Saab 9-5 Body and Trim Problems and Repair Histories
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Saab 9-5
Saab 9-5s for which no Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim problems have been reported are not displayed. So the Saab 9-5 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car Body and Trim problem frequency.
For Saab 9-5 Body and Trim problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 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.
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Repair costs are in local units.
2007 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-5 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2006 | 0 | dash rattle around gauges, resealed glue by dealer | |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 0 | Replacement of peeling interior trim bits (under warranty). | |
| Mar | 2013 | 113000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-5 in Rhode Island, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 59000 | 50 | front emblem enamel flaked off - emblem replaced under CPO. |
| Jul | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-5 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 81700 | 2189 | Had rattle in driver's side door looked at. Was the soft felt pad. Greased manual shifter. |
| Oct | 2012 | 85000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 260hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-5 in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 71000 | 0 | Driver door weatherstripping decayed |
| Mar | 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. |
2004 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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. | ||
| 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 9-5 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. | ||
2003 Saab 9-5
Engine not specified
| Saab 9-5 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 72000 | 72000 | Needed to re-attach some trim |
2002 Saab 9-5
Engine not specified
| Saab 9-5 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 91000 | 0 | Also needed front passenger seatbelt. |
2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD
| Saab 9-5 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2005 | 0 | Dealer replaced wood trim surround panel at transmission selector under warranty. | |
| Mar | 2010 | 169800 | 2200 | Replaced all chassis subframe bushings. 2 of 6 completely worn, the remainder were well on their way. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-5 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 128000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 133000 | 83 | Driver's seat cowling broke under the seat. Cowling was ordered and replaced by shop service personnel, when car was in for oil & lube. |
| Sep | 2011 | 176000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saab 9-5 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 190000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 191000 | 325 | TWICE unit got soaked from water entering the vehicle. TWICE unit ruined. Installed another used module TWICE. Had to have dealer technician remove immobilizer code with a Tech 2. |
| Mar | 2013 | 204000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Saab 9-5 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Saab 9-5 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 92000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 96000 | 0 | With over 96,000 miles on it, my 9-5 Aero developed serious wear on the driver's door foam seal. It needed to be replaced. The "Used Saabs Only" place I bought it had a parts car on its lot and the shop used the ddfs from that car. Problem solved! |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 Saab 9-5 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saab 9-5 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 153000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2009 | 155000 | 600 | Broken emergency flashers button. |
| Jan | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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