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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%)
Chart based on 1125 repairs.
Saab 9-5 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (9%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (45%)
Chart based on 53 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 104000 mi US $1075 |
Replaced two windows smashed by a thief: front passenger and rear windshield. |
| 131000 mi US $35 |
Rear hatch struts wore out and would not hold up the hatch. Replaced with new struts. |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 65000 mi US $205 |
Spring for arm rest |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 57900 mi US $77 |
Right Headlamp Washer broken. Replaced. |
| 71000 mi | Broken seat rails |
| 81840 mi $500 |
Subframe bushes were worn. Knocking sound when changing gears |
| 121580 mi $70 |
Fixed the hydraulic lifts for the bonnet. |
2005 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 78740 mi C $100 |
Motor for the rear-windshield wiper broke and needed to be replaced. |
2005 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 256000 mi US $400 |
Windshield wiper linkage failed replaced with new parts |
| 171000 mi US $68 |
Driver's side mirror fell off. Just the glass. $5. |
| 186000 mi US $7 |
Replaced front window rollers. One broken on driver's side. Preventative for other one on driver's side and both on passenger side. Without repair, window would have soon fallen into the door. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 130000 mi US $400 |
Window came out of the track. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 51000 mi US $50 |
Mirror fell off |
| 66000 mi US $700 |
Rear liftgate strut failed, no longer kept lift gate up; had to replace strut |
| 70900 mi US $300 |
Lift gate broken, lift strut replaced |
| 135000 mi US $300 |
Tailgate washer non-functional. Did not repair. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 233700 mi US $200 |
Original battery replaced at Sam's club. Technician did not tighten terminals and broke battery box, which required plastic welding to fix. |
| 274000 mi US $18 |
Replaced window mechanism bushings. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 90000 mi US $110 |
Turn signal stalk was not self cancelling on left hand turns. Replaced turn signal stalk. |
| 91000 mi US $176 |
The Saab 9-5 has 6 subframe bushings that cradle the engine and transmission. Two of these bushings were severely worn. The bushings were replaced. |
| 89200 mi US $17 |
replaced driver-side window rollers (green rollers) |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 78200 mi C $300 |
Replacement of all 6 front subframe bushings (known weak spot for 9-5s). Requires removal of the subframe assy. Rear 2 bushes shot, other 4 just well worn. $300 |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 127000 mi US $5 |
Green window rollers, driver side-window was stuck |
| 44584 mi US $89 |
4 wheel alignment |
| 53166 mi US $1172 |
Replace engine subframe bushings 4 wheel alignment Replace engine subframe bushings 4 wheel alignment |
| 54300 mi | Fix toe in from previous alignment |
2004 Saab 9-5 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automated manual 2WD
| 112000 mi US $86 |
glass in passenger mirror fell off, and shattered. replaced glass. |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 129500 mi US $579 |
Post-Purchase inspection + also replaced wear items: 2 OEM hood support struts |
| 118420 mi €80 |
Rear window water nozzle. |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 23775 mi US $337 |
Reset compass to correct zone ($40). Replaced broken cup holder ($195). Corrected thrust alignment ($80). Under warranty repaired fuel pump retaining tabs. |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 118500 mi US $50 |
window rollers in passenger window broken, window stuck in down position X2 plastic rollers replaced |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 200000 mi US $550 |
Was getting a clunk at takeoff or when shifting into 2nd gear, also when starting the car. I suspected subframe bushings and took into dealer to be checked. They verified and replaced them. I suppose this is technically a wear item @200K. |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 142220 mi | Due to -25c weather, the drivers side window broke when attempting to open (frozen). Window not repaired at this time. |
| 152920 mi C $10 |
Drivers side window rollers broken when a attempt to roll down window @ -25c. |
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 133000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced 2 tailgate shocks, 1.25 hrs, $45 for parts |
| 180000 mi US $900 |
clogged valve on windshield washer system |
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 112700 mi | Window regulator roller broke, preventing the window from going up and down. Especially up. |
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 12500 mi | Purchased car used from Saab dealer. Dealer replaced self-leveling headlamp switch under warranty. |
| 184000 mi US $350 |
Replaced worn gas struts on wagon hatch lid Replaced worn gas struts on wagon hatch lid |
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 167000 mi US $300 |
Also windshield cracked in 30 below and was repaired. |
| 190000 mi US $105 |
passenger's door window fell off track and down into door Front passenger door window seal came dislodged and window came out of track. Power raise arm bent and roller broke. |
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 123000 mi US $350 |
Change Fuel pump, bought from eBay |
2001 Saab 9-5
Engine not specified
| 160000 mi | When donated needed about $2,000 in repairs. |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 124000 mi C $100 |
3 front passenger side wheel hub bolts cross threaded and broken. |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 113000 mi US $40 |
Driver window roller. |
| 252000 mi US $70 |
2000 Saab 9-5 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 96000 mi | My Check Engine light comes on at start ... every now and then. It's inconsistency suggests (as did the repair shop) that I can drive it until it, um, just won't start, and I'll be stranded somewhere. I decided I can live with that. I'm retired. |
1999 Saab 9-5
Engine not specified
| 160000 mi US $300 |
problem with windows falling off the elevator. not going up or down. elevators work fine, just had to reattach the windows. |
1999 Saab 9-5 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 142000 mi US $123 |
Driver's window came out of track and fell down into door |
| 130000 mi US $180 |
Front passenger window jumped track. Replaced two rollers. |
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