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2007 Saab 9-3 repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 306 repairs.
2007 Saab 9-3 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (32%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 218 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Saab 9-3
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| Saab 9-3 in California, United States May 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jul 201049000 miUS $1480 | Clutch and slave cyclinder | ||
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States Dec 2006 - Jul 2009 | |||
| Aug 200827000 mi | Coolant reservoir replaced with newly improved tank. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Oct 2007 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Nov 20076000 mi | Right rear turn signal lamp had failed. Rattle in rear interior of vehicle - cargo area. Rattle/vibration in drivers door panel - caused by audio system low frequency sounds. Rattle in rear interior of vehicle - from cargo area. Rattle/vibration in drivers door panel - caused by audio system low frequency (bass) sounds. | ||
| Dec 200820000 mi | Radio making buzzing noise after warm. Low coolant lamp on at times. Dealer installed updated cool surge tank hose kit per TSB. | ||
| Jan 200921000 mi | Radio replaced for buzzing noise - was diagnosed on prior service visit. | ||
| Jun 201041000 mi | Drivers seat had a creak noise in lower seat cushion/frame area. | ||
| Jul 201041000 mi | Seat creak from lower seat frame. Dealer tightened seat pivot bolt, but noise still there. Seatbelt pivot squeaking. Attempted to lube, but noise is still there so a new seatbelt needed to be ordered. | ||
| Aug 201042200 mi | FINALLY got creaking seat belt replaced after continually trying to lube something that needed to be replaced. Third time would have been a charm, however they forgot to put this part on while fixing the seat and had to go back 4th time! Creaking seat was finally fixed (third visit). Dealer refused to replace seat, but took out and lubed "something." Seems ok, but have totally lost faith in dealers ability to fix anything right the first time. They are horrible. | ||
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in North Carolina, United States Feb 2016 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201653000 miUS $440 | Brake vacuum pump leaking, seals integrated, so pump was replaced | ||
| Apr 201654000 miUS $250 | Driver door locking mechanism replaced | ||
| May 201655000 miUS $120 | Replaced ignitions switch - steering lock warning +12x | ||
| Sep 201664000 miUS $600 | Fault in Wiper controls required replacement of CIM which also control alarm | ||
| Feb 201772000 miUS $620 | Replaced strut end bearings (making noise as spring wound-up & unwound). Also replaced front brake pads (wear item) | ||
| May 201775000 miUS $350 | Left rear door lock mechanism intermittent failure - replaced unit. | ||
| Mar 201897000 miUS $2400 | Valve replacement, New rebuilt head, etc. due to worn valves, hard cold starting RR window regulator replaced | ||
| Aug 2018109000 miUS $200 | Oil leaking from rear of engine. Shop replaced brake vacuum pump. Still leaking oil - will have to return to shop for next go-round. | ||
| Dec 2020163000 miUS $900 | replaced steering pump due to leak. also had cracked coolant tank | ||
| Sep 2021179000 miUS $125 | failed window regulator - left rear | ||
| Dec 2021184000 miUS $500 | left rear window regulator failed. | ||
| Jan 2022185000 miUS $300 | failed ignition coil | ||
| Apr 2022180000 miUS $140 | recharged AC | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2008 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Dec 201030000 mi | Warning notice appeared in display notifying of a "Steering Lock Malfunction, Please make a safe stop.' Nothing locked, though, when mentioned this to the Dealer, a scan was run in the computer and the ignition switch had to be replaced. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada Dec 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Jan 201253900 miC $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. | ||
| Apr 201251760 mi | Poor running due to failing sensors within the Throttle Body. Replaced part under powertrain warranty. | ||
| Oct 201476260 miC $1 | Front sway bar links needed replacement | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Ohio, United States Jan 2012 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Jul 201255000 miUS $790 | Motors in both driver and passenger windows went out | ||
| Mar 201481000 miUS $1700 | driver and passenger side springs broke Fuel sensor failed | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Colorado, United States Jun 2007 - Jul 2016 | |||
| Jun 2007 | Radio control button on steering wheel malfunctioned. Part was ordered June 15 or so. As of August 16, we are still waiting for it. Odometer did not cross 1,000 mile mark til July. | ||
| Aug 20073000 mi | Car would not start (cranked but did not catch). Indicator light said that theft was in progress, although it most definitely was not. Apparently start was disabled for this reason. Dealer updated software and problem has not yet recurred. | ||
| Sep 20073000 mi | Radio part ordered mid-June finally arrived mid-September. Dealer installed it, and problem is fixed. | ||
| Nov 20075000 mi | When the car was in the shop for the recall repair, the mechanics noticed that both tail light relays were bad. They replaced both. Wonder if I was driving around with no tail lights.... | ||
| Nov 200811000 mi | Replaced passenger side tail light assembly. Wasn't actually friend or family who noticed the problem but rather a UPS driver who came up beside me and told me about the short in the light. There was no checkbox for that. | ||
| Jan 200912000 mi | Took car in because one key would not open hatch. Mechanics discovered that driver's side tail light assembly had to be replaced. So now both tail lights on this car have failed in its first 1.5 years. | ||
| May 200915000 miUS $330 | Went in for 2nd year annual service (warranty service). Mechanics discovered broken fender liners that needed to be replaced (I paid). I requested new wiper blades as the old ones were worn out (I also paid). | ||
| May 201020300 mi | bad fuel level sensor broken shifter assembly and knob falling off, car did not go into reverse | ||
| Oct 201021000 mi | Rear window driver's side fell down into door. Replaced window regulator. | ||
| Oct 201126000 miUS $40 | Headlight | ||
| Jan 201230000 miUS $60 | Another headlight | ||
| Mar 201230000 mi | clutch slave cylinder | ||
| May 201230300 mi | A/C wss not working. Turns out mechanic failed to reconnect it after March clutch repair. | ||
| May 201333600 miUS $30 | Error message about right marker failure. Mechanics did not see that but replaced bulbs with lower wattage ones as they knew original bulbs to be an issue. Message has not come back. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Jan 2008 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Mar 201240000 mi | Replaced ignition switch. | ||
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States Jul 2008 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Dec 200926000 mi | Light bulbs. | ||
| Dec 2016127000 miUS $2700 | Transmission needed to be replaced. Found a junkyard used replacement to swap in. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada Mar 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Mar 201381220 miC $150 | Spring | ||
| Apr 201493180 miC $150 | Spring (second one) | ||
| Jun 2016127720 miC $120 | stabilizer bar upper strut mount coils rear spring | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Great Britain Oct 2007 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 200826000 mi | Two drive belt pulleys replaced before anticipated failure - dealer said they would fail if not replaced. Rattles & creaking in centre console & driver's door cured. Others in dash & roof liner advised incurable. | ||
| Jan 200930000 mi | Excess play on front anti-roll bar link arm. | ||
| Oct 200937000 mi | inlet manifold replaced | ||
| Jul 201040000 mi | Replace EGR valve | ||
| Sep 201042000 mi£452 | alternator failed - replace | ||
| Sep 201361000 mi£5 | left dipped beam headlamp replaced | ||
| Jun 201464000 mi£966 | whistle from engine traced to where egr valve meets exhaust. renew egr radiator assembly from inlet manifold to turbo unit. some delay in parts supply & some faulty parts needed reorder. | ||
| Sep 201464000 mi£510 | diesel particulate filter failed | ||
| Saab 9-3 in British Columbia, Canada Dec 2007 - Sep 2022 | |||
| Sep 200918600 mi | throttle position sensor | ||
| Sep 201251460 miC $80 | Seat belt recliner | ||
| Aug 2018117800 miC $50 | Overheated - coolant leak. Flushed + stopleak. | ||
| Mar 2019127720 miC $100 | Replaced oil vacuum pump for oil leak. 1hr repair. Replaced front struts and swaybar linkages. Was overdue - brought handling back to like new. | ||
| Nov 2019130200 miC $100 | New brake pads all around | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Sep 2007 - Mar 2009 | |||
| Sep 200824800 mi | Interior sunroof trim made of hard plastic and attached to metal rail in roof,resulting in slight creaking noise due to movement as car body flexed going over bumps. The button to open glove box was pealing. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States Nov 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Feb 201699700 miUS $500 | oil regulator | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Jan 2017 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Jan 2017136000 miUS $200 | Fuel gauge not working. The problem was the fuel level sending unit attached to the pump in the tank. Due to the age of the vehicle the fuel pump assembly was changed. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in North Carolina, United States Aug 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 200920000 mi | Computer/sensor/module replaced to correct lock/alarm malfunction. Battery replaced as well. Replace Alarm/lock sensor | ||
| Jan 201024500 mi | Windshield Wipers stopped working. Repaired by dealer at no charge. Covered by warranty. | ||
| Apr 201027000 mi | Right low beam headlight failure | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States May 2007 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Nov 20075000 mi | Drive and passenger door panels had finish defect. Both were replaced under warranty. | ||
| Dec 20078000 mi | Loose piece in the passenger door after door panel replacement. | ||
| Dec 200817000 mi | Front light bulb replaced. Side marker bulb replaced. | ||
| Sep 200924000 mi | Tail light out. Had to replace entire tail light assembly. | ||
| Feb 201139000 mi | Steering lock failure. Replaced ignition key mechanism. | ||
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 150hp 1.9L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Tasmania, Australia Nov 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 2014A $600 | Alternator was removed, alternator clutch replaced. | ||
| Feb 2015A $350 | Replaced alternator with upgraded unit. Previous repairer ignored service bulletin stating replace and not repair. Electric solenoids in alternator began to fail leading to dash light. Was still drivable. Replaced alternator with upgraded unit. Previous repairer ignored service bulletin stating replace and not repair. Electric solenoids in alternator began to fail leading to dash light. Was still drivable. | ||
| Nov 201581840 miA $100 | EGR valve replacement. Codes showed intake leak, and vehicle was in limp home mode. Removed valve, was full of carbon and non-operative in open position. | ||
| Feb 201794240 miA $60 | Swirled flap valve rod had fallen off. Required replacement with improved part. Was successful EGR valve required cleaning as had blocked due to SWirl flap valves failing | ||
| Apr 201796100 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
| Saab 9-3 in Hawaii, United States Sep 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jan 201133700 mi | Stability Control Failure Message- Replaced CIM Tech noticed Electric Vacuum Pump In-op- Replaced | ||
| Jun 201133000 mi | Replace exterior windshield trim fron and back. Replaced faulty vacuum pipe. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Missouri, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201239900 miUS $50 | Xenon bulb failed | ||
| Jan 201450000 miUS $5 | Passenger side mirror | ||
| Aug 201562200 miUS $125 | Three year battery failed at three years and one month | ||
| Aug 201664000 miUS $150 | small leak from power steering line. replaced fitting | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada Oct 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Apr 201148980 mi | Battery replaced. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States Dec 2007 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Oct 200818000 mi | Left front headlight leveling system/headlight replaced. | ||
| Jan 200925000 mi | Coolant tank leak. Replace coolant tank and leaking hose. | ||
| Sep 200941000 miUS $454 | turn signal sensor relay had to be replaced tighten a loose door jam or such in the drivers A pillar. replaced rear vents (wouldn't stay up) and a trim piece around a door lock. clunk in rear of car. replaced part of the rear suspension. | ||
| Feb 201047000 mi | Replaced Evaporative line that was leaking. Took 20+ days as the part was backordered from Sweden. After repair, it turned out the evap Valve also needed to be replaced. 3-4 more days in the shop. | ||
| Apr 201049000 mi | replace radio/navigation unit | ||
| Jan 201160000 miUS $50 | engine coil replaced replace one engine coil | ||
| Jun 201274000 miUS $50 | Fuel pump | ||
| Apr 201389000 miUS $47 | faulty reservoir cap for the coolant. replace ignition coil | ||
| Jun 2014106000 miUS $15 | leak on coolant hose | ||
| Aug 2014107700 miUS $450 | replaced coolant tank and hoses due to leak | ||
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Aug 201171000 miUS $160 | AC O-Ring deteriorated, was replaced and R134a was recharged. | ||
| Jul 201396000 miUS $2000 | Actually repair is not yet completed. My car is still in the shop. They cannot figure out how to regprogram the car to the ECM. ECM was on BO till the apocalypse. Dealer ended up taking it as a trade in. Work was NOT performed as the ECM, which went out while I was driving 70mph on the HWY with family,was on BO for ???. Dealer ended up taking it as a trade in. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2009 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Apr 200920000 mi | Coolant reservoir was cracked. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Apr 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| May 200912000 mi | Brake pedal was very soft and sank to floor on hard stops, resulting in excessive stopping distances. According to work order the main hydraulic brake unit was replaced. | ||
| Jun 200913000 mi | Coolant reservoir was cracked and leaking. This is a known defect. Tank was replaced with updated unit. | ||
| Aug 201157000 miUS $150 | Bad ignition coil (cylinder #6) replaced. | ||
| Jul 201386200 miUS $250 | Car misfiring under hard acceleration. Ignition coil pack replaced on cylinder 5. | ||
| Oct 201390800 miUS $600 | Brake pedal had excessive travel and felt soft. Mechanic replaced front pads and rotors and greased all pistons in calipers to remedy a sticking rear caliper. | ||
| Dec 2014109000 miUS $900 | Engine occasionally "stuttered" when accelerating. Diagnosed as a failing fuel pump. Fuel pump replaced. | ||
| Apr 2015114800 miUS $380 | Two ignition coil packs were misfiring and required replacement. Replaced all spark plugs at same time. Left Xenon bulb working intermittently. Replaced bulb and igniter. | ||
| May 2016139100 miUS $1500 | Replaced leaking / worn out (aftermarket) Koni Sport Shocks | ||
| Sep 2016147000 miUS $25 | Left and center windshield washer jets broke. Replaced with new parts. | ||
| Jul 2021192000 miUS $75 | Hoses on coolant tank developed leaks and required replacement | ||
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Spain Oct 2008 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Aug 200921080 mi | coolant reservoir tank leaks, replaced by Saab instruction modification 260-2722. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Alberta, Canada Dec 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jan 2013C $100 | A pinched coolant hose leaked coolant all over the engine bay while driving, requiring the replacement of a hose. | ||
| May 2013119060 miC $600 | Coolant tank cracked, replaced with improved oem metal tank Sway bar links loose, replaced with oem | ||
| Oct 2013125640 miC $500 | Coil packs and plugs. | ||
| Feb 2014129120 miC $10 | License plate body piece came loose. | ||
| Jun 2014132680 miC $1500 | Camber bolts had rusted and rotted. New bolts were ordered and installed before alignment Spark plugs, coilpacks replaced Coolant hoses rotted | ||
| Jul 2017146940 miC $1600 | Front springs Fuel pump oil pressure sensor | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New Hampshire, United States Dec 2014 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201568200 miUS $340 | One failed coil made the engine run rough. | ||
| Sep 201577000 mi | Another ignition coil failed, so the remaining five coils that were not replaced in April were replaced this time. | ||
| Jun 2018121000 miUS $1250 | new clutch | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Virginia, United States Oct 2007 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Dec 20087000 mi | Left rear window would not close unless helped by pulling up on the window. Fix required replacing the regulator. | ||
| Apr 200910000 mi | rattles from dashboard | ||
| Sep 201232000 miUS $290 | Ignition switch module failed, was replaced. | ||
| Feb 201548000 miUS $1000 | Replaced front coil springs, one was broken, one failing | ||
| Jul 201762000 miUS $800 | coils failed | ||
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States Jan 2008 - Apr 2009 | |||
| Jul 200815000 mi | Transmission cable snapped and couldn't change gears | ||
| Jan 200922000 mi | Replaced several light bulbs | ||
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Colorado, United States Aug 2015 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Jun 2016101000 miUS $120 | Passenger side view mirror glass FELL off. Replaced side view mirror glass with 3rd party item. Replaced rear center headliner clip | ||
| Aug 2016102700 miUS $50 | Replaced both R & L low beam headlamps. R side had burnt out. Tried Sylvania H7 Silverstar bulbs this time, hoping for longer service interval. These Saabs seem to go through head lamps at a high rate. | ||
| Sep 2016103000 miUS $60 | Engine stumbling badly at idle during cold start. Replaced all spark plugs with NGK PFR6T-10G plugs. Added SeaFoam to fuel tank. Problem cleared up over the course of a week. | ||
| Feb 2017107000 miUS $565 | Replace passenger side (Right) low beam bulb. Remove and replace rear brake pads. Brake fluid flushed. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States Dec 2006 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Oct 200718000 mi | Fixed broken shifter knob and door panel that came loose. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Jul 2011 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Sep 201141540 miC $660 | Front suspension coils broken and replaced. | ||
| Jan 201244020 miC $200 | Windshield fluid pump replaced. | ||
| Jul 201250220 mi | Replacement | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada Jun 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Sep 201239680 miC $2 | The aluminium heat deflector under the trunk was loose and knocking when hitting road bumps. | ||
| Nov 201350200 miC $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. | ||
| Jul 201455680 miC $300 | Both rear window regulators were faulty. Both replaced. But if I had checked them at first, I could have put back the wire onto the regulator wheel at nos cost. But since I had the parts in hand (bought 276$) I decided to replace them. | ||
| Sep 201457660 miC $500 | Upholstery: The driver seat leather cracked on the side. This is apparently related to the seat heater. I bought a new one and installed it. | ||
| Oct 201458280 miC $225 | Rear brake caliper stuck. Changed both sides rear pads and rotor. Also changed the driver side caliper. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 201493000 miUS $1200 | Worn intake valves. Valves were not hardened properly from the factory. Caused hard/rough start problem. Intake valves were replaced to correct. | ||
| Jul 201494300 miUS $200 | Turbo was leaking boost into the crankcase and causing excessive oil consumption. May have been due to fault in reinstallation of turbo from previous work. | ||
| Oct 201496000 miUS $150 | Rear passenger window regulator broke during normal operation of the window. A new regulator was needed to fix the problem. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Mar 2016 | |||
| May 201352060 miC $600 | Fuel sender needed to be replaced (fuel gauge wasn't working) | ||
| Feb 201470660 miC $300 | Thermostat was malfunctioning | ||
| Oct 2015104880 miC $1200 | Cracked strut mount. | ||
| Jan 2016105400 mi | The car was stuttering under any gas. Could not continue to drive. Had to have car towed to mechanic. $600 later it was identified + fixed as spark plug problem. | ||
| Feb 2016105400 miC $1700 | The check engine light flashing. Car did not have any power. 3 of the coils had to be replaced. | ||
| Mar 2016105400 mi | Needs strut mounts & coil spring. The coil spring had completely broke. Did not repair. The car will be headed for salvage. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Districto Federal, Mexico Feb 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Feb 201562000 mi$450 | Car took a long time to start, in the mornings or when it was not running for more than 15 mins. I was not able to get it fixed | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2009 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jul 201276300 miUS $1000 | ac compressor replacement` | ||
| Jan 201473800 miUS $260 | replaced rear shocks | ||
| Apr 201499700 miUS $1100 | Replace front links, struts, springs (1 spring broken). | ||
| Jun 2016130000 miUS $1400 | 2 front sway bar links recharge AC | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Jul 2007 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jan 20087000 mi | Drivers side seat retaining clips. | ||
| Jul 200937000 miUS $104 | |||
| Saab 9-3 in Michigan, United States Jul 2008 - May 2009 | |||
| Sep 200818000 mi | Front anti-sway bar was making a clunking sound. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Feb 2007 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Jan 200936000 mi | Transmission shifting rough. | ||
| Dec 200955000 miUS $800 | Throttle Position Sensor failed | ||
| Jul 2012100800 miUS $500 | noisy bearing | ||
2007 Saab 9-3 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Alberta, Canada Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201342160 miC $1500 | Car would not start. -30 outside. Battery exploded and key would not unlock. Required a new set a keys and ICM (?) module. Car needed to be towed to a garage. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Indiana, United States Sep 2007 - May 2010 | |||
| Feb 201027000 mi | Replaced sway bar ends | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Sep 2007 - Feb 2012 | |||
| Oct 20074000 mi | Faulty window regulator, driver's side front. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jul 2015114700 miUS $5 | City light bulbs were out. Use W5W bulbs to replace all two city lights and side markers. | ||
| Jan 2016US $100 | The o-ring in the power steering pump was shot. Engine oil and steering oil was mixing in the steering oil reservoir. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Aug 2007 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Dec 20079000 mi | Had difficulties with the ignition key sticking. They replaced the ignition sensor and re-calibrated the key so that it would work. | ||
| Jun 200817000 mi | Could not unlock the ignition key to start the car. Needed new Electronic key. | ||
| Sep 200819000 mi | The seat cover came lose form the seat frame. | ||
| Dec 200824000 mi | Seat bottom came unsecured from seat frame | ||
| Feb 201043000 mi | Radio Controls would not function | ||
| Mar 201159000 miUS $1800 | Error in traction control computer, need to replace cim module, the main module of the car. | ||
| Dec 2013101000 miUS $300 | Windshield washer arm would not move. | ||
| Aug 2014112000 miUS $125 | No Airconditioning | ||
| Jun 2015122000 miUS $449 | Needed oil change, tire rotation and a/c system has small leak. Needed recharge | ||
| Jul 2015122000 mi | Had a water leak somewhere on the passenger side of the car. The multi-unit Climate Control did not work on the passenger side. The heated Seat on the Drivers Side did not work. It was also consuming a large amount of oil, roughly a Quart per 1,500 miles, and I was told that it was likely the turbo fan seal that was leaking, as the car was not indicating signs of burning oil. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2007 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 200934000 mi | Auto A/C was dropping into manual mode occasionally during wet weather | ||
| May 201267200 miUS $1005 | A/C compressor clutch solenoid failed. The solenoid is not a replaceable part, so the entire compressor+clutch assembly had to be replaced. | ||
| May 201377000 miUS $199 | Lower Schrader valve found to be leaking | ||
| Jul 201486200 miUS $161 | Dye test indicated Evaporator has a slow leak | ||
| May 201587600 miUS $800 | A/C leak. Evaporator replaced. | ||
| Dec 201692000 miUS $25 | A/C wasn't working. Added refrigerant using recharge kit | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Minnesota, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201898000 miUS $400 | Some kind of leak of oil into the power steering pump, had to change a gasket Wiper transmission failed on one side, had to be replaced. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in North Carolina, United States Dec 2006 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 200717000 mi | cd player would not work | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Massachusetts, United States May 2007 - Jun 2011 | |||
| May 201058000 miUS $500 | Ignition Control Module (ICM) died. Needed to be replaced. Electronic Ignition problem | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Aug 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Aug 201687000 miUS $169 | drive belt needed to be replaced - it broke when removed it was so dry - it was the original one that had to be replaced - also an oil change | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Maryland, United States Dec 2012 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Nov 201293000 miUS $1600 | Car would not start due to CIM failure. Locks and alarm were also affected. Replaced the CIM and keys. Dealer programming was required. | ||
| May 201398000 miUS $140 | Loose sway bar link. One ball joint was loose and making noise. Sway bar link was replaced as it is not servicible AC was low on refrigerant following recharge 6 months prior. No leaks found under the hood. Detected refrigerant in the area of the evaporator. Recharged the AC again and system is working again. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200926000 miUS $500 | Pinch sensor on the drivers side of the car fails. Only fix is to re-flash the computer. The repair works for a couple of weeks then fails again. | ||
| Dec 200926000 miUS $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. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Minnesota, United States May 2009 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Sep 201150000 miUS $225 | Dead starter. Replaced. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Oct 2008 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Jul 200929000 mi | Strange wheel lock malfunction messages for weeks. One day car would not start. Towed car to dealer. Battery replaced. Wheel lock malfunctions start again. Taken back to dealer and ignition is replaced. Problem fixed. | ||
| Jan 201035500 mi | Both the front low beam and the rear high mounted brake light malfunctioned. The bulbs were replaced and the problem is fixed. The driver's power seat control mounting was broken and the control panel was hanging off. The panel was replaced. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Quebec, Canada Sep 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201134720 mi | Driver seat tear (bottom) which was repaired under Warranty. | ||
| Jan 2012C $80 | Replaced front right position light and socket. Also, secured muffler heat deflector. | ||
| Apr 201450000 mi | Aside from brakes and drums the front Coil springs where replace because of corrosion, all original SAAB parts Replace Catalytic converter under Warranty; appointment canceled | ||
| Sep 201455180 mi | Replaced Catalytic converter under Quebec 8 Year Warranty | ||
| Dec 201773780 miC $100 | Back left brake light wires was causing an electronical short and had to be fixed. | ||
| May 201878120 miC $350 | Heat Sensor module defect. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2009 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Sep 200917000 mi | At the Saab dealer, under warranty, corrected “left front light failure”. I never found a bulb that was out, but they fixed something at the dealer. No charge. In the shop for 3 hours, as I also had an oil change service, also no charge. | ||
| Oct 200920000 miUS $60 | Headlights seemed dim, replaced with new brighter 90w bulbs. One of the replaced bulbs was completely shaded/blackened. Still working, but not bright. | ||
| Oct 201151000 miUS $200 | Very small coolant leak, radiator was replaced. | ||
| Apr 201478700 miUS $150 | Fuel pump and gas gauge sending unit replaced. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States Nov 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Dec 201072000 miUS $127 | Catalytic converter bolt came loose causing loud ringing sound. Had to pay $127.00 for diagnostics. Also stalling. Needs engine software update and spark plugs and 60k mile service done. I'm the second owner. Love it to death. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2010 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Dec 201188000 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. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Feb 2010 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Mar 201084000 miUS $30 | Headlight bulbs went out. replaced with new ones. | ||
| Oct 2014176000 miUS $100 | Starter | ||
| Saab 9-3 in North Carolina, United States Jan 2010 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Feb 201021300 mi | During test drive, I noticed the driver's window made a horrible screeching sound when going up. The dealer lubricated the regulator prior to the sale. The car also pulled heavily to the right during braking; brakes were repaired for free later. | ||
| Oct 201027800 mi | Gaskets around driver's door were replaced to eliminate a persistent water leak into the footwell. | ||
| Mar 201133000 mi | Power steering hose has corroded, causing a small leak. | ||
| Sep 201139000 mi | The windshield wiper nozzles began leaking fluid. Replaced under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201248000 miUS $370 | The front driver's window regulator chewed itself up and failed. | ||
| May 201353000 miUS $220 | Front sway bar link went bad, causing clunking sound. Both front links were replaced. | ||
| May 201459000 miUS $14 | A windshield fluid nozzle broke apart. This was the second time a nozzle failed. Part replaced, an easy but annoying thing to fix. | ||
| Dec 201570000 miUS $120 | The ignition control module (the key switch) failed, causing the common "steering wheel lock malfunction" error to appear every few minutes. | ||
| Apr 201779000 miUS $400 | Slow coolant leak fixed by replacing hoses and fittings Driver's door lock actuator failed and was replaced | ||
| Jul 201779000 miUS $8 | The windshield fluid nozzles break every 18 months on this car. I replaced one myself (part, $8). I bought a Chinese aftermarket one, which hopefully lasts longer than the SAAB OEM nozzles that keep failing. | ||
| Jan 201882000 miUS $95 | An ignition coil failed and was replaced while deciding whether to fix the low compression or sell the car. This model is notorious for an "intake valve wear" flaw. This car is slow to start when cold and has a rough idle. A compression test revealed poor cold compression, consistent with failing intake valves. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Oct 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Nov 200941000 miUS $70 | had the amp replaced once and waiting on another amp forever. hiss coming from rear right speaker most of the time. | ||
2007 Saab 9-3 4-door
turbocharged 4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States Feb 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200817000 mi | Left low beam failure. | ||
2007 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Colorado, United States Sep 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2016110200 miUS $650 | Convertible top hydraulic hoses cracked, spraying hydraulic oil on the passenger seat and preventing the top from moving. Required replacement of both full lines. About 6 hours of work + 2 used lines. | ||
| May 2018118000 miUS $600 | Fuel sender stopped working, resulting in unreliable gas gauge. Needed new fuel sender. | ||
| Jun 2018120000 miUS $3000 | Transmission damaged beyond repair--issues with valve body, torque converter, 2nd and 3rd gears. Leaking fluid everywhere. However, transmission was not replaced at shop, because this model of transmission apparently wasn't available used in mechanic's parts network. Fix estimated to cost $3000 or more once transmission becomes available. | ||
2007 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 250hp 2.8L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in New York, United States Nov 2009 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Apr 201138300 mi | no response to FOB, car could not start | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Florida, United States Jan 2010 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Sep 201044000 mi | CD's not being read, replaced CD Player. Loss of coolant at hose to the Coolant tank, Coolant tank replaced under recall. Floormat catch hook replaced. Gas cap replaced and brake fluid reservoir cap replaced, replaced tires, broken belt. | ||
| Oct 201046000 mi | Drivers HID not raising on dark roads, HID assembly was replaced, repair to part or software reload not attempted. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Illinois, United States Apr 2010 - Nov 2012 | |||
| Feb 201215000 miUS $500 | Coolant resevoir leaked and needed to be replaced, this was a known problem but with Saab out of bussiness it was on my dime....... | ||
| Saab 9-3 in New Jersey, United States Nov 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 2021124000 miUS $1200 | ignition coils replaced | ||
2007 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Tennessee, United States Aug 2007 - May 2011 | |||
| Aug 201079000 miUS $125 | Replaced the ignition switch module in center console to correct Steering Wheel Lock alert being thrown | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Texas, United States Oct 2007 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Sep 200936000 mi | Traction control sensor acted up, replaced. | ||
| Jul 201044300 mi | Steering lock malfunction. Part replaced. | ||
2007 Saab 9-3 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 210hp 2.0L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Saab 9-3 in Indiana, United States Oct 2007 - Dec 2021 | |||
| May 200931000 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. Back driver window squeaks when putting windows down after putting top down. Happens about every 10 times of putting the top down. Dealer could not replicate so did nothing. Happened later in the day after picking up the car. Auto Transmission hard shifts from 2nd to 3rd when accelerating slowly. Also slightly jerks forward when downshifting/dropping out of gear while coasting. Happens at 50 mph (dropping out of 5th) and 2 times between 35 and 20 mph (downshifting). | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Minnesota, United States Dec 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 2016103000 miUS $1597 | Replaced noisy drivers side front wheel bearing Replaced leaky brake vacuum pump Replaced leaky power steering pump Replaced failed PCV valve | ||
| Jan 2017116395 miUS $1547 | Replaced front sway bar links Replace front struts and springs. One spring broken. | ||
| Jul 2017124694 miUS $800 | Replace rear brake rotors and pads Replace spark plugs | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Kentucky, United States Jun 2010 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jun 2010US $255 | |||
| Nov 201045000 mi | Check engine light 02 sensor replaced right side marker and right fog light replaced right side marker and right fog light replace Check engine light 02 sensor replaced | ||
| Apr 201149000 mi | A/C compressor replaced under warranty | ||
| Jul 201263000 miUS $24 | Replace tensioner pulley | ||
| Jan 201370000 miUS $160 | Routine maintenance, oil change, wiper blades, left front fog light. Billed 1/8 hour for the last. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in California, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201136000 miUS $85 | Replaced failing key. | ||
| Dec 201142000 miUS $1900 | replaced leaking power steering pump. | ||
| Apr 201244700 miUS $1300 | Replace two hydraulic cylinders and sensor in convertible top mechanism. | ||
| May 201474400 miUS $350 | Fuel pump failed. | ||
| Jun 201475000 miUS $100 | Serpentine belt failed. | ||
| Jun 201696000 miUS $1200 | Replaced A/C evaporator. | ||
| Sep 201698000 miUS $350 | Faulty door lock was causing security system to fail. Door lock was replaced. | ||
| Apr 2017104000 miUS $200 | Crankshaft position sensor replaced. | ||
| Sep 2017108300 miUS $350 | Replace cooling fans and controller. | ||
| Saab 9-3 in Georgia, United States Mar 2007 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Oct 201688000 miUS $50 | Transmission locked up in park. Would not move out of park in any key position. Took car to independent car repair, where they fixed solenoid. All work's well now. | ||
| Jul 201791500 miUS $250 | AC Evaporator leaked. Long process removing everything under dash, until purchased a flexible drive extension (strong spring with 3/8" fitting on each end). Total time 10 hours, could do it now it less than 5 hours with this flexible drive extension (purchased in big box store). Evaporator inlet became loose. Not welded or soldered, held to the body by chemical bonding. Replaced expansion valve, gaskets, etc.. also. | ||
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