1999 Saab 9-5 Engine Problems and Repair Histories
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1999 Saab 9-5
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| Saab in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 102000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 102000 | 700 | The car wouldn't start. Had it towed to the Saab dealer. Replaced an ignition part, the coil, I think. |
| Saab in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 183000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 183300 | 145 | Front headgasket leaking coolant into cylinder 4. coolant bypass valve cracked what let to overheating and gasket failure. |
| Mar | 2013 | 184000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 135000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 136700 | 500 | had to replace turbo (2nd replacement) @ 133,000, first turbo replaced under warranty @ 85,000. |
| Jun | 2012 | 144000 | 150 | Replaced failed radiator hose. |
| Sep | 2012 | 149000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
1999 Saab 9-5 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saab in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 135000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 155000 | 500 | radiator problem, traded car because can't afford the expenses |
| Saab in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 121000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 139000 | 0 | Exhaust link in flex pipe. |
1999 Saab 9-5 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| Saab in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 128000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 134000 | 0 | CEL, replaced oxygen sensor. Replaced portion of the exhaust. |
| Mar | 2013 | 137000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 90300 | 300 | Heater Bypass Valve |
| Jan | 2013 | 109000 | 900 | Direct Ignition Cassette and Crank Position Sensor |
| Saab in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 83000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 83000 | 600 | Engine burning oil due to turbo leakage |
| Dec | 2009 | 83000 | 0 | Engine burning oil due to turbo leakage. Turbo replacement required. |
| Saab in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 121000 | 400 | Replaced complete fuel pump. Replaced heater valve. |
| Nov | 2010 | 124000 | 100 | Upper Idle Pulley failed; replaced pulley and drive belt. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 179000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 186000 | 0 | MAP sensor and MAF sensor. Dashboard no longer resembles a Christmas tree thanks to experienced and patient Saab specialist. |
| Apr | 2013 | 201000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 135000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 136000 | 581 | Car stared intermittently, finally died. Diagnosed as crank sensor which was replaced. |
| Apr | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 Saab 9-5 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saab in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 191580 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 196540 | 100 | Blow-off valve for turbocharger failed. Replaced part and reset error code. |
| Dec | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
1999 Saab 9-5 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saab in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 129000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 129000 | 236 | Fuel tank pump failure, no warning aside from two long cranks. Bosch replacemernt would cost $850. My guy rebuilt it parts and labor for $236.11. |
| Nov | 2010 | 130000 | 372 | Radiator leak---had replaced with Silla. |
| Jul | 2011 | 132000 | 0 | Crankshaft position sensor replaced |
| Aug | 2012 | 135000 | 80 | Flexible portion of exhaust replaced by shade tree mechanics---1.5 hours total $80.00 I do not use this car generally during summer. Have 940 volvo for that. |
| Sep | 2012 | 135000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab in Maine, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 121000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 123000 | 300 | Fuel pump failure |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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