Clik here to view.
3/16/14 Seattle area Swedish Cruise
Today in Seattle are we had a backroads cruise. Hosted by Ingvar the Swede, we had his 1800ES Volvo, a couple Saab 9-3 in black, and my 9000 cruising twisty backroads in the rain. Yes, in true Seattle...
View Article1st time Saab owner
Have always liked Saab. Conformity for the rest. Just purchased '07 9-3 Aero. In love. Great forum! Hope to learn a lot. Interested in DIY.
View ArticleFOB issue? Electrical?
So, I just purchased an '07 9-3 Aero. Very pleased with the car except for one problem. Either my car is haunted, or there's another issue(s) going on. 1. Sometimes when I use the remote to unlock the...
View ArticleVibration and alignment issue
After searching and reading what I could on the Inter-web I decided to ask on here about this issue. About 3 months ago my 2001 9-5 wouldnt engage in reverse in a store parking lot, after mashing the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
rear brakes verdict?
I need new pads. rotor thickness is fine but they are lipping a little. What is the general consensus on rear brakes, do the pads and rotors at the same time or should I be good with just pads? I did...
View ArticleHeaded Rears from a 99 9-3 into a 96 NG900
Like the title states, I have a 99 9-3 Im parting out because its a rust bucket and it has heated rear seats. Has anyone done this? I've searched this site and saablink and didn't really find much. Im...
View ArticleNew aftermarket DIC or used OEM DIC
Hello Everyone, I have a 1999 9-3 SE with a red DIC and its in need (I think) of a another one. I have experience some intermittent stuttering or shuttering when I drive it on the highway for a long...
View ArticleLoosing water
Went to viwe a 900 se today to buy. But there was no water in the expansion tank. First thought was head gasket failure. But the car seem to run well and apparantly does not overheat. Do the 900 has a...
View ArticleWanted: Camshaft alignment tool KM-6362 (8396046)
Name: Marco Lauwers Location - additional details: Antwerp Belgium Means of contact: PM Price: To be discussed or willing to trade with my set Description: camshaft locking tool for B207E engine until...
View ArticleBlown power steering hose
Hey all, Im looking for some help identifying the hose thats blown. Its the top hose on the drivers side. It has blown out where it was rubbing on my gs strut brace (meant to adjust it when i installed...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wanted: Remote Key "Guts"
Name: Rob Leunig Location - additional details:Wading River, NY Means of contact: PM Price: Make me an offer Description: I have two uncut remote keys that look like the one below (in the link). Now I...
View ArticleIs this noise serious?
Every now and then I can hear a distorted metallic sssshhhh rattle from the left hand side of the car. It seems to happen more after lifting off throttle. From hearing the sound, if I roll in neutral...
View Article2004 Saab 9-3 2.0t ECU Program help
So, this weekend, I hooked an OBD2 Scanner to my car and it kept reading "NO LINK". I checked the wires in the plug and they were all in place. I decided to disassemble the ECU to find a crap-ton of...
View ArticleUPS smashed it
Got a gauge assembly sans the speedo for $20, which was great until UPS smashed the yabbing box and cracked the clear bezel...I know this because there's plastic shattered in the box. going to war with...
View ArticleCheck engine after opening fuse box
One of my headlamp wasn't working properly so I decided to check the orange relay in the fuse box. The relay was a bit loose so I pushed it properly as well as the other relay around it. Went back in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
water pump leaking from housing `
Hello, New member here, but I have lurked on and off for a couple years. Used the forum to research my 9-5 wagon before purchase and also have referenced some great write-ups for a couple of repairs....
View ArticleClik here to view.
XWD fluid change
Did a fluid change on my diff clutch and differential (e-LSD equipped), so I figured I'd post some of the pictures and explain what I did. It's a fairly simple process. Biggest hassle is getting to all...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Our new(old) 9-5
Hello all! New member here. I realize this will probably be totally boring to all of you folks with the more tuned & high performance models, but my wife and I have just ended up with our first...
View Article2.3 cams in a 2.0? Help & advice needed!
I have a 2001 9-3 base that lost oil pressure about a month ago & I had to have it towed to a garage. Turns out the oil pump screen was clogged. It had a small lifter tick before it lost oil...
View Article