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A typical front shock absorber replacement in the UK costs around £247 - £498.
Depending on your Saab 9-3 engine, and whether you live in a big city or a small one, the price of a front shock absorber replacement on your vehicle can be higher or lower. We computed prices for some of the best-selling cars in the UK in order to give you an idea of how much does a front shock absorber replacement costs.
| Car model | Fixter price range | 
|---|---|
| Saab 9-3 1.8 Vector Sport | £275 - £432 | 
| Saab 9-3 1.9 Aero | £255 - £400 | 
| Saab 9-3 1.9 Airflow | £282 - £443 | 
| Saab 9-3 1.9 Linear | £268 - £421 | 
| Saab 9-3 1.9 Linear Anniversary | £289 - £454 | 
| Saab 9-3 1.9 Linear Se | £253 - £398 | 
| Saab 9-3 1.9 Linear Sport Anniversary | £275 - £432 | 
| Saab 9-3 1.9 Turbo Edition | £247 - £388 | 
| Saab 9-3 1.9 Vector | £254 - £399 | 
| Saab 9-3 1.9 Vector Sport | £268 - £421 | 
| Saab 9-3 1.9 Vector Sport Anniversary | £275 - £432 | 
| Saab 9-3 2.8 Turbo X | £275 - £432 | 
| Saab 9-3 2 Aero | £254 - £399 | 
| Saab 9-3 2 Arc | £282 - £443 | 
| Saab 9-3 2 Linear | £275 - £432 | 
| Saab 9-3 2 Linear Sport | £317 - £498 | 
| Saab 9-3 2 SE | £268 - £421 | 
| Saab 9-3 2 Turbo Edition | £306 - £481 | 
| Saab 9-3 2 Vector | £247 - £388 | 
| Saab 9-3 2 Vector Anniversary | £275 - £432 | 
| No additional work without your approval | |
| We only use manufacturer parts or equivalent | |
| All parts and labour are protected with our Fixter 12-month warranty | 
When you drive over a bump, the piston inside the cylinder moves up and down against the gas/fluid and the spring, absorbing the shock from the bump. The strut assembly takes a beating over time, especially on bumpy roads. It will eventually start leaking the gas/liquid, leaving you with an unstable or rugged ride. With worn out struts, it is possible that the tires could lose contact with the road and/or the tires will wear out prematurely.



| Car model | Average labour time | 
|---|---|
| Saab 9-3 2 S | 2 h 9 min - 2 h 42 min | 
| Saab 9-3 2 SE | 2 h 7 min - 2 h 44 min | 
| Saab 9-3 2 XWD | 2 h 5 min - 2 h 46 min | 
| Saab 9-3 2 Aero | 2 h 51 min - 3 h 36 min | 
| Saab 9-3 1.9 Aero | 2 h 1 min - 2 h 50 min | 
| Saab 9-3 2 Vector | 2 h 35 min - 3 h 28 min | 
| Saab 9-3 2.0 1,8t | 33 min - 1 h 30 min | 
| Saab 9-3 2.8 Aero | 2 h 43 min - 3 h 28 min | 
| Saab 9-3 1.9 Entry | 1 h 54 min - 2 h 42 min | 
| Saab 9-3 1.8 Linear | 2 h 8 min - 2 h 44 min | 
| Saab 9-3 1.9 Linear | 2 h 6 min - 2 h 46 min | 
| Saab 9-3 1.9 Vector | 2 h 4 min - 2 h 48 min | 
| Saab 9-3 2.8 Turbo X | 2 h 50 min - 3 h 38 min | 
| Saab 9-3 1.9 Linear Se | 2 h - 2 h 52 min | 
| Saab 9-3 2 Linear Sport | 1 h 58 min - 2 h 54 min | 
| Saab 9-3 2 Vector Sport | 1 h 56 min - 2 h 39 min | 
| Saab 9-3 2 Turbo Edition | 2 h 30 min - 3 h 17 min | 
| Saab 9-3 1.8 Vector Sport | 2 h 9 min - 2 h 43 min | 
| Saab 9-3 1.9 Vector Sport | 2 h 7 min - 2 h 45 min | 
| Saab 9-3 1.9 Turbo Edition | 2 h 5 min - 2 h 47 min | 
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