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Saab 9-5 repairs by problem area
Engine (49%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (13%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- 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 1125 repairs.
Saab 9-5 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (14%)
< $100 (67%)
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.
2007 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 250 mi | dash rattle around gauges, resealed glue by dealer |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 33000 mi | Replacement of peeling interior trim bits (under warranty). |
| 59000 mi US $50 |
front emblem enamel flaked off - emblem replaced under CPO. |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 81300 mi US $2189 |
Had rattle in driver's side door looked at. Was the soft felt pad. Greased manual shifter. |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 71000 mi | Driver door weatherstripping decayed |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 178000 mi US $650 |
Cut out and repaired and painted drivers side dogleg rust damage. |
2005 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 102750 mi US $36 |
liftgate latches |
2005 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 216380 mi | Rear left passenger inside door handle, Replaced broken "in-dash" cup holder (very important fix - gotta have > > holder for Timmies!) |
2005 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 204259 mi US $9 |
Replaced steering wheel decal |
| 220726 mi US $20 |
Replaced front passenger wheel well guard |
| 246570 mi | Glued backseat headliner back to ceiling |
| 257477 mi US $70 |
Replaced belt shield. New dummy antenna and various screws (guards). |
| 259661 mi US $20 |
Replaced shifter jalousie |
| 260069 mi US $26 |
Replaced driver's window rollers |
| 260313 mi US $66 |
Repainted passenger doors |
2004 Saab 9-5
Engine not specified
| 93800 mi US $35 |
broken plastic trim pieces. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 140000 mi US $350 |
Surface rust repair in front of rear wheel arches. |
| 73000 mi | Shop put a new bolt in wheel lining. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 212000 mi US $2 |
Had to plastic weld plastic trim on drivers seat that holds seat controls. Hold down tabs broke off |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 45000 mi | wheel liners |
| 95300 mi US $40 |
automatic transmission shifter jalousie broken. Replaced with new jalousie |
| 101060 mi A $100 |
Gear selector trim broken. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 17000 mi | Front Saab emblem on hood fell off and not replaced. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 91760 mi | Minor rust attack on rear right door. |
| 95480 mi $1800 |
Rust in the left rear wheel arch, minor rust attack in the rear right door. The rust was sanded down and repainted. |
2003 Saab 9-5
Engine not specified
| 72000 mi US $72000 |
Needed to re-attach some trim |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 137000 mi US $900 |
Repaired both doglegs as rust was serious. |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 135600 mi | One fuel tank strap broke due to rust. I ordered 2 new ones at a cost of $130cdn + HST and had them installed (one hour labor cost added). The car is an "Ottawa" car and salt is used on the roads (when needed) during the winter months. |
2002 Saab 9-5
Engine not specified
| 91000 mi | Also needed front passenger seatbelt. |
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 43500 mi | Dealer replaced wood trim surround panel at transmission selector under warranty. |
| 168700 mi US $2200 |
Replaced all chassis subframe bushings. 2 of 6 completely worn, the remainder were well on their way. Replaced all chassis subframe bushings. 2 of 6 completely worn, the remainder were well on their way. |
| 107300 mi US $380 |
fix loose door handle |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 133000 mi US $83 |
Driver's seat cowling broke under the seat. Cowling was ordered and replaced by shop service personnel, when car was in for oil & lube. |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 191000 mi US $325 |
TWICE unit got soaked from water entering the vehicle. TWICE unit ruined. Installed another used module TWICE. Had to have dealer technician remove immobilizer code with a Tech 2. |
2000 Saab 9-5 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 96000 mi | With over 96,000 miles on it, my 9-5 Aero developed serious wear on the driver's door foam seal. It needed to be replaced. The "Used Saabs Only" place I bought it had a parts car on its lot and the shop used the ddfs from that car. Problem solved! |
1999 Saab 9-5 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 155000 mi US $600 |
Broken emergency flashers button. |
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