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Saab 9-7X problems by year

Owners have filed 171 complaints about the Saab 9-7X since 2005, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 2006 model year has 59 complaints, more than any other year, led by fuel system and electrical problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2006
Owner complaints
171
Recalls
4
Worst year
2006
Model years
2005-2009

Saab 9-7X years to avoid

More than twice the 9-7X's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Saab 9-7X years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Saab 9-7X complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20052006200720082009

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Saab 9-7X problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    51
  • Lights
    49
  • Electrical
    43
  • Visibility
    19
  • Engine
    13
  • Driver assistance
    10
  • Suspension
    9
  • Airbags
    8
  • Transmission
    7
  • Steering
    5
  • Body
    5
  • Seats
    4

Most reported problems on the Saab 9-7X

Check engine light 13

Saab 9-7X problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
20098217Lights70,00000
20087822Lights72,24610
20074748Electrical85,00040
20064259Fuel system79,78040Avoid
20057425Lights91,00020

Recalls 4

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Questions about the Saab 9-7X

What years of the Saab 9-7X should you avoid?

2006. It has more than twice the Saab 9-7X's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2006 alone has 59, mostly about fuel system and electrical.

What is the best year for a used Saab 9-7X?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Saab 9-7X?

Fuel system, with 51 complaints across all years, followed by lights (49) and electrical (43).

How many recalls does the Saab 9-7X have?

4 recalls between 2005 and 2009. The 2007 model year has the most, with 4.

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