2004 Saab 9-5 Body and Trim Problems and Repair Histories
2004 Saab 9-5 Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim problems reported via the Car Repair History and Car Reliability Surveys
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Saab 9-5
2004 Saab 9-5s for which no Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2004 Saab 9-5 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Body and Trim problem frequency.
For 2004 Saab 9-5 Body and Trim problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2004 Saab 9-5 Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim problems and repair histories that follow it.
Saab 9-5 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 | |
| 2004 | Saab 9-5 | 18 9-5s, 9.6 months of data per 9-5, average 102500 miles Small sample size. Join or 18 9-5s, 9.6 months of data per 9-5, average 102500 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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Repair costs are in local units.
2004 Saab 9-5
Engine not specified
| Saab 9-5 in Utah, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 94700 | 35 | broken plastic trim pieces. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 220hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-5 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 73000 | 0 | Shop put a new bolt in wheel lining. |
| Mar | 2012 | 86000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-5 in Queensland, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 84320 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 101060 | 100 | Gear selector trim broken. |
| Saab 9-5 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2008 | 0 | wheel liners | |
| Mar | 2013 | 89000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 17000 | 0 | Front Saab emblem on hood fell off and not replaced. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saab in Norway | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 88040 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 91760 | 0 | Minor rust attack on rear right door. |
| Oct | 2010 | 95480 | 1800 | Rust in the left rear wheel arch, minor rust attack in the rear right door. The rust was sanded down and repainted. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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