SAAB 9-5 Starter motor replacement Cost
2001–2005 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$470–$3.1k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
1.5–4.5h
At a typical garage
The starter motor cranks the engine to start it; a failing starter may click once, grind, or fail to crank at all—leaving the car unable to start. SAAB 9-5 starter motor replacement typically costs $470–$3132.
Typical parts included
- Starter motor
What affects the price
- Remanufactured vs new starter unit
- Engine size and location of the starter in the engine bay
- Whether the solenoid alone or the full assembly needs replacing
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Starter motor replacement on a SAAB 9-5 typically takes 1.5–4.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a SAAB 9-5, this is typically needed starters typically last 100,000–200,000 miles and are replaced on failure.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the SAAB 9-5
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$425–$765
- ABS sensor replacement$175–$315
- ABS system bleeding$140–$252
- AC compressor clutch replacement$350–$630
- AC compressor replacement$375–$675
Starter motor replacement cost on similar cars
- BMW 5 Series Sedan$330–$594
- AUDI A6 Avant$300–$540
- MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse and predecessors$300–$540
- VOLVO S80$330–$594
- JAGUAR XF$330–$594
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