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2001 Saab 9-3
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| Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 121000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 121000 | 0 | leaking water pump when sold (already replaced twice!) transmission on the way out A/C compressor has been non-functional for over 2 years |
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 109000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 109000 | 0 | Major: engine would not start. Sometimes letting it cool down would make a difference. Spent $1,500 in January in failed repair attempt. |
2001 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 127000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2013 | 159000 | 740 | Massive oil leak and disintegration of crank pulley |
2001 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 185hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 800 | Replaced brake master cylinder. | |
| Jan | 2010 | 2100 | Replaced clutch and clutch master/slave cylinders. | |
| Sep | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 158000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 166000 | 0 | Excessive metal shavings found in oil, billowing smoke, rattling during operation = engine failure. |
| Saab 9-3 in Queensland, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 142600 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 142600 | 0 | Blowing white smoke out of exhaust, could be blown motor or turbo? Car sitting in garage |
| Jul | 2011 | 142600 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2013 | 147000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 147000 | 350 | Replaced fuel pump |
2001 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 185hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 131000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 131000 | 0 | Air bag next to drivers seat exploded when I started the vehicle. |
| Mar | 2012 | 132000 | 1264 | Front end wear. Ripped right boot. Oil change. Flush brake fluid. |
| May | 2012 | 133500 | 2560 | Auto needed a valve job |
| Sep | 2012 | 138000 | 0 | Vacuum hose developed crack which generated the "check engine" light. |
| Apr | 2013 | 147000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 146000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 149000 | 50 | Heater hose from the block to the core burst then replaced. Was able to drive it three miles without overheating. |
| Feb | 2013 | 149500 | 430 | Broken climate control unit, replaced with used. Gear shifter linkage tightened and sensor replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 150000 | 300 | convertible top motor |
2001 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 185hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 61000 | 175 | crankshaft position sensor |
| Jul | 2011 | 62000 | 15 | halogen headlight out, driver's side |
| Sep | 2012 | 73000 | 300 | Oil pressure sender, and it leaked PC Valve failure |
| Feb | 2013 | 75000 | 900 | New radiator. R&R access is tough, so labor exceeded parts bill |
| Mar | 2013 | 76000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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