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Saab 9-2X repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (2%)

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Saab 9-2X brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (38%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (13%)

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2006 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD

74400 mi

C $150
The lower retaining pin had sheared on the front left (passenger) brake caliper. Both pins were repaired and the driver's side was checked which was fine. 

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2006 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon

173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD

113460 mi

C $500
Front brakes and rotors. 

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2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD

115000 mi

US $500
Rear brake squealing. All rotors and pads replaced, brake lines bled and refilled. Noted one caliper was on the verge of damage, and both rear calipers were out of plane with the rotors. Caliper not replaced. System now functions wonderfully. 
158697 mi

US $35
Replace rear rotors 
93000 mi

US $375
Front brakes shuddering at 50+MPH. Replaced front brake rotors and pads with Brembo OEM spec. 
95000 mi

US $125
Brakes screeching. Rear rotors were too worn. Replaced rear brake rotors and pads with Brembo OEM spec. 
117000 mi

US $200
Caliper slide bolts froze. Uneven braking. Changed pads rotors and caliper brackets 
196000 mi

US $500
Replaced hard brake lines through chassis. 

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Saab 9-2X Brake Problems

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