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19-02-09
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Wheel Bearing Question
I have this high pitched buzzing noise I can hear at low speed coming from the front driver side wheel. I suspect it could be the wheel bearing. Any ideas about the cost to fix and how much time is needed to replace. Its odd, the buzzing is louder on colder days!
zippy  In the six months I have owned the car it cost me more that 7 years of owning my previous car. Having said that, I can forgive my Saab as I love the way it drives! 
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19-02-09
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300 if you go to mom and pop shop with part or 650 for dealer.
I got my bearing at www.eeuroparts.com $179.90
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Miles to Date: 178,000 ish No major problems, Replaced My 1st set of breaks @ 130,000, they lasted for ever.  Door handels are now grey, badges are chipped, rubber inside is pealing bad and im on my 4th windshield. Only real problem was a new gas cap and wheel bearing and ac blower. Also dealer replaced broken front springs. SWEET!!!
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19-02-09
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Get this!
I just called my dealer and they said the wheel bearing which includes the hub assembly CA$791 plus tax plus two hours labour so we are looking over CA$1000. How can there be a huge difference in the cost of parts? Its insane!!! zippy
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19-02-09
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Zippy, make sure you buy the part on-line and bring it to have it installed by Lansdowne or one of the Saab Indie guys. It's not a big job (could do it yourself) but better to have it done right. I had to replace a rear wheel bearing on my 06. I ordered an OEM part (cost more than aftermarket but the car was still under warranty) from http://www.thesaabsite.com/ . If you are out of warranty I wouldn't worry about OEM. I took the part to Lansdowne during a scheduled service and they installed it for $177.
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19-02-09
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Depending on your mechanic skills, replacing the hub isn't too hard on our cars, it comes off in one big piece. DIY can save oodles.
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19-02-09
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As long as the axel shaft is not seized in the bearing and the bearning is not seized in the hub assembly its a easy swap. You could do it youself, but if they dont come out easy with a puller you will need to take it in to get heated up.
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Miles to Date: 178,000 ish No major problems, Replaced My 1st set of breaks @ 130,000, they lasted for ever. Door handels are now grey, badges are chipped, rubber inside is pealing bad and im on my 4th windshield. Only real problem was a new gas cap and wheel bearing and ac blower. Also dealer replaced broken front springs. SWEET!!!
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19-02-09
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03' SS Linear Cosmic Blue, 109k mi., gone 06' SC Aero Auto Fusion Blue, BSR tuned, 94k gone. 09' SS Aero XWD Auto Carbon Gray, Black Premium Leather, VTuned, 30% tint.
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19-02-09
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I bet you could not of done mine in 1/2 hour
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Miles to Date: 178,000 ish No major problems, Replaced My 1st set of breaks @ 130,000, they lasted for ever. Door handels are now grey, badges are chipped, rubber inside is pealing bad and im on my 4th windshield. Only real problem was a new gas cap and wheel bearing and ac blower. Also dealer replaced broken front springs. SWEET!!!
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19-02-09
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