2005 Saab 9-3 Problems and Repair Histories
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Saab 9-3 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2005 | Saab 9-3 | 25 9-3s, 8.7 months of data per 9-3, average 88100 miles Stats for other model years suggest that this one is too low. Actual repair frequency likely higher.28 |
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2005 Saab 9-3
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| Saab 9-3 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 87000 | 0 | window regulator |
| Feb | 2012 | 95000 | 450 | amplifier under driver seat. replaced with refurb. |
| Saab 9-3 in Nuevo Leon, Mexico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 64480 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 65100 | 2000 | gear box failure |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 56000 | 35 | CEL leaving car in Limp Home mode randomly. MAF sensor code. Cleaned sensor = good for a few days but came back. Replaced air cleaner and cleaned sensor cured problem for good. |
| Feb | 2013 | 84500 | 0 | Passenger side front spring snapped. Covered under extended warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 85000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in Sweden | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 49600 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 71300 | 14000 | Breaks disc and Pads were changed & full service |
| Mar | 2013 | 74400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 4000 | Broke a ring on a piston,removed engine and installed engine out of a 2006 saab 9-3 with 10,000 less miles than original engine. | |
| Jan | 2013 | 73700 | 200 | The REC fuse block in the trunk #17 block for the auto dim mirror/compass and Intermittent wiper control failed. I had to replace the entire Rear electrical center and have it reprogrammed to match the car's options. |
| Feb | 2013 | 74300 | 300 | The A/C blower motor failed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2006 | 0 | Driver Window pinched wouldnt roll up | |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | Driver window pinched wouldnt roll up | |
| Saab 9-3 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2007 | 0 | Internal fault in right rear caliper. Replaced rotor, caliper and pads under warranty. | |
| Nov | 2007 | 41000 | 0 | Front left side seat belt replaced under warranty. |
| Dec | 2007 | 41000 | 0 | Low Beam headlight failure. Replaced both headlights under warranty |
| Apr | 2008 | 51000 | 0 | Front swaybar bushings and upper front strut bearings, and left front door opening molding replaced under warranty |
| Jul | 2008 | 56000 | 0 | Replaced rear brake pads and rotors. |
| Sep | 2008 | 57000 | 122 | Seat Belt Adjuster. Missed this repair. Parts ordered but not installed Seat belt adjuster (pillar trim) replaced. |
| Oct | 2008 | 62000 | 30 | Left Low beam headlight. replaced. |
| Nov | 2008 | 63000 | 410 | Windshield Wiper motor malfunction. Motor replaced. |
| Jul | 2009 | 80000 | 700 | Front Brakes Pads worn out. Front Pads and Rotors replaced Rear Brake Pads (inner pads) worn out. Rear Brake Pads and Rotors replaced |
| Jul | 2010 | 102500 | 500 | Rear brake pads worn out. Pads and rotors replaced Power window regulator, driver's side. |
| Apr | 2011 | 119000 | 120 | Front Coil Spring Broken. Replaced both front coil springs. Front stabilizer bar links loose, upper strut bearings also replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | 136000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Norway | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 116560 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 117800 | 0 | Wire from ECU to main fuse box broke, causing alarms to come up. ECU is in bad place, under the front wing, water is getting in to it very easy. |
| Saab 9-3 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 48000 | 300 | Driver window actuator replaced Heating/ac fan making noise intermittently, dealer replaced under extended warranty. Issue with sway bars. Dealer noticed and replaced under warranty/recall. |
| Mar | 2013 | 64000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in Ireland | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 94860 | 1000 | Car was stuttering for a while till it failed to start or started after a few hours. Diagnosed an EGU Valve replacement. Shortly after,within two weeks, the cars electrics stopped. Diagnosed an Alternator failure and replaced one. |
| Saab 9-3 in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 99000 | 2400 | ac only blowing hot air. Replacement of cooling fan module, compressor, drier, orings, orifice tube, lines, condensor flush with freon refill. still not working correctly. |
| Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 52000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 90000 | 70 | Air mix stepper motor Headlight lens cleaning |
| Dec | 2012 | 90000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 65000 | 0 | Cabin fan failure - Warranty |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 76500 | 0 | Coolant leak apparently because of a manufacturing flaw in all-aluminum engine. Kept refilling but then low coolant warning would come back. Engine block was replaced with an aluminum and steel block. |
| Jun | 2012 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 105000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 132000 | 120 | Rear brakes were worn out. Noticed due to noise. Replaced Rotors and pads. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 56000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 57000 | 90 | Wipers wouldn't operate on intermittent, wouldn't go to home when off. The windshield washer fluid wasn't functioning at all. The wiper motor was replaced, by me, correcting all problems existing. This is common prob. w/ owners, wiper motor is the solutio |
| Mar | 2010 | 68000 | 60 | springs, struts, seats and bearings. extended warranty. notified before problem by saab that this would be covered if experienced. experienced soon thereafter. great experience. perfectly fixed. |
| May | 2013 | 104000 | 25 | had to access cabin fan to lubricate it, also replaced cabin air filter. fan had stopped working after squeeling for a while. |
| Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 72000 | 1110 | hub bearing passenger front headlight bulb burned out and the wire harness also bad stabilizer bar bushing replaced |
| May | 2010 | 81000 | 380 | Broken spring covered under warranty. strut bushings replaced that I paid for. |
| Sep | 2010 | 83000 | 20 | drivers side mirror came unglued |
| Jun | 2011 | 90000 | 600 | left front wheel speed sensor failed triggering abs, stability and traction control failure. Hit a minor bump in road |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 103000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 105000 | 741 | Water pump was leaking so it was replaced. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2007 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2008 | 50000 | 0 | Noise from driver's front door. Door panel was loose and re-tightened. |
| Jun | 2008 | 50000 | 0 | Trim piece on glove box was replaced, and rattle in door and seat fixed. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 57660 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 67580 | 1900 | hvac recirc motor & blower |
| Mar | 2012 | 71300 | 1500 | Broken springs, sway bars, replaced struts |
| Dec | 2012 | 74400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 94000 | 242 | Left rear upper control arm worn out causing poor rear-end control |
| Apr | 2013 | 98000 | 464 | Cracked left rear shock absorber mount. Replaced mount, both rear shocks. |
| Saab 9-3 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2011 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 75000 | 780 | Serepentine belt replacement. Front crankcase seal replacement. |
| Dec | 2012 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2011 | 113000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 121000 | 600 | Wheel hub wiring problem. Should have cost 20 dollars but the incompitant mech told me it was the wheel hub |
| Saab 9-3 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2006 | 0 | unlatched exhaust clip reattached. | |
| Jul | 2011 | 39000 | 64 | turbo bracket bolt missing |
| Sep | 2011 | 41000 | 0 | Above door trim slowly moved forward creating a gap and potential water leak. New clips for trim installed. Saab provided part free to customer. Dealer installed it free without charge to Saab or customer. |
| Mar | 2013 | 55000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Ireland | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 53320 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 55180 | 0 | Jerky engagement when car put in drive. Gearbox oil changed which has greatly improved the situation but it has not remedied the situation. Took the car to an auto trans shop who advised that this was a fault in this box and advised an... |
| Feb | 2011 | 56700 | 0 | Routine Intermediate service carried out in accordance with Maintenance Schedule set out in Owners Handbook |
| Aug | 2011 | 60760 | 0 | The transmission was still jerky. A new gearbox would have cost €5,000! |
2005 Saab 9-3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Saab 9-3 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2008 | 49000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2008 | 50000 | 0 | Corroded and broken coil spring. |
| Apr | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 20000 | 0 | Dash display occasionally showed "Steering lock malfunction - see dealer." Faulty ignition switch module was diagnosed and ISM was replaced. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Saab 9-3 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saab in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2007 | 32000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2007 | 33000 | 0 | Rear Defroster system intermittently, dealer unable to daignoses and problem did not occur during visit. |
| Aug | 2007 | 38000 | 0 | No heat, air would be produced but, the air was not hot |
| Sep | 2007 | 38000 | 0 | No heat from the heater |
2005 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 28000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 29000 | 1000 | draining battery, source could not be found. tried replacing acc resistor and checked all fuses and starter system |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 96000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 108700 | 100 | replace worn link rod |
| Mar | 2013 | 137000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-3 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 103000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 105000 | 850 | replaced front rotors replaced blower motor |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 56000 | 238 | Anti-pinch window feature kept driver-side window from rolling up completely without driver intervention. Window module was reprogrammed. |
| Aug | 2010 | 71000 | 1050 | Small rust spot developed under the convertible hatch. No perforation occurred so manufacturer did not cover the repair. |
| Sep | 2010 | 73000 | 200 | Sway bar linkage rubber bushings worn out. Replaced. |
| Oct | 2010 | 74300 | 60 | Balance knob broke on the radio. |
| Jun | 2011 | 87000 | 100 | Car was blowing its low-beam headlight at least once/every two months on the left-hand side and had started blowing the right-hand side low-beam about once every six months. Dealer replaced the bulb connectors on both sides. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2008 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 81300 | 10 | low beam bulb replaced. Runs great. 50 in-town miles and 900 high-speed interstate miles per week (long commute). |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 50000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 66000 | 0 | car lost some power, TEC II detected vac leak in gas cap, dealer replaced cap at no cost. |
| Sep | 2011 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 74400 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 74400 | 120 | Changing the suspention bearing Electrical connection |
| Saab 9-3 in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | sid warning- low washer fluid when full | |
| Apr | 2012 | 68820 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2007 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2007 | 48000 | 0 | Worn bushing on rear suspension arm. Suspension arm replaced. Passenger side wing mirror replaced because of cosmetic issue with wing mirror supporting bracket ~ couple of lumps appeared on surface. Motor was faulty (for mirror tilt option) so was replaced with a new motor when identified. |
| Mar | 2008 | 58000 | 0 | Broken front suspension spring |
| Jan | 2009 | 80000 | 330 | Steering control module failed and key transponder failed~ both replaced and keys reprogrammed. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004.5 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Great Britain | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 70000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 88300 | 80 | two new front anti roll bars |
| Apr | 2013 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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