Suspension Related Problems of the 2005 SAAB 95

Table 1 shows two common suspension related problems of the 2005 SAAB 95.

Table 1. Suspension related problems of SAAB 95

Problem Category Number of Problems
Rear Suspension problems
1
Front Suspension Coil Spring problems
1

Rear Suspension problem #1

Noticed abnormal / early rear tire wear. Noticed abnormal (out of manufacturers spec. ) rear camber. Noticed rear suspension bottom out with moderate loads (approx 1/2 of max load). Oem rear tires cupped and required replacement prematurely due to abnormal rear camber. New tires installed. Rear aftermarket camber shims installed.

Front Suspension Coil Spring problem #2

My 2005 SAAB 9-5 arc right front coil spring broke while my wife was driving the vehicle causing extensive tire damage. The vehicle is being repaired requiring the replacement of both coil springs along with the cv boot. The total cost for repairs is approximately $1200. 00 along with the above repairs the tire was also replaced at a cost of $100. 00.


Suspension related problems in other SAAB 95 model year vehicles:



95 Service Bulletins
95 Safety Recalls
95 Defect Investigations