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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%)
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Chart based on 1125 repairs.
Saab 9-5 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (28%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (20%)
Chart based on 137 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 2500 mi | Tighten suspesnsion bolt |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 149200 mi US $1600 |
Replaced tie rod |
| 157000 mi US $440 |
Power steering hose |
| 103300 mi US $300 |
Bushings |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 75000 mi US $430 |
Replaced trailing arm and sway bar bushings |
| 81000 mi US $561 |
rear camber issue. Known for 9-5 wagons. Was advised of rear steering knuckle bushing wear. Had rear upper and lower knuckle bushings replaced(both sides). Vehicle was sent for an alignment. Still needs shims for rear alignment issue. |
| 81000 mi US $561 |
RH front camber out of spec(-1.4). Installed front camber bolt kits (supplied). Rear Camber out of spec(LH -1.5, RH-1.6). Installed supplied rear camber shims. |
| 81300 mi US $1930 |
Left rear shim added. Bought 4 New Tires Bridgestone Potenza-RE960 P235/45 R17.  Installed new Koni FSD shocks • 9-5 rear spring spacers 15mm o $796.67  Replaced the front springs with the wrong ones • 2 new strut mounts • 2 new seals • 2 new spring supports • 2 new strut bearings o $480.52  Wheel Alignm |
| 81900 mi US $270 |
Put new correct front spring on (bought new correct front springs & back[ left back as is]) |
| 83000 mi US $90 |
Put rear shims back in. Was having a problem with rear alignment. Still have it wrong, but now know what has to be done. A 6mm and a 3mm shim behind the rear bearing will fix the sag on the back of a 9-5 wagon. |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 52000 mi US $600 |
Replaced steering fluid pipe |
| 97300 mi US $1600 |
Had to replace all struts and shocks as well as the bearings. |
| 67780 mi C $300 |
steering rod bushings |
| 86900 mi $1000 |
Shock absorbers were bad. Knocking sound while driving. |
| 132060 mi $200 |
Leaking high pressure power steering hose |
| 150660 mi $200 |
Front absorbers were shot |
| 161820 mi $60 |
Strut mount cracked and made clunking noise when going over bumps |
| 163680 mi $500 |
High pressure power steering hose sprang a leak. Replaced hose Steering rack was replaced. It was hard to turn, and made a loud clicking and cracking noise when turning the wheel |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 170000 mi US $715 |
Replaced leaking power steering hydraulic hoses. |
2005 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 187260 mi C $380 |
I discovered a leaking rear shock when I was changing to summer tires. I decided to go to Bilstein rear shocks. 300k is a good life for factory shocks, but I have had them go longer in the past. |
| 135000 mi US $500 |
Power steering pump |
| 133000 mi US $600 |
Power steering pump, all pulleys and belts. |
| 96655 mi US $56 |
Both front sway bar links |
| 100830 mi US $780 |
Install Bilstein shocks & struts |
2005 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 213760 mi | Rear shocks, rear lower-front bushings (both sides), rear left upper knuckle, Front sway bar links (both) |
| 218240 mi | Power steering issue got worse (hard to turn wheel at low speed). |
2005 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 94000 mi US $300 |
Power steering line leak. Slow leak that turned into a faster leak |
2005 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 91000 mi US $1300 |
Rear shocks |
| 87000 mi US $500 |
old part, failing |
| 51469 mi US $656 |
Replaced both side lower control arm bushings. |
| 71641 mi US $136 |
Replaced left front sway bar link. |
| 168300 mi US $503 |
Damaged lug threads required front hubs replaced. |
| 236791 mi US $276 |
New front hubs, all new lug studs, new front passenger axle boot, new front passenger wheel ball joint |
| 250412 mi US $28 |
Replaced front and rear shocks and struts. Replaced front driver's sway bar link. Replaced front passenger sway bar link |
2005 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 90000 mi US $30 |
Replaced sway bar links |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 132140 mi $100 |
Replaced both front sway-bar links with Moog Heavy Duty-oneS |
| 49000 mi | Steering Rack |
| 175000 mi US $350 |
Sway bar link and control arm bushings. |
| 147400 mi US $900 |
driver's side tie rod |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 49500 mi | ESP and Anti-Lock Brake warning lights coming on randomly. Saab said it was a failed rear bearing and replaced it under warranty. 2000 more miles, no lights, but yesterday wife reported seeing lights come on again. Will monitor and report any future diagn |
| 135000 mi US $300 |
Subframe bushings were shot, making the front of the car creak when starting out, also making it feel not stable on the road -- worst when turning and going over a bump. |
| 95900 mi US $450 |
Rear bushings |
| 101000 mi US $200 |
R/R wheel bearing making a ton of noise. Replaced. |
| 57040 mi C $450 |
Sway bar link replaced. |
| 58900 mi C $100 |
Power steering pump replaced under warranty. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 146000 mi US $450 |
Replaced rear shocks |
| 151700 mi US $100 |
Front Swaybar bushing replaced to stop creaking noise |
| 162000 mi US $500 |
Noise while in motion. Problem was diagnosed to be a failing rear wheel bearing. |
| 172000 mi US $510 |
Noisy rear wheel bearing replaced. This was on opposite wheel of bearing that was previously replaced. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 198300 mi US $400 |
Replaced front and rear shocks. |
| 222000 mi US $350 |
Replaced all 4 rotors and shoes. Also replaced rear hub bearing assemblies. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 74000 mi | Rear springs had started to sag, so installed spacers to get the ride height correct. While doing the work, replaced the rear shocks as a preventative measure. |
| 85000 mi US $100 |
Steering shaft develops a "wobble", or looseness felt through the steering wheel, over time as the shaft splines lose lubrication. The service involves lubricating the steering shaft splines to correct the problem. |
| 196000 mi US $385 |
Replaced ball joint, tie rod end |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 78200 mi C $800 |
Replaced all 4 struts and springs. Springs sagged noticeably (1" or more) compared to new. OEM Shocks would've been good for another year though. All work done by myself, pretty simple with the right tools. |
| 90520 mi C $160 |
Front struts mounts/bearings replacement to cure small play and knocking noise. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 35222 mi US $95 |
4 wheel alignment - wear pattern |
| 62000 mi US $123 |
1/2 inch play in steering wheel - check steering and suspension - told problem was probably universal joint wear in steering column - no repair recommended. |
| 90520 mi C $900 |
Mechanic advised replacement of tie-rod ends. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 219700 mi US $500 |
Inner and outer tie rod ends on passenger side worn badly. Had them replaced and the car aligned. |
| 250000 mi US $400 |
Rear shocks worn, replaced. |
2003 Saab 9-5
Engine not specified
| 124000 mi | The rear shock absorbers were worn out and leaking. I pesonally replaces both shocks and the repair was successful |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 129500 mi US $579 |
And installed 2 new Bilstein rear struts. ($519) Total Parts+Labor = $579.00 (Good Indy!) |
| 50200 mi US $373 |
Front wheel bearings/hub replaced due to whirring noise. Original parts, over 10 years old. |
| 135160 mi €700 |
Replace rear wheel bearing |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 100000 mi US $2300 |
Bushings |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 52853 mi US $2037 |
Replaced engine mount RH Replaced rear subframe mount bushing |
| 137000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced bushings in rear suspension |
| 143000 mi US $71 |
Leak in power steering hose. |
| 145000 mi US $160 |
Sway bar links replaced |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 119300 mi US $500 |
needs. shocks struts. maybe just give this thing to a junk yard. |
| 80000 mi US $420 |
Noisy rear hubs. Replaced both sides. $125. Replaced both front hubs due to noise. $100 |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 74000 mi US $500 |
Relubed sway bar bushings at no cost (done one year ago for $100; car still creaks and groans over bumps, but less so; dealer estimates $2500 worth of suspension work to address; offered to fix at half retail of $1250; Declined at this time |
2003 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 117000 mi US $800 |
Shocks leaking, replaced all shocks, struts and springs |
| 132680 mi C $300 |
The front left hub needed to be replaced due to high-pitched whine. |
| 159800 mi C $1100 |
Front Right Tie-rod replaced. Front Left Sway Bar Bushing replaced. |
| 152520 mi C $350 |
Rear right strut failed - replaced both. |
| 169000 mi US $740 |
Front frame bushings, replaced |
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 91000 mi US $300 |
Installed rear suspension shims to correct excessive camber. |
| 122000 mi US $5 |
Broken wheel bolt - noticed when rotating tires after oil change |
| 133000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced subframe bushings, 4 suspension dampers, swaybar links. |
| 180000 mi US $900 |
Replaced front sway-bar links (x2) |
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 102000 mi US $900 |
Suspected front wheel bearing(s) was bad and was right - noise is gone. Also lower ball joints and hub/bearing assembly. |
| 155000 mi US $52 |
4 wheel alignment, rear camber adjusted with shims replaced worn front sway bar links |
| 76000 mi US $800 |
Rear springs had taken a set, probably from overloading. This was a long standing affliction, first notice a few years ago during an alignment. I decided this was the time to restore the rear suspension. |
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| 142000 mi US $485 |
Replaced failed rear shock absorbers (first replacement) |
| 157000 mi US $1578 |
replaced front sway bar links (first time for this repair) replaced front sway bar links (first time for this repair) |
| 212000 mi US $1215 |
Replaced control arm bushings. |
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 220000 mi US $650 |
Bushings worn |
| 179000 mi US $55 |
Right front Tie rod end replaced |
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 120000 mi US $160 |
Right Front wheel bearing wore out. |
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD
| 115000 mi US $400 |
Did tie rod ends - both sides. |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 125860 mi C $130 |
Tie rod end replaced. |
| 141360 mi | Had alignment. Sold because car needed $6,000 in repairs, including $900 of front end work, $1200 for rear suspension. |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 138880 mi C $350 |
Had to replace Intermediate front axle bearing and front passenger side wheel bearing for low rumble noise |
| 139600 mi C $330 |
Within a week of new turbo, had to have tie rod bearings lubed for clicking noise when turning steering wheel |
| 140120 mi | Replaced front, passenger side wheel bearing that was newly installed in May 2012. Repaired under waranty. |
| 140320 mi | Replaced complete wheel bearing and assembly |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 65000 mi US $500 |
Dealer put the car together wrong from previous repair, causing hole to run on PS line. Didn't find this out till Indy had the car apart. |
| 128700 mi US $270 |
Replaced strut bearings. Cost for parts *would* have been $70, but for a defective part, and the need to purchase a tool to remove the self-tapping mounting screws (impact air wrench) |
| 147000 mi US $225 |
Replaced rear drivers side strut. Spring broke. Used eBay part, sent to Elon - shop installed. |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 212600 mi US $900 |
one cv joint replaced |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 104160 mi C $400 |
power steering tube blown |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 98500 mi US $400 |
Previously-replaced control arm bushing failed prematurely. Replaced at reduced parts/no labor cost by shop since they had performed original replacement. |
| 158000 mi US $560 |
Camber Adjustment. Car had settled and tire was wearing unevenly. Alignment would not fix the problem according to my shop (they specialize in Saabs). Shims must be used to adjust the wheel camber. Cost is almost all labor. |
2001 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 137220 mi A $240 |
Replaced left and right front strut top assembly including new rubber gaiters. The left side was making a rattling noise over bumps and showed signs of wear on inspection. Had wheel alignment done. |
| 141560 mi A $80 |
Replaced L & R front wheel bearings. |
| 142460 mi A $230 |
Replaced rear bushing on front wishbone as well as lower balljoint.This done for L &R side.Had wheel alignment done. |
| 146940 mi A $220 |
Left front wheel bearing collapsed after having only been replaced 2mths earlier. |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 143000 mi US $400 |
Rear strut replaced. |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 156000 mi US $635 |
Wheel bearings replaced, car aligned. |
| 159000 mi US $400 |
Power steering leaking at connector to rack, replaced O ring, didn't fix the problem, back in the shop for an anticipated seven day repair job. Power steering system emptied itself of fluid in less than 20 miles, cavitation in pump, horrible noises. |
| 159300 mi US $700 |
New rack required, part difficult to find. |
| 163000 mi US $98 |
Bad rebuilt steering box back in February, started leaking about two months later. Finally tired of adding PS fluid weekly and got a new box under warranty. Money was paid for new sway bar links. |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 151000 mi US $750 |
Power steering high pressure line burst from rubbing against the radiator. |
| 127500 mi US $50 |
Broken sway bar links. |
| 133000 mi | replaced tie rod ends then got it aligned/new tires |
| 135000 mi US $150 |
Replaced driver's side front wheel bearing |
| 70060 mi C $1100 |
Rear shock leaked, replace both rear shocks and springs |
| 71300 mi C $2000 |
new front end suspension |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 147000 mi US $792 |
The swaybar links were also bad. |
| 150000 mi US $27 |
The stop arm was broken, ordered a new from the dealer. Replaced and 1 08 code disappeared. |
| 162000 mi US $800 |
My aftermarket shocks and struts were starting to go bad. Bought new ones all around and am having the dealer install them. |
| 163000 mi US $1100 |
I took the car in to the dealer and they put on my new aftermarket suspension. They also replaced a few key components that go along with the suspension. |
| 222200 mi US $370 |
Tie rod End needed replacing. Part was replaced. |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 153000 mi US $985 |
new suspension components |
1999 Saab 9-5
Engine not specified
| 134000 mi US $1450 |
tie-rod end replaced |
| 149000 mi US $71 |
replaced sway bar links |
1999 Saab 9-5 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 137000 mi US $400 |
wheel bearing and hub had to be replaced |
1999 Saab 9-5 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 135000 mi US $500 |
power steering hose leaked. replaced same. |
| 136000 mi US $581 |
Also had warn ball joint replaced and alignment done which previous shop said was ok. |
| 103000 mi US $800 |
Power steering line corroded and leaked PS fluid. Line was replaced. |
1999 Saab 9-5 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 192000 mi US $200 |
power steering hose |
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