Audio and Visual Questions
Hello all! I have tackled my non working dash light problem. As it had turned out, when I reafixed the knee bolster I had forgotten to plug in the glove box light, and the wires were arching. Glad I...
View ArticleIgnition Coil/Spark Plugs/Service woes
So i've been researching and googling for a few hours and I've got a few questions. My 2007 9-3 2.8T Aero has a bad coil at 68k miles. (cylinder 5, firewall side) I've decided I'm going to have the the...
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What is this piece attached to the engine?
See the photo and the large red arrow pointing at the U shaped alloy piece. What is this unit? We don't have them on the OG9-3 engines. Attached Thumbnails Â
View ArticleFor Sale: 99 9-5 SE parting out
I have a 99 9-5 se im parting out engine problems not sure what it was im tired of dropping money into it. It has about 138000 on it for the most part i have anything you need. Pm me for what i u need...
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For Sale: Go fast Bits
Wesley Swindell 17238 301-302-6102 9k Manifold and Finished t3 uppipe with 2 bolt ewg flange.. 150 obo Attachment 36026Attachment 36027 Holset DP flange, and 3 inch Vband Kit w/ DP 90 deg bend .. 100...
View ArticleWow, what a difference!
Over the past few months I've been rebuilding the front suspension. The symptoms I was tackling: Clunk at acceleration from stop "rattle" feel when going over bumps or rough roads Steering wheel gets...
View Article95 breather kit
Hi I have no concerns about fitting this myself, I just want to know if the pipes are just pushed on with or without hose clips? As there are none on the car at present.
View ArticleHeadlight Painting?
Has anyone here opened up their headlights and painted the INSIDE of them? I want to see what it looks like on the 9-5s before I attempt it. What do you think? I know it looks sweet on some cars
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This looks ok ?
Whaddya all think ? Re-purposed badges from my ex-9000CSE. Trying to imbue that 99 EMS feel with the badge beside the glove box: Yes, the SAAB badge is a titch off-level. I'll fix it tomorrow.
View ArticleFor Sale: 2.0T OEM suspension with struts and Rear Rotors with Pad
Suspension is from 2007 2.0T I took them out around 85000miles and it is in good condition. The rear rotors are from Neobrothers website the size is 291mm and the pad is Yellow Pad. Its totally new I...
View ArticleOpinions needed please.
Ive never ventured into gm900 territory . Im keen to sell my great big tank mitsubishi Diamante and get back to a Saab as daily driver. Theres is one requirement beyond reasonable reliability and fuel...
View Articlebushes rear upper control arm, what are they?
Hi All, New here, and proud new owner of 99 model 9-5 (wife's car really). Lovely car, but... Hoping to find some answers (aren't we all...). I just found that the rear suspension upper control bushes...
View ArticleWeird ticking sound over bumps..
I did an overhaul of the shocks so i know its not coming from there any ideas? bushings? loose hose clamp? ahah it seems to have its days where it happens more then others..
View ArticleELM327: What comm. protocol to use on an european pre-OBD '98 9-5 V6?
Hey guys, I have a WiFi ELM327 module. On OBDII-compliant cars it works like a charm. I just telnet to it and send commands... With my Saab, no go: NO DATA, since it's a pre-2001 EU car. My question...
View ArticleProblem with Climate Control
Hello Everyone, My 1997 9000 Aero has developed an issue with its climate control system. It seems that air is getting pushed throught the system faster depending on the speed I am going at - even with...
View ArticleBoost controllers
A buddy of mine has a 2004 arc and he has a manual boost controller on it. I've ridden in the car many times before he got it and the difference in performance is very noticeable with it hooked up. I...
View ArticleIs this a good price for the work?
Hey guys, I had the following done. Was this a good price? Seemed kind of steep but it did require a lot of work. 1. I just had an emergency brake and cable and shoes replaced (handle still doesn't...
View ArticleAlarm System not arming
I have a 2008 9-3 Aero Convertible, recently I noticed that the red indicator lamp on the dash has stopped blinking and the alarm doesn't sound. The car still locks and the lights flash but there's no...
View ArticleNew Saab owner with questions
I have recently become a Saab owner with the 89 double O Turbo I picked up... I hate to admit that I have never really thought a lot of Saabs but that was because I knew nothing about them... now that...
View Article2.8 coil reminder/part #
To those of you who are looking for the coils for the 2.8 engine, many places list them as not available or "out of stock". Over a year ago I had the shop do my two rear coils when #3 was breaking up...
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