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Expensive Saab 9-2X repairs by problem area
Engine (52%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (29%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (14%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (5%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
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Chart based on 21 repairs.
Saab 9-2X repair cost distribution
$2500+ (53%)
$1000 - $2499 (47%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 15 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
turbocharged 230hp 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 105000 mi US $1000 |
Head gasket leaking |
| 76000 mi US $1900 |
Replaced clutch and flywheel, abnormal wear due to teaching a friend how to drive manual transmission |
| 79000 mi US $2000 |
Power steering pump and rack. Used new subaru parts |
2006 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 51700 mi US $1500 |
Imput shaft seal on the transmission gave out. Case had to be taken apart to if it. Ended up putting in a used 5MT at half the cost of fixing the seal. |
| 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. |
| 74900 mi C $494 |
Check Engine code PO420 came on. Had to replace front oxygen sensor which needed extra time to extract old part. |
| 81840 mi C $230 |
The power steering pump assembly broke several bolts and the misalignment destroyed both belts. New bolts, and new belts for the steering and alternator were replaced and the fluid topped up. |
| 82460 mi C $240 |
Replaced both oil pressure sensors on both heads of the engine |
| 97340 mi C $690 |
Idler pulley broke and had to be replaced. |
| 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 $230 |
Replace A/C Compressor and recharged system Replaced rusted exhaust pipe and hangers. Mechanic didn't have enough time to also do this on the previous trip. |
| 113960 mi C $1000 |
The car needed a rear strut new front driver's side half axle |
| 42160 mi C $100 |
Needed a refrigerant recharge |
2006 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
173-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 75620 mi C $150 |
noisy power steering, had o-ring in power steering pump and a hose replaced |
| 77500 mi C $160 |
power steering noise when car was cold, belt was rubbing on a bolt, had belt and bolt replaced |
| 98580 mi C $2900 |
Cylinder head needed to be replaced due to a crack and cylinder timing issues, had timing belt and head gasket also replaced. |
2005 Saab 9-2X
Engine not specified
| US $4500 | spun rod bearing issue. entire engine had to be rebuilt, heads machined. known problem with EJ20 engines in WRX and 92x Aero. My issue was NOT due to oil starvation or racing though. |
2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 80000 mi US $330 |
REMOVE & REPLACE RIGHT FRONT AXLE REMOVE & REPLACE OIL COOLER O-RING |
| 105000 mi US $2650 |
Replace radiator hoses. Mechanic thought they seemed to be getting brittle, crinkling when squeezed. |
| 109000 mi US $530 |
Radiator started leaking. Needed to be replaced. |
| 105000 mi US $400 |
Timing belt kit. Water pump was starting to weep. 3 of the idlers were less than healthy. Tensioner pulley replaced on AC. (failing) Lots of lines (oil and cooling lines replaced) all near failure. Oil consumption noticed. (likely turbo) |
| 120000 mi US $600 |
- Vale cover Gaskets (Both sides leaking on top breather) - Replaced all four struts and associated hardware (two were toast) and all end links - All of these could have run longer. -Replaced front axles both sides were leaking but not popping.rn |
| 124000 mi US $3500 |
Expected spun rod bearing. (car was full of oil) Car sold rather than repaired. Full repair cost including engine rebuild and clutch 3500-4000. |
| 56000 mi US $2500 |
Electrical - fuse replaced; but not sourced. |
| 108000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced 5 speed transmission with an used system purchased for $1200 |
| 114000 mi US $275 |
Engine died at idle. Check Engine light came on. Diagnosis was to replace intake manifold. Repair involved relaxing lots of hoses that were brittle. Total estimate was almost $2,000. Decided to just live with it for now. |
| 65000 mi US $1200 |
Broken CV Joint Replaced CV Axle. Leaking Strut - Replaced all 4 struts. |
| 67000 mi US $5000 |
Rod bearings failed, requiring rebuilt engine. |
| 50000 mi US $1300 |
Two fuel lines under the passenger side intake manifold were leaking fuel during cold weather. I replaced the fuel lines, intake hoses, and manifold gaskets. Known problem with 2002-2007 Subaru Impreza and Saab 92x. |
| 58000 mi US $300 |
I replaced the suction o ring for the power steering pump The plastic end tank on radiator ruptured. I replaced the radiator |
| 64000 mi US $400 |
another torn inner cv joint boot |
| 83200 mi US $200 |
Replaced rear wheel bearings |
| 117000 mi US $200 |
Caliper slide bolts froze. Uneven braking. Changed pads rotors and caliper brackets |
| 142500 mi US $500 |
Exhaust rusted out. Replaced |
| 144000 mi US $600 |
power steering lines rusted away |
| 152300 mi US $1500 |
Head gasket on passenger side went. Caused the cam to lock up and bend the valves. Heads rebuilt. |
| 196000 mi US $500 |
Replaced hard brake lines through chassis. |
2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 108000 mi US $3500 |
Timing belt pulley failure caused valve train damage. This maintenance was due at 100k miles, and was due. Repair amount is an estimate for a new motor. We have not decided if we will repair or not at this point. |
2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 93500 mi C $3400 |
head gaskets replaced and heads milled new timing belt new spark plug wires flushed and installed new fluid |
| 105900 mi C $2300 |
Replaced transmission with a used one |
| 110980 mi C $140 |
Replaced idler pulley on serpentine belt |
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