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  1. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    ANY IDEAS???? Hello! My 2008 9-3 Aero convertible has 52,000 original miles and I am the original owner. The car has not been driven in stop and go conditions its entire life, so I truly don’t feel I’ve got a bad clutch. I was driving home the other day and it started to become more difficult...
  2. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Hi, My 2008 9-3 Aero has 92k miles and very reliable to date. Recently, and only after driving for 10+ miles, the engine starts making a noise that is best described as the "valve tappet noise". When it makes this noise it sounds like this at idle All other times it sounds like this...
  3. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Hey so i’m a SUPER new Saab owner and i have the infamous P0411 code for the SAI system. I was doing some research and for the most part everybody has been saying to look at the check valve first…. i saw on some diagrams that there might actually be 2 check valves? Does anybody know if my car...
  4. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    I was wondering if anyone has done halo lights on their saab and if so how? I’ve tried to custom make some but it’s harder than it seems. So in short now I’m looking for a prebuilt led “strip” or ring. (For an ‘08 9-3 aero) If anyone knows the size of the xenon projector/lens, or even better a...
  5. Audio, Video, Navigation & Security
    Alright yall there is way to much to read on about this, does anyone have a link or a recommendation, im just looking to put in an aftermarket head unit in where i can run subs and amp. I just need to know which harnesses im going to need and does my model have that fiber optic cable ? I have a...
  6. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    After replacing all coil packs and spark plugs my 2008 9-3 2.8 V6 still is stuttering and bucking. Brought to mechanic and he said my ECU is bad and needs to be replaced. He gave the car back to me because he didn't want to charge me the time and stuff to search for a replacement and said he'll...
  7. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    2008 93 2.8T Sedan No immediate plans for upgraded performance hardware (other than some suspension upgrades) but I'd like to know more about what my options are for unlocking the cars "ungoverned" potential! Any direct information about tunes/tuners (like bsr/rica/map tune - those are some...
  8. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Hi Friends, My hubby just bought me a 2008 9-3 V6 convertible. It's perfect. It's black on black, has a nice touch screen, no scratches, dents and the wheels and tires look great! Whoever owned this car before took pretty good care of it. But,,,, the top will not go down. We hooked it up to a...
  9. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Hello all, Here is a link to a little video which shows the issue I have. ok I can't figure how to make this video work. very irritating syst here. I can't find instructions on how to go about dismantling the jalousie in order to see if I can fix that knob. The push button seems not to do...
  10. Auto Detailing & Body Repairs
    I have a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero. The sunroof has two arms that serve to push the wind deflector down when the glass slides toward closing. Each arm has a "T" shaped pivot pin that fits through an oval shaped grommet that snaps into an oval shaped hole on each side of the wind deflector. These...
  11. Audio, Video, Navigation & Security
    Hey everyone, First, I know there are several other threads that talk about upgrading the stereo system and head-unit. However, I couldn't find anything for my year and also, I do not want to replace any speakers or put in an aftermarket amp. I literally am just trying to replace my stock...
  12. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Hi everyone - hoping someone on this forum can help a girl out. I have a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero XWD sedan, which needs new rear shocks. I have taken it to 4 different shops and no-one can order the correct car part for me. Two issues: 1) In whatever parts ordering system shops use here, the wrong...
  13. NG900 & OG9-3 Workshop
    Hi everyone - hoping someone on this forum can help a girl out. I have a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero XWD sedan, which needs new rear shocks. I have taken it to 4 different shops and no-one can order the correct car part for me. Two issues: 1) In whatever parts ordering system shops use here, the...
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