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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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- 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 196 repairs.
Saab 9-2X electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 13000 mi | Particularly in very cold weather when driven first time in the morning, after sitting in cold all night, radio made loud screeching "feedback" noise for about 2 minutes, then would right itself, except for slight background hum. Charger broken. |
| 85840 mi C $40 |
Replaced both low beam bulbs. The Daylight Running Lights use the low beams at 50 % load which shortens the life of the bulb. |
| 100880 mi C $100 |
Had to rewire dome light because LED dome light shorted out and melted the dome light switch |
| 104400 mi C $150 |
A/C compressor worn out. Will replace in spring 2016. |
| 112420 mi C $500 |
Replace A/C Compressor and recharged system |
| 42160 mi C $100 |
Needed a refrigerant recharge |
| 217000 mi US $10 |
H1 bulb |
2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 119000 mi US $78 |
Replace both front low beam HID headlghts. |
| 178000 mi US $7 |
2 Brake lights |
| 82000 mi US $40 |
Replaced 12V outlet socket. |
| 83000 mi US $125 |
CD changer jammed. Speakers make random booming noise, caused by CD player. Disassembled audio system but unable to fix. Replaced archaic double DIN audio system with Pioneer single DIN head unit and storage pocket. |
| 56000 mi US $2500 |
Electrical - fuse replaced; but not sourced. |
| 88700 mi US $550 |
a/c O-ring leaking + recharge |
| 109000 mi | Passenger headlight low beam. DRL significantly dimmed Engine flooded after moving vehicle short distance. Replaced spark plugs since I needed to remove the old ones to air engine out. Also replaced battery. |
| 44600 mi US $110 |
A/C idler pulley was making a chirping noise. Shop replaced the pulley. |
| 72000 mi US $22 |
AC tensioner pulley bearing went bad so I replaced it. |
2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 90800 mi US $25 |
replaced HID bulbs (one side had quit). big improvement in light output! |
| 129000 mi US $120 |
Headlight started collecting moisture, which dripped down inside of HID headlight ballast. Ballast had to be removed and replaced, which required removal of front bumper and headlight assembly. Self-repair. |
| 87820 mi C $100 |
AC tensioner pulley seized and came apart. Replace pulley and belt. |
2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 113000 mi US $6 |
Replaced passenger-side headlight bulb |
| 214000 mi US $150 |
Replaced cabin fan motor due to failure. |
2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 82300 mi US $20 |
AC stopped blowing cold. When to a local auto parts store for a recharge bottle (already had the gauge), spent 15 minutes and now it's blowing cold again. We'll see if the leak stopper helps. |
| 135000 mi US $400 |
Evaporator hose needs replacement. |
| 127000 mi US $12 |
The A/C Power knob broke. |
| 159000 mi US $310 |
A hose had a leak and needed replacement. Part was $150. Repair $70. and $90 to recharge the unit. |
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