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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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Chart based on 196 repairs.
Saab 9-2X suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (44%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 36 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
| 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
| 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. |
| 113960 mi C $1000 |
The car needed a rear strut |
| 97000 mi US $450 |
Car had squealing from power steering pump. Indy shop replaced the aux. belt, but determined the power steering pump was bad. They ordered parts and gave me the car back until they were received. I paid fo rhte part in advance. Power steering pump was still whining a little. The part had already been ordered, so once it was received I returned to the shop to have it installed. |
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 |
2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 180700 mi US $150 |
Replaced leaking power steering pump. |
| 144000 mi US $600 |
power steering lines rusted away |
| 95000 mi US $165 |
Multi-point inspection at Dealership. Diagnosed grinding noise from right rear wheel. |
| 118545 mi US $560 |
Power steering pump leak. No OEM part available. 2 year warranty aftermarket part. |
| 100800 mi US $40 |
Metal component of power steering corroded through causing a pinhole on the return line of the power steering system. (Caused temporary total loss of power steering because it was not noticed before a long trip --> Fluid added made it home.) |
| 120000 mi US $600 |
- Replaced all four struts and associated hardware (two were toast) and all end links - All of these could have run longer. |
| 147000 mi US $2 |
Power steering pump was making a loud whining noise, particularly when cold and only working intermittently. The problem turned out to be the o-ring at the return line that required replacement along with additional power steering fluid. |
| 142000 mi US $30 |
Replaced stabilizer brushings. Did not eliminate rattle. Attempting Strut mount next. |
| 107000 mi US $170 |
Ball joint |
| 58000 mi US $300 |
I replaced the suction o ring for the power steering pump |
| 69000 mi US $22 |
I replaced the right front tie rod end, which had developed some play and wasnt holding alighment |
| 77600 mi US $56 |
sway bar end links were worn out so I replaced them |
| 78200 mi US $75 |
lower control arm bushing failed, all lubrication drained from bushing, arm then flopped within bracket |
| 83200 mi US $200 |
Replaced rear wheel bearings |
| 65000 mi US $1200 |
Leaking Strut - Replaced all 4 struts. |
2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 227hp 2.0L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 92000 mi US $400 |
Had to replace front lower ball joints. |
| 90800 mi US $25 |
intermittent slight loss of powersteering boost. pump appears to be bypassing a small amount of fluid. no external leaks. |
| 105000 mi US $35 |
power steering pump intermittently bypassing fluid, which sporadically caused brief loss of power steering assistance. Flushed PS fluid added seal conditioners and a fluid filter. Problem seems fixed. |
| 135900 mi US $160 |
Power steering pump |
| 100000 mi US $450 |
Leak in the power steering system, eventually had to have pretty much the entire thing replaced. |
| 118000 mi US $450 |
Steering developed a shuttering feeling. Mechanic found that power steering pump was leaking internally, recommended replacing pump and bleeding power steering fluid. |
| 128000 mi US $700 |
Car needed replacement front struts. Struts on car may have been original. We were getting clunking over bumps and some noise when cranking wheel (upper strut mounts worn). |
| 140000 mi US $650 |
Right control arm rusted through and snapped while backing out of parking space. Also caused right sway bar link to break. Shop replaced both the control arm and end link. |
| 140000 mi US $420 |
Replaced driver side front control arm due to excessive rust (a common issue with these). Both front control arms have now been replaced. |
| 141000 mi | Clunking from front left. Left front control arm defective—replaced under part/shop warranty. |
| 76960 mi C $400 |
Power steering leaking. Installed New pump |
2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 5-speed manual AWD
| 72700 mi | Power steering leak |
2005 Saab 9-2X 4dr Wagon
165-horsepower 2.5L H4 4-speed automatic AWD
| 67000 mi US $500 |
Rear wheel bearing noisy - dealer replaced bearing and 3 seals ( 2 for the bearing + 1 for the axle) |
| 123000 mi US $50 |
Stabilizer bushings had to be replaced |
| 181600 mi US $450 |
Rear left bearing failure |
| 199000 mi US $459 |
While in maintenance mechanic found that power steering hose rusted to a point it is unsafe to drive. Replaced power steering hose. |
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