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Saab 9-3 repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (7%)
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Chart based on 1973 repairs.
Saab 9-3 suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 271 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 14260 mi $459 |
"Bonk" noise, front, right, when turning the steering wheel at standstill, or low speed. Ball bearing P/N 13 270 705 replaced, both sides. |
| 19430 mi $18000 |
Both rear shock absobers leaking, replaced. OEM P/N 12848627. |
2009 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 2500 mi | alignment |
| 43000 mi | mechanic found loose tie rod end |
| 69000 mi US $300 |
Leaking shocks |
| 84900 mi US $60 |
Left rear bearing |
2009 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 80600 mi | Rear right top strut mount had crack.replaced both left and right mounts. |
2009 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 58000 mi US $1426 |
Needed new front springs, were broken so replaced struts at the same time to avoid duplication of future labor. |
| 67000 mi US $1000 |
Rear shock leak and failure |
2009 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 30100 mi C $100 |
Replaced links |
2009 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual AWD
| 57840 mi C $1400 |
Rear shocks were leaking - self leveling units had to order parts from Sweden due to back order in North America |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 27000 mi | Power steering fluid leaking from steering rack and hitting exhaust manifold causing smell. Rack to be replaced under warranty. Part on order. |
| 27500 mi | Steering rack replaced, four-wheel alignment performed. Warranty repair. |
| 84000 mi US $800 |
Replaced self-leveling shock absorber |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 45260 mi C $156 |
Front sway bar links were making noise. Parts replaced and fixed. |
| 140740 mi C $1000 |
Sway bar links and strut mounts and bearings replaced due to wear. |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 251000 mi US $600 |
Front control arms, sway bar bushings, wheel bearings. Rear control arms, sway bar bushings and wheel bearings Rear brakes |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 124620 mi C $1200 |
Front suspension: Broken front springs-replaced, top plates jammed-replaced, lower suspension arm, bad joints-replaced. tie-rod end worn-replaced. |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 135160 mi C $200 |
Link kit replacement, passenger side. |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 71300 mi C $800 |
Rear shock was leaking, replaced shocks and springs |
| 43400 mi | Abnormal sound coming from the rear. Mechanic diagnosed a broken rear shock (passenger side). Said it needs to be replaced , + other rear shock needed to be changed as well. |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 280hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual AWD
| 25200 mi C $780 |
Power steering pump shot; XWD-specific parts needed to be ordered in from Sweden and installed. |
| 34700 mi | Power steering fluid level low. |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 86000 mi US $400 |
Front Springs broke, needed to be replaced. |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 101000 mi US $1400 |
Struts, springs and tie rod ends |
| 55680 mi C $650 |
struts front clunking on bumps. nothing short of annoying but did not effect driveability. |
| 58280 mi C $20 |
Power steering was not working. Flushed system. No issues |
| 61680 mi C $50 |
Sway bar end links and Strut assembly ordered sway bar end links and strut assembly replaced. update: end links failed 5000km after. |
| 94000 mi US $650 |
Both front coil springs replaced as they had broken. |
| 102300 mi C $50 |
Left rear upper shock absorber mount cracked. The part was replaced with a new one. |
| 107260 mi C $130 |
Replace both front springs. They had broken about 4" along from the bottom end. |
| 133920 mi C $1110 |
Leaking front right shock strut. Broken rear springs. |
| 140120 mi C $200 |
One week after finishing the clutch replacement the right front wheel bearing became noisy. I replaced it myself. |
2008 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 124000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced both stabilizer bar links (were making squeeks/groans during turning) - recommend getting the greasable ones from Moog so you can add grease periodically and never have to replace again. Replaced struts - Recommend Bilstein HD, Koni, KYB, maybe Monroe, but not probably not Sachs OEM. |
| 60000 mi US $195 |
Power steering pump is driven directly off of the camshaft. The seal in the pump failed allowing engine oil to pump into the rower steering pump reservoir and overflow. The pump was replaced with a remaufactured unit. |
| 117000 mi US $1300 |
Front struts & springs replaced along with rear shocks & springs. One original front spring was found to be broken during strut replacement. |
| 134000 mi US $400 |
Front wheel was missing a lug. Shop determined threads inside bearing had rusted away. Bearing replaced to resolve problem. Repair was successful. |
2008 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 255hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 79360 mi | Front link kit and rear bushings |
2008 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 21300 mi US $100 |
Lose suspension bolt and oil change |
2007 Saab 9-3
Engine not specified
| 81000 mi US $1700 |
driver and passenger side springs broke |
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 50500 mi C $500 |
Broken FR coil spring, not covered under the 2003-06 rust belt extended coil spring warranty on the 9-3 because mine is an '07. |
| 76260 mi C $1 |
Front sway bar links needed replacement |
| 72000 mi US $620 |
Replaced strut end bearings (making noise as spring wound-up & unwound). Also replaced front brake pads (wear item) |
| 163000 mi US $900 |
replaced steering pump due to leak. also had cracked coolant tank |
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 127720 mi C $100 |
Replaced front struts and swaybar linkages. Was overdue - brought handling back to like new. |
| 81220 mi C $150 |
Spring |
| 93180 mi C $150 |
Spring (second one) |
| 127720 mi C $120 |
stabilizer bar upper strut mount rear spring |
| 30000 mi | Excess play on front anti-roll bar link arm. |
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 150hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| 96100 mi | Water was being directed directly into the power steering system from rain runoff. This caused the lubricant to disappear from the power steering system on the knuckle that operates it. Required lubricating again as power steering failed several times. Has been fine since. |
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 64000 mi US $150 |
small leak from power steering line. replaced fitting |
| 139100 mi US $1500 |
Replaced leaking / worn out (aftermarket) Koni Sport Shocks |
| 41000 mi US $454 |
clunk in rear of car. replaced part of the rear suspension. |
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 48000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced front coil springs, one was broken, one failing |
| 119060 mi C $600 |
Sway bar links loose, replaced with oem |
| 132680 mi C $1500 |
Camber bolts had rusted and rotted. New bolts were ordered and installed before alignment |
| 146940 mi C $600 |
Front springs |
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 18000 mi | Front anti-sway bar was making a clunking sound. |
| 50200 mi C $200 |
The intermediate steering shaft was seized. After adding some lube, it was working good, but the problem came back quickly. The mechanic changed the part. It's fixed. Steering was Noisy when turning at low speed. |
| 41540 mi C $660 |
Front suspension coils broken and replaced. |
| 50220 mi | Replacement |
| 100800 mi US $500 |
noisy bearing |
| 73800 mi US $260 |
replaced rear shocks |
| 99700 mi US $1100 |
Replace front links, struts, springs (1 spring broken). |
| 130000 mi US $1400 |
2 front sway bar links |
| 105380 mi C $1200 |
Cracked strut mount. |
| 108500 mi | Needs strut mounts & coil spring. The coil spring had completely broke. Did not repair. The car will be headed for salvage. |
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 98000 mi US $400 |
Some kind of leak of oil into the power steering pump, had to change a gasket |
| 122000 mi US $100 |
The o-ring in the power steering pump was shot. Engine oil and steering oil was mixing in the steering oil reservoir. |
| 27000 mi | Replaced sway bar ends |
| 98000 mi US $140 |
Loose sway bar link. One ball joint was loose and making noise. Sway bar link was replaced as it is not servicible |
| 88000 mi | Repaired left front wheel bearing, for the second time, at 87k. First time it failed at 40k. Right bearing is still fine at 88k. |
| 50000 mi C $2000 |
Aside from brakes and drums the front Coil springs where replace because of corrosion, all original SAAB parts |
| 33000 mi | Power steering hose has corroded, causing a small leak. |
| 53000 mi US $220 |
Front sway bar link went bad, causing clunking sound. Both front links were replaced. |
| 26000 mi US $1100 |
Right front spring assempbly broke, causing the spring to run the inside of the right front tire. Car was not operable. Had to be towed to dealer. Per dealer this is a known problem. |
2007 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 44300 mi | Steering lock malfunction. Part replaced. |
2007 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 42000 mi US $1900 |
replaced leaking power steering pump. |
| 31000 mi | Clunking sound in front right suspension when you hit a bump. Dealer replaced roll bar due to wear. Still clunking sound in certain situations. |
| 103000 mi US $1597 |
Replaced noisy drivers side front wheel bearing Replaced leaky power steering pump |
| 116395 mi US $1547 |
Replaced front sway bar links Replace front struts and springs. One spring broken. |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 38000 mi | Front left spring broke |
| 87000 mi US $40 |
Replaced existing sway bar links with a beefier part due to subpar OEM life. |
| 30000 mi | The car makes a noise when the wheel is turned sharply while moving. The shop thinks it's one of two things -- they tried the first, and now I need to bring it back so they can try the second. |
| 31000 mi | The car makes a noise when the wheel is turned sharply while moving. Still. |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 63000 mi US $201 |
replaced worn sway bar end links |
| 70000 mi US $200 |
Creak in suspension, lubed suspension, will monitor. |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 124900 mi US $130 |
Replaced shock absorbers |
| 140000 mi US $200 |
Replaced struts |
| 65100 mi C $900 |
tie-rod end |
| 33000 mi US $200 |
Knocking noise from front passenger side. Dealer found broken coil spring. Replaced under warranty and recall campaign for this MY |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 50000 mi | Brake service - new pads and rotors |
| 60000 mi US $100 |
Right-front spring broke. This is a known problem and was covered under warranty by GM. I paid for a front end alignment. |
| 66900 mi US $330 |
Replaced ball joints at end of sway bar |
| 16000 mi | Front strut bushings were bad, made light clunking noise. Not a safety issue, just an annoyance, not sure if/when they would have failed. |
| 17000 mi | Front strut bushings replaced. |
| 175000 mi US $200 |
Worn sway bar end link bushings caused clunk over bumps, especially when one front wheel move up and down independently of the other. |
| 142700 mi US $35 |
Remove Power steering pump assembly, replace O-ring and seal. |
| 69000 mi | Right-front spring broke near bottom coil. Saab has extended the warranty on the springs for 10 years/120,000 miles as this is a known issue in the "snow-belt" states where salt is used on the roads. Dealer replaced both front springs. |
| 121700 mi US $700 |
Replaced front struts & sway bar links Replaced rear shocks and fractured upper-shock mounts (cast aluminum) |
| 151000 mi US $66 |
Toe control adjusting bolt was seized inside of toe control arm on left-rear of vehicle. Replaced eccentric bolt, nut, and toe control arm. |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 75020 mi C $500 |
Replaced one front and one rear coil spring that had broken |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 65720 mi $700 |
steering column lock (electronic lock) is indicating that steering is locked when its not, unable to start the engine, |
| 120000 mi US $1000 |
Broken front springs required replacement |
| 100000 mi | Front springs broke and repaired under GM warranty campaign. Damaged tire and towing not covered. |
| 133800 mi US $850 |
Replaced inner and outer tie-rod ends,front sway bar links and rear upper control arm due to expected wear. |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 26600 mi | Right front spring broke due to corrosion. Both front springs were replaced. Front right spring broke, replaced both front springs and bearings under warranty. From discussion board seems to be common problem |
| 30000 mi | Light clunking noise from left from suspension was determined to be left front strut and was replaced. |
| 36000 mi | replace worn right front inner tie rod |
| 65000 mi | front right spring cracked |
| 83000 mi US $50 |
Sway bar link |
| 145000 mi US $100 |
replaced broken shock absorbers and mounts |
| 140900 mi US $700 |
Had to replace Front Spring due to it failing and breaking. Replaced both front Springs and Struts. |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 36000 mi | Developed popping noise when going over small road irregularities. Dealer replaced front struts and strut bearings - problem solved, car feels like new. Cost = 0. |
| 18600 mi | Knocking front suspension and/or rattly steering rack. |
| 18600 mi | Front suspensiuon knocking due to faulty suspension arms and bushes. Known problem fixed by repalcing parts to a later (2008 model year) design. |
| 46000 mi | Minor repair. Loose fly bar in suspension caused knocks on bumps. Tightened for no charge - repair took 45 minutes. |
| 117500 mi US $1500 |
Struts in front replaced. One spring in the front broken and replaced. Upper control arms in back replaced. All of my cars need this repair around 120,000 miles as the road in CT beat up suspensions on all brands. |
| 141000 mi US $200 |
Power steering was seeping oil. Time to replace at 140,000. |
| 91000 mi US $900 |
Needed Tie-rods Replaced steering pump |
| 79000 mi US $25 |
Sway bar links were worn out and rattling over bumps. Replaced them. |
| 79500 mi US $300 |
Power steering pump seal failed, allowed engine oil to be pumped into steering system (this is a common issue) |
| 88000 mi | struts and shocks needed replacement after 20k miles since previous repair. Also was told this causes misalignment, needed new tires as a result |
| 49000 mi | Second time a front coil spring has broken. This is a crappy Saab part. |
| 107800 mi US $160 |
Front spring broke both replaced with aftermarket parts |
| 122222 mi US $1700 |
Had to replace defective seat position sensor |
2006 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 10000 mi | Knocking sound coming from front suspension when cold. |
| 11000 mi | Rattling from front end due to defective front suspension bushings. |
| 159600 mi US $1100 |
Replaced struts, strut mounts, front LCAs (bushings & ball joints included), and rear suspension bushings. Struts had become very loose when rallycrossing, which probably affected other bushings & ball joints. Repair was done before an HPDE. |
| 217000 mi US $110 |
Driver's side lower control arm containing the lower ball joint was loose and had play. This was replaced |
| 93000 mi US $50 |
Sway bar end links replaced |
| 36000 mi | Bad strut bearing (drivers side, front). Dealer replaced both front strut bearings as a precaution. |
| 44300 mi | A loud "sproing" noise was heard just after driving out of our garage, steering wheel then jumped to the left. Car was towed to dealership and was found to have a broken spring. Both front springs were replaced under Saab's hidden warranty. |
| 88854 mi US $127 |
Replaced front sway bar links which solved the problem of creaking and groaning over bumps and on turns. After 11 years and almost 90,000 miles, this car has required very little in the way of repairs most of which have been related to quirky electronics. So far, all of the electronic issues (power widows, sunroof, infotainment system) have been resolved by simply "re-booting" the affected system (remove the fuse and re-install after 30 seconds). Mechanically, this car has been great! |
| 95000 mi US $208 |
While having my summer tires put back on, the mechanic noticed that the rear upper shock mount on the drivers side was partially corroded. We had both replaced as a precaution. |
| 96000 mi | One of the sway bar links which had been replaced in June of 2017 failed and was replaced under warranty. |
2006 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 80000 mi US $600 |
Uneven wear pattern on right rear tire indicated worn shock absorber. Decided to replace all 4 shocks and struts. Also replaced front brake pads and rotors while front end was apart. New tires and alignment the following week. |
| 130000 mi US $30 |
Power Steering Reservoir leaking at power steering pump. Removed PS pump, removed reservoir from pump. replaced seal, reassembled. |
| 134000 mi US $270 |
Knocking in front suspension when going over bumps. Problem diagnosed as worn ball joints in front lower control arms. Removed and replaced both front lower control arms. Problem persists. |
| 135300 mi US $50 |
Sway bar links worn. Removed and replaced sway bar links. Knocking when going over bumps resolved. |
| 114000 mi US $140 |
Rear shocks |
2005 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 84800 mi | Passenger side front spring snapped. Covered under extended warranty. |
| 93300 mi US $225 |
Replaced front struts |
2005 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 95000 mi | Broken front coil spring |
| 118000 mi US $15 |
replaced sway bar end links due to damage when removing them for axle replacement earlier |
| 122000 mi | Rear upper control arm bushings worn (both sides). Replaced complete arm with bushings |
| 48734 mi | Front swaybar bushings and upper front strut bearings. Front swaybar bushings and upper front strut bearings, and left front door opening molding replaced under warranty |
| 119000 mi US $120 |
Front Coil Spring Broken. Replaced both front coil springs. Front stabilizer bar links loose, upper strut bearings also replaced. |
2005 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 72000 mi US $1110 |
hub bearing passenger front stabilizer bar bushing replaced |
| 81000 mi US $380 |
Broken spring covered under warranty. strut bushings replaced that I paid for. |
| 149000 mi US $680 |
Broken spring |
| 196000 mi US $200 |
bad tie rod |
| 68000 mi US $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. |
| 111700 mi US $40 |
Power steering pump needed new gasket/ washer on bearing. It was letting engine oil into system and overflowing power steering reservoir. Fairly easy fix. Myself. |
| 145000 mi US $600 |
Rear spring broke |
| 149000 mi US $75 |
Power steering pump gasket was leaking |
| 48000 mi US $300 |
Issue with sway bars. Dealer noticed and replaced under warranty/recall. |
| 67300 mi | Front spring broken and both front springs replaced under warranty. |
| 103000 mi US $800 |
had to get new front shocks |
| 112000 mi US $825 |
Wheel bearing needed replacement as well as a few other suspension bits associated with the bearing |
2005 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 120000 mi | power steering pump leaking - replaced noisy wheel bearing - replaced |
| 94000 mi US $242 |
Left rear upper control arm worn out causing poor rear-end control |
| 98700 mi US $464 |
Cracked left rear shock absorber mount. Replaced mount, both rear shocks. |
| 129000 mi US $120 |
Left front stabilizer bar worn, making "clunking" sound, replaced |
| 134000 mi US $1500 |
Steering became extremely heavy. Replaced power steering pump, which did not correct the problem. Then replaced rack and pinion. Steering now normal. |
| 71300 mi C $1500 |
Broken springs, sway bars, replaced struts |
2005 Saab 9-3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 50000 mi | Corroded and broken coil spring. |
2005 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 127300 mi | Oil leaking into power steering reservoir due to a failed seal |
| 163000 mi US $250 |
Replaced front struts |
| 108900 mi US $100 |
replace worn link rod |
| 188000 mi US $1500 |
broken front spring, leaking front strut replaced front springs and struts |
| 73000 mi US $200 |
Sway bar linkage rubber bushings worn out. Replaced. |
2005 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 74400 mi C $120 |
Changing the suspention bearing |
2005 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 98000 mi US $3000 |
Car wouldn't start due to steering wheel malfunction had CNM reprogrammed |
2005 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 48000 mi | Worn bushing on rear suspension arm. Suspension arm replaced. |
| 58000 mi | Broken front suspension spring |
| 80000 mi £330 |
Steering control module failed and key transponder failed~ both replaced and keys reprogrammed. |
2004.5 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 84000 mi £80 |
two new front anti roll bars |
2004 Saab 9-3
Engine not specified
| 125000 mi US $700 |
New front strut springs installed. Also had them replace the serpentine belt and perform an intermediate service (oil change and multipoint inspection) |
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 124200 mi US $350 |
The struts and shocks were the original on the car and were worn out. Expected at that mileage |
| 130000 mi US $90 |
Wheel bearing needed replaced on the drivers front tire. |
| 259780 mi | Struts |
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 29193 mi | 30000 mile free service (oil/oil filter/air filter/etc), tensioner pulley and belt replaced due to premature wear and excessive noise, front struts replaced due to excessive noise and play due to strut failure |
| 112500 mi US $170 |
Saab issued a safety bulletin for broken front springs and I brought the car to the dealer to be inspected. No problems, right front spring broke 2 wks later. While apart they replaced rt front control arm and other misc wear items. |
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 106000 mi US $300 |
Wheel bearing replaced. |
| 40000 mi | Worn front strut thrust supports and bushings, both sides. Lubed noisy rear sway bar bushings. |
| 43000 mi | Broken right front suspension spring. |
| 89280 mi C $2000 |
Had to replace struts and springs. |
| 97960 mi C $1500 |
wheel bearing had to be replaced |
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 40800 mi US $5 |
Power steering reservoir was leaking. This is a sign of a failed power steering pump seal. It is driven directly from the crank and engine oil seeps into the PS fluid. Part was $5 and 1 hour of labor. |
| 175500 mi US $980 |
Replaced both upper and lower control arms. Replaced outer tie rods. |
| 108200 mi US $75 |
Owner replaced tie rod ends both left and right as right end had worn and torn boot Front sway bar end boot torn and noisy. Replaced sway bar ends on both sides. |
| 109000 mi US $1400 |
Replaced front struts, strut mounts and strut bearings. Replaced both rear upper control arms and 4 wheel alignment. |
| 121000 mi US $85 |
Clunking noise from right side front suspension. Replaced strut mount and strut bearing. |
2004 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 32000 mi | Noisy front suspension. Sway bars needed lubrication |
| 68000 mi US $1000 |
Broken spring |
| 39600 mi | Driver's side front spring replaced |
| 44000 mi | Power steering pump replaced; SID Display replaced |
| 52000 mi | Broken front passenger-side spring. |
| 34000 mi | Noisy front suspension on small speed bumps, replaced sway bar droplinks and strut tower bearings each side. |
| 89000 mi | Springs had rusted through because of a manufacturing defect and were in danger of shearing off while driving. |
| 51000 mi US $1000 |
Broken spring, known issue under warranty. |
| 111000 mi US $900 |
After purchase, recvd message "steering lock malfunction". Took to mechanic and had CIM replaced. Also replaced leaking steering pump. |
| 150000 mi US $350 |
Replaced ball joint, end link. |
2004 Saab 9-3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 47000 mi | Slight click on right hand turns |
| 62000 mi | Power steering overfilled by dealer during a routine maintnance. Local GMC dealer diagnosed and solved problem free of charge while doing my oil change. |
2004 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 169000 mi US $500 |
stabilizer bars making a lot of noise |
| 120000 mi US $20 |
strut bearing replacement |
| 128000 mi US $30 |
Strut mount bearing. |
| 145000 mi US $360 |
Noisy bushing in rear |
| 158000 mi US $30 |
Replaced worn tie rod end Replaced a prematurely worn strut bearing that was only lasted 20,000 miles |
2004 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 178000 mi US $270 |
Heard louder noises coming from the front end. Found it needed two wheel bearings. Purchased a pair from Rock Auto @ 269 with shipping. Installed myself in my garage in approx 3 hours. Problem solved. |
| 65720 mi C $200 |
Replaced front sway bars. |
| 68500 mi US $300 |
Left front wheel hub replaced. |
2004 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 43500 mi US $500 |
Broken front spring |
2003.5 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 150hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 149000 mi £100 |
Replacement of rods |
| 166000 mi £250 |
Suspension rod bearing fail. Replaced |
2003 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 40000 mi | Replaced front end suspension. under warranty |
| 112000 mi US $60 |
The ball joint was bad on the left front and replaced with a used part. |
| 80000 mi | The front left spring was broken. |
| 141000 mi US $150 |
Power steering pump replacement, bad seal |
| 51000 mi | Front coil springs broken, replaced. Front struts and steering links replaced |
| 71000 mi US $247 |
Replaced LH front upper strut mount and bearing. Replaced LH front sway bar link. |
| 72000 mi US $323 |
Replaced both rear upper strut mounts. |
2003 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 52700 mi C $640 |
Strut mount worn, replaced both and included water guard. Alignment required and paid for by customer. |
| 63000 mi | Both front springs were replaced |
| 89300 mi US $340 |
Tie-rod end replaced. |
| 91000 mi US $130 |
Sway bar link was broken |
| 155000 mi US $950 |
right front wheel bearing, 450 |
| 166000 mi | Right front shock/strut |
| 149000 mi US $40 |
Rubber seal between engine and power steering pump had deteriorated, allowing oil to flow unilaterally into the power steering pump and reservoir. Removed power steering pump, replaced seal with viton aftermarket seal. Reassembled. |
| 176600 mi US $200 |
Outer tie rod ends and sway bar links worn causing sloppy steering and uneven tire wear. Replaced at home. |
| 62125 mi $1450 |
Steering and suspension, repair |
| 41000 mi US $140 |
Sway bar linkages replaced, bilaterally |
2003 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 90000 mi US $880 |
Shocks. |
| 64000 mi US $550 |
ABS Bearing on PF wheel went bad. Covered by warranty. |
| 100000 mi US $1000 |
Loose front right tie rod was discovered during an end of warranty inspection. Replaced under warranty. Leaky power steering pump round during end of warranty inspection. Replaced under warranty. |
| 55800 mi $200 |
1. Thrust bearing, PartNo 9191181 2. Support bearing, PartNo 24435884 |
| 59520 mi | Replaced in Rear axel: 1. Cross stay upper 2. Cross stay 3. Links for the anti-roll bar 4. Almost bushings |
| 81000 mi US $566 |
Replacement front coil suspension. I was made aware of this by a letter from Saab NA. I was told the warranty for this part had been extended to 10 years. Coils replaced free of charge as expected. |
| 94000 mi | Spring mounts need to be replaced. |
| 48360 mi C $100 |
Power steering pump replacement. |
| 156700 mi US $1400 |
Soft steering --,dangerous, required major part and pulling motor. |
| 160500 mi US $120 |
A new (one month old) tire blew out while I was Driving; had to be towed to have it replaced. It later turned out it was because a piece of the rear passenger side broken spring, not identified or repaired until March, pierced it. |
| 163000 mi US $2500 |
Bar was replaced, along with three springs. |
| 86000 mi | Front upper strut mount broken |
| 88000 mi US $400 |
Fixed original strut mount problem |
| front strut mount bearings, both sides Airbag system failure |
2003 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 175hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 51000 mi | front end noise still and issue - nothing. replace all control arms and still didn't fix the noise, had gotten really bad and now (jan 6 2007) still there. shift knob came apart and front passenger side door close sensor is bad saying the door is staying |
| 69000 mi US $250 |
FRONT WHEEL BEARING-UNDER WARRANTY OIL CHANGE, ROTATE TIRES, REPLACE SOME BULBS & AIR FILTERS, REAR BRAKES-GENERAL MAINTENANCE |
| 88000 mi | Strut bearings and struts replaced. |
2003 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 98000 mi US $1750 |
Car brought in for 90k maintenance, returned twice in two weeks - 1st for pressure hoses for power steering system, |
2002 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 37200 mi C $92 |
Strut Mount |
| 51150 mi C $300 |
New wheel bearing |
| 60140 mi C $1800 |
New stainless steel exhaust, new pads and rotors on all four corners and new ball joint. |
| 63860 mi C $500 |
Front spring and control arm. Change spark plugs. |
| 92240 mi C $300 |
Wheel bearing |
| 105400 mi C $250 |
Strut assembly blew threw the body. |
| 108500 mi | Wheel bearing needs replacement |
| 76000 mi US $200 |
Right rear shock leaking. Harsh ride in rear. Replace both rear shocks with OEM parts from dealer. |
| 95000 mi US $200 |
Power steering pressure hose burst. Replaces both pressure hoses as 2nd line was corroded and split open during repair of 1st line. |
| 121700 mi US $720 |
Replaced both front struts. Also replaced tires (wear items). |
2002 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 161000 mi US $200 |
Worn ball joints, replaced control arm |
| 89000 mi US $50 |
Tie rods frozen, required replacement for alignment |
| 110000 mi US $20 |
Replaced driver side sway bar end. Rust had caused the bolt holding it in place to fail. |
2002 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Burst into flames. Suspect ruptured PAS hose spraying hydraulic fluid onto exhaust |
2002 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 121000 mi US $50 |
Bushing at inner tie rod wore out and disinegrated, resulting in death-wobble and the destruction of one engine mount as well. Easy, cheap DIY fixes. |
2001 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 230hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 121000 mi US $800 |
front right bearing started to seize. Bearing and assembly replaced. |
2001 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 93000 mi US $2885 |
Tie rod ends worn out, left tie rod end dangerously worn and close to detaching, all tie rods replaced. Front struts and rear shocks worn out, new strut insert and shocks installed. |
2001 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 185hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 124820 mi C $150 |
Tie rod ends changed Steering bushings changed Suspension bushing changed |
2001 Saab 9-3 4dr Hatch
turbocharged 185hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 162000 mi | Front right wheel suspension/steering. Costco said it needed a hub or ball joint. Ended up being something else. |
2001 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 205hp 2.0L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 165000 mi US $1125 |
replaced several front end pieces. |
1999 Saab 9-3
Engine not specified
| 127000 mi US $220 |
Noise when turning steering wheel, empty power steering fluid reservoir every 15-20 miles, failed/broken power steering rack seals. Noise and rattling from front end, especially when driving over bumps. Deteriorating/failing front strut tops/mounts and struts. |
| 167200 mi US $565 |
Power Steering hose had a leak. A new high pressure hose was purchased and installed. Took a long time due to the part not coming in right away. |
| 192000 mi US $1500 |
Steering Rack Replaced with rebuilt unit. Then hose leaks, then more repairs before alignment, ball joints, struts, idler arm, outer tie rod end... |
| 120260 mi C $700 |
A ball joint needed to be replaced. |
| 117000 mi £93 |
My track rods ends were seized and it took the mechanics 2 hours in total to get them out and replace. A common problem i was advised as with the vauxhall. Access was somewhat limited for the mechanics |
1999 Saab 9-3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 167000 mi | power steering fluid leaking |
| 120280 mi C $250 |
Replaced worn outer tie rod ends. |
| 122760 mi C $300 |
Replaced worn rear axle bushings for better handling. |
1999 Saab 9-3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 106000 mi US $4000 |
Power steering pump had to be rebuilt. |
| 106500 mi US $850 |
Replaced tie rod ends and strut mounts. |
| 102000 mi US $1500 |
Brakes needed repair as well as struts, shocks and other items as well |
1999 Saab 9-3 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 143000 mi US $75 |
Broken spring |
1999 Saab 9-3 2-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 136400 mi C $260 |
replaced front ball joints |
| 108500 mi US $300 |
Noise upon hitting bumps on right front end. Replaced right front strut mount. |
| 122700 mi US $29 |
Pulling to the right. Bad wheel bearing. R&R right front wheel bearing. Pulling when going over lane indicators. R&R tie rod ends |
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