SAAB 9-3 SportCombi Control arm replacement Cost
2004–2008 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$413–$4.3k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
1.5–4.5h
At a typical garage
Control arms connect the wheel hub to the chassis and contain bushings and often a ball joint; worn bushings cause clunking, vibration through the steering wheel and imprecise handling. Replacement typically includes new bushings or a complete arm. SAAB 9-3 SportCombi control arm replacement costs $413–$4269 plus alignment.
Typical parts included
- Control arm (wishbone) – front
- Control arm – rear
- Control arm bushing
What affects the price
- Whether the full arm or just the bushings are replaced (separate bushings are cheaper but more labour-intensive)
- Front vs rear and upper vs lower arm position
- Wheel alignment required afterwards
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Control arm replacement on a SAAB 9-3 SportCombi typically takes 1.5–4.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a SAAB 9-3 SportCombi, this is typically needed as needed—typically every 80,000–150,000 miles; bushings wear before the arm itself.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the SAAB 9-3 SportCombi
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$383–$701
- ABS sensor replacement$158–$289
- ABS system bleeding$126–$231
- AC compressor clutch replacement$315–$578
- AC compressor replacement$338–$619
Control arm replacement cost on similar cars
- BMW 3 Series Sedan$270–$495
- MERCEDES BENZ C-Klasse and predecessors$270–$495
- AUDI A4$270–$495
- VOLVO S60$297–$545
- CADILLAC BLS Wagon$270–$495
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