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  1. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Hello guys I have a 2003 9-3 2.0T, I’ve been experiencing fast coolant loss issues and now I’m experiencing a long/hard crank/start and coolant is being spit up onto the heat shield by the turbo. I’m not mechanically inclined so I can’t really figure it out, my guess was the water pump since...
  2. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Hi everyone, I have been looking all over for a downpipe for my 2008 2.0T. I have checked all websites and can't find anything for my car. Ive searched countless forums and I really hope someone has insight. My cars modifications: Stage 1 Vermont tune bsr intake catback exhaust iridium spark...
  3. Cars for Sale - North America
    No accidents, 118,187 miles, good body condition, MOST parts in excellent working order, and the car does run; the following are the known problems with the vehicle: Front flex pipe needs replacement Rear brake pads, rotors, & calipers in need of replacement Engine cradle rusted out and in need...
  4. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Never owned a saab before, going to look at one today. Found a 2006 2.0T 9-3 5 speed w/ 114k miles that appears to be in great shape for $3000. What are some things I should look for when inspecting/driving? If everything checks out is this a good deal?
  5. New Member Introductions
    Hi, My name is George and I live in Stamford, Connecticut. I am a father of two young ones and I have been threatening to buy a toy car for some time now. I have been all over the place in terms of what I thought I wanted (both in make and purchase price). Ultimately, I know I want a manual...
  6. NG900 & OG9-3 Workshop
    Hello all, While changing the o-rings on the nozzle end of my injectors, one of the discs that would be between the intake and o-ring broke off/shot across the shop. I was wondering what this disc does, and if I can machine a replacement? Since I am a machinist, I can get pretty close...
  7. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    i have had my 2003 9-3 for a while now, since may and i love it, besides it always burning oil its rly fun to drive. i just need to make this thing sound good. i have completely stock exhaust and i was thinking about a muffler delete or a resonator delete. do those sound good at all? anyone have...
  8. Tech II Workshop
    2005 9-3 2.0T Sedan A/T A couple weeks ago I received the "Steering Lock Malfunction..." warning message. I am unable to turn the key at all. The car sat for 6 weeks while I was away so I assumed it was battery related although battery was only 2 years old. I replaced with a new battery with no...
  9. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Hello, I’m having trouble with my timing chain on my 2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T 4cylinder. I replaced the timing chain, the guides, the crankshaft spindle and tensioner as well. I used the correct camshaft alignment tool set for my car (8th digit of VIN Y) to make sure they were good and made sure...
  10. Parts for Sale/Wanted - North America
    Name:Eric Location - additional details:Los Angeles Means of contact:phone 8184257519 Price:140 obo Transmission Type (auto/manual): auto Mileage (miles/kms): 90k miles Description: turbo charger for 1999 9-3 se B204L engine Pictures (embedded pics or links to external albums are...
  11. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    hey guys, in sept 17' i bought a saab 9-3 convertible. Ive been driving it for months and convertible top was working fine until this month. whenever i try to lower the roof to turn it into a convertible, about 3/4 of the way down, the roof would stop and the SID display would say something like...
  12. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    The shaft seal on my power steering pump started leaking recently and my PS was overflowing as has been well documented on this forum. So I went ahead and got a re-manufactured pump and replaced the whole unit. Job went together easily without any complications, but when I started the car it...
  13. Auto Detailing & Body Repairs
    Hey guys, new Saab Central user here so forgive me in advance if this is in the wrong forum. I've seen vehicles that have a front license plate mounting kit bolted into the the tow hook spot. I'd like to do the same thing, but I can't seem to find one that's compatible for my year/model (2008...
  14. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    I just got a 2010 93 vert in my shop and it's having intermittent ISM issues. It displays the Steering Lock Malfunction message on the display and won't allow the vehicle to move out of park sometimes. It has a B1440 Symptom 71 in the CIM. I know the 71 is for an invalid key position. I tried...
  15. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    At first I was having cylinder 1 misfires and so I switched the 1st and 2nd coil packs and figured out that that coil pack was bad. So I replaced it. A few weeks later I started having similar issues and ran the codes to find that I was having multiple cylinder misfires along with the code P0103...
  16. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    I has have a 2008 9-3 2.0T COMBI. I live in NYC and actually use my car every week but mostly for short distances - under 10 miles - with several long trips a year. The car has 16,000 miles on it. I have it serviced every year - Oil, coolant, lube, etc. Engine compartment looks brand new. It's...
  17. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Hello all, this is my first post on Saab Central. I adore my 2006 9-3 2.0t, and I want to be an active member of this community. I'm hoping to give back as much as I can in exchange for your thoughts on my current issue. It appears a leak has sprung up on my transmission. It looks like it's...
  18. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Hello All, I have a 2010 9-3 Aero 2.0 t. A couple of weeks ago, I pulled off a narrow drive to let another car pass and hit a buried rock. I crushed the crossover pipe for the turbo. At least, that is what my mechanic called it. He is a good mechanic but not a Saab guy! We replaced the pipe...
  19. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    I'm new to the whole forum thing, and I just recently bought my 9-3 arc 2.0t. I don't know a whole heck of a lot about turbos, and The thing is still quick, but if I get on the gas hard enough and the turbo red lines, the whole car shakes and the turbo dies out. Like I said, don't know a lot...
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