SAAB 900 Cabrio Cylinder head gasket replacement Cost
1986–1994 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$1.1k–$2.9k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
6–15h
At a typical garage
The head gasket seals the combustion chambers and coolant passages between the engine block and cylinder head. A blown gasket causes overheating, white exhaust smoke, coolant loss and milky oil—left unrepaired it leads to severe engine damage. SAAB 900 Cabrio head gasket replacement costs $1139–$2898—one of the more substantial engine repairs.
Typical parts included
- Cylinder head gasket
What affects the price
- Whether the cylinder head needs resurfacing or replacement
- V6/V8 engines require two gaskets, doubling parts cost
- Whether ancillary components (thermostat, water pump, belts) are replaced at the same time
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Cylinder head gasket replacement on a SAAB 900 Cabrio typically takes 6–15 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a SAAB 900 Cabrio, this is typically needed head gaskets are replaced on failure; correct coolant maintenance and not overheating the engine are the best prevention.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the SAAB 900 Cabrio
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$446–$829
- ABS sensor replacement$184–$341
- ABS system bleeding$147–$273
- AC compressor clutch replacement$368–$683
- AC compressor replacement$394–$731
Cylinder head gasket replacement cost on similar cars
- MERCEDES BENZ E-Klasse Cabriolet and predecessors$1.1k–$2.0k
- BMW Z4 Roadster$1.1k–$2.0k
- AUDI A4 Cabriolet$1.1k–$2.0k
- CHEVROLET Camaro Convertible$1.3k–$2.5k
- VOLKSWAGEN Golf Cabrio$1.1k–$2.0k
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