2000 Saab 9-5 Problems and Repair Histories
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Saab 9-5 Reliability through March 31, 2013
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 | |
| 2000 | Saab 9-5 | 16 9-5s, 9.2 months of data per 9-5, average 155000 miles Small sample size. Join or 16 9-5s, 9.2 months of data per 9-5, average 155000 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2000 Saab 9-5
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| Saab 9-5 in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 123000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 123000 | 0 | Blew the turbocharger on a trip. The cost was going to be $1900 so I traded it in on a new Chevy Silverado. |
| Saab 9-5 in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 81000 | 700 | Throttle body |
| Sep | 2012 | 110000 | 3700 | Turbo replacement, timing chain. Oil sludge. |
| Oct | 2012 | 112000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-5 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 70060 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2009 | 70060 | 1100 | Rear shock leaked, replace both rear shocks and springs |
| Sep | 2009 | 71300 | 2000 | new front end suspension |
| Nov | 2009 | 74400 | 800 | Water pump failed, lost coolant, destroyed aux belt. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-5 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 113000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 114000 | 320 | rebuilt alternator $175 w/one year warranty, labor $150 |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-5 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 137000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 143000 | 400 | Rear strut replaced. |
| Feb | 2012 | 153000 | 825 | Fuel pump not operational |
| Mar | 2013 | 165000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saab 9-5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 79000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 80000 | 3000 | Frozen water pump pulley slammed into engine cover which cut the cover to leak oil. |
| Apr | 2009 | 81000 | 150 | Radiator hose cracked due to age. Had to wait one day for replacement part before repair work was done. |
| May | 2009 | 81000 | 150 | EGR valve failure which resulted in an oil leak. |
| Aug | 2009 | 83000 | 130 | Check engine light turned on. Brought car to shop to determine it was the direct ignition cassette failing. I replaced the unit myself. |
| Dec | 2009 | 85000 | 110 | Heating system only blows hot air due to broken temperature control arm on driver's side. Shop wanted $3,500 to fix it. Installed temperature control arm myself and now the HVAC system is working properly. $20 part and less than one hour of time saved me around $3500 for the mechanic thinking I needed a new heater core and 11 hours of labor to replace. Glad I DIYed. |
| May | 2010 | 88000 | 95 | Had a probem with my ABS module. Sent it in to bosch0004 on eBay for service and that same week got it back, rebuilt and working again for only $95. Much less than the $2800 quote by the dealer. |
| Sep | 2010 | 92000 | 187 | Thermostat went out and the temperature gauge almost went into the red. |
| Mar | 2011 | 96000 | 700 | Radiator cracked |
| Feb | 2012 | 106500 | 300 | Oil pan gasket leaks oil and needs replacing. |
| Aug | 2012 | 111000 | 350 | CPS went out. |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-5 in Czech Republic | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 156860 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 163680 | 400 | brake rotors and pads replacement |
| Mar | 2012 | 166780 | 100 | belt and water pump destroyed |
| Sep | 2012 | 168020 | 0 | The car has intermittent problems with starting. Not yet resolved |
| Nov | 2012 | 168020 | 0 | The problem with start problems was caused by loose DI cassette |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saab 9-5 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 125000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 145000 | 400 | Blower motor failed. Had to replace. |
| Jan | 2011 | 148000 | 200 | Noise from engine bay led to mechanic diagnosis of bad water pump. |
| Apr | 2011 | 151300 | 140 | Check engine light revealed cylinder misfire. Replaced cylinder gaskets, oil found in cylinder. |
| Nov | 2012 | 169500 | 57 | Car wouldn't start, stalled. Replaced original fuel pump. Car started and has been fine. |
| Apr | 2013 | 182000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-5 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2009 | 154000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 159000 | 1150 | Car would not start. Fuel pump needed to be replaced. |
| Jun | 2010 | 159000 | 814 | Engine light came on. Shop's computer showed fuel mixture problem; maybe O2 sensor, but not sure. Reset warning light, but it came on again after filling tank. Will drive until another symptom, then to dealer. Faulty Throttle Body V6 |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-5 in Oregon, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 134000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 136000 | 200 | Auto climate control would not move air distribution drum, replaced actuator arm. |
| Sep | 2009 | 143000 | 365 | Oil filter adapter plate failed, causing oil leak. Two hours shop time, inexpensive part. Noticed during non-routine replacement of front pads and rotors. Shimmy in steering wheel during highway braking. Whole car shuddered when stopping. Brake pads at about 40% life remaining. Replaced front pads and rotors. |
| Feb | 2010 | 144000 | 280 | Pulsating brakes when stopping from high speeds. |
| Jul | 2010 | 147300 | 542 | Blower motor brushes worn out, no fan output at all. Blower motor replaced. Headlight relay previously failed. Mechanic re-soldered relay contacts, replaced headlight bulb and headlight lens. Didn't charge for repair for inexplicable Saab mechanic reasons. |
| Mar | 2011 | 152000 | 200 | Replaced serpentine belt tensioner pulley |
| May | 2011 | 156000 | 635 | Wheel bearings replaced, car aligned. |
| Jan | 2012 | 159000 | 450 | Power steering leaking at connector to rack, replaced O ring, didn't fix the problem, back in the shop for an anticipated seven day repair job. Power steering system emptied itself of fluid in less than 20 miles, cavitation in pump, horrible noises. |
| Feb | 2012 | 159500 | 700 | New rack required, part difficult to find. |
| Sep | 2012 | 163000 | 98 | Bad rebuilt steering box back in February, started leaking about two months later. Finally tired of adding PS fluid weekly and got a new box under warranty. Money was paid for new sway bar links. |
| Mar | 2013 | 169000 | 65 | Lower radiator hose split, dumped coolant. |
| May | 2013 | 169000 | 0 | Oil pressure light came on, flickering at idle. Bearings shot, not financially feasible to rebuild lame GM 54-degree V6. Going to replace car instead. |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-5 in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 78000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 82000 | 100 | vibration/shimmy at high speeds; did cv joint rebuild but didn't fix problem |
| Mar | 2010 | 85000 | 250 | brake booster replaced |
| Jun | 2010 | 88000 | 75 | Sent SID out to be remanufactured/resoldered. |
| Apr | 2011 | 96000 | 80 | ABS control module failed - removed it from the car and send it out to have it rebuilt (connections resoldered). Got it back within days, reinstalled it and all is good. Found repair guy on ebay. |
| Jun | 2011 | 97000 | 300 | Needed new direct ignition cassette according to trouble code. Replaced it and all is good. |
| Nov | 2012 | 110300 | 0 | Relay needed for front lights (front light failure error). Switched with a different relay to fix. Still have occasional rear light failure message. |
| Mar | 2013 | 112000 | 130 | Leaking oil pressure switch. |
| 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 | 2009 | 134000 | 395 | Fuel pump stopped working. |
| Jul | 2010 | 151000 | 750 | Water pump burst Power steering high pressure line burst from rubbing against the radiator. |
| Oct | 2010 | 156000 | 610 | Exhaust pipe broke, new custom bent pipe and Magnaflow muffler installed. |
| Nov | 2010 | 157000 | 110 | Micro-switch in tailgate broke. Tailgate courtesy lights stopped working, pictogram in dash lit up. Installed another ( used ) tailgate latch mechanism and solved problem. |
| Sep | 2011 | 176000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 170hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saab 9-5 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 117000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 118000 | 500 | Fuel Sump strainer clogged. Timing chain replaced. |
| Saab 9-5 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 109000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 114000 | 1850 | This car has been a very good car barring the failure of the transmission at approx. 114,000 miles. |
| Feb | 2013 | 93500 | 1000 | Replaced Direct Ignition cassette and serpentine belt |
| Apr | 2013 | 94000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-5 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 134000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 140700 | 120 | Replace direct ignition cassette. Driveability not affected, car was throwing up check engine light. Fixed with new unit. |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-5 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 145000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2009 | 147000 | 1657 | Fuel pump went out, had dealer install new pump and assembly. Lower front engine mount went out and tore the intercooler hose. The swaybar links were also bad. |
| Oct | 2009 | 150000 | 27 | The stop arm was broken, ordered a new from the dealer. Replaced and 1 08 code disappeared. |
| Aug | 2010 | 162000 | 800 | My aftermarket shocks and struts were starting to go bad. Bought new ones all around and am having the dealer install them. |
| Sep | 2010 | 163000 | 1100 | I took the car in to the dealer and they put on my new aftermarket suspension. They also replaced a few key components that go along with the suspension. |
| Dec | 2010 | 168000 | 565 | Idler Pulley blew up which caused the serpentine belt to snap. Dealer replaced Idler, Pulley, Thermostat, and belt. |
| Mar | 2011 | 175000 | 500 | Leak in the AC return hose. Part ordered, replaced, and AC system recharged. |
| Jan | 2012 | 195700 | 600 | Replaced Pads and Rotors on both the front and the rear. |
| Jan | 2013 | 207000 | 500 | A Heater valve and hose were leaking. Both were replaced and the problem was solved. |
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Saab 9-5 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2009 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 106000 | 65 | High beams would not work. re-soldered the contacts on the relay. Otherwise a new relay would cost $240. |
| Nov | 2011 | 120000 | 160 | Tranny coolant lines leaking, replaced seals/ ferrules or whatever, where lines go into radiator. |
| Feb | 2012 | 122000 | 100 | replaced front pads and turned the rotors. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Saab 9-5 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 115000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 118000 | 0 | Main seal oil leak, repaired twice and still leaking. |
| Dec | 2009 | 124000 | 300 | head gasket oil leak repaired after 2 tries. rear suspension defective ...typical of saab 9.5 tire cups and wears on inside edge. usually after 60,000 miles the problem surfaces. |
| Oct | 2011 | 133000 | 750 | abs module failed |
| Mar | 2013 | 138000 | 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. | |
| Saab 9-5 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 236000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 239000 | 577 | Remove and replace Halfshaft and steering knuckle left side |
| Feb | 2010 | 243000 | 332 | Broken S-Belt, and drive belt tensioner pulley. |
| Jul | 2010 | 252000 | 70 | |
| Sep | 2010 | 253000 | 70 | Replaced alternator, and battery |
| Mar | 2012 | 274000 | 0 | Noisy rattling sound |
| Mar | 2013 | 278000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Saab 9-5 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 119000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 120000 | 380 | New alternator |
| Nov | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2000 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 170hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-5 in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 138000 | 72 | Replaced headlamp bulb. |
| Feb | 2011 | 141000 | 220 | Replaced alternator |
| Apr | 2011 | 145000 | 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 | |
| Mar | 2009 | 92000 | 300 | Replaced driver's seat with a used seat because the memory function of the driver's seat was non-functional. In addition, the seats power controls quit working. |
| Sep | 2009 | 96000 | 0 | My Check Engine light comes on at start ... every now and then. It's inconsistency suggests (as did the repair shop) that I can drive it until it, um, just won't start, and I'll be stranded somewhere. I decided I can live with that. I'm retired. 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. | ||
2000 Saab 9-5 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saab 9-5 in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 150000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 153000 | 0 | Car died on the highway. Was told the engine was shot. Decided not to fix it. |
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