacuum hose |
2009 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 25900 mi US $3000 |
Burned valve....While GM owned Saab they eliminated 6 year, 100,000 mile drivetrain warranty on 2009 cars and newer....called and they refused coverage even though very low miles. I've had other "issues" with GM and will not buy their cars. |
| 35100 mi US $300 |
One of the spark plugs was bad and was replaced with new one. |
2009 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 42000 mi US $600 |
ignition switch replacement |
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