Saab 97X
2005–2009 only
2005–2009 Saab 97X models have 225 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 95,250 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2005–2009 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Saab 97X report for every year combined.
What breaks, and when — 2005–2009 only
Median onset: 95,250 miles.
Median onset: 98,000 miles.
Median onset: 65,000 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.
Median onset: 70,000 miles.
Median onset: 95,000 miles.
Median onset: 85,000 miles.
Typical repair: $620–$1,710 nationally.
Median onset: 118,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.
Median onset: 10,000 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $340–$640 nationally.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2005–2009 model years. See the full Saab 97X report for every year and full specs/safety data.