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  1. NG 9-5 Workshop
    The other week I took my car in (well, had it towed because I was apprehensive about driving it) to address a gas smell coming from the engine bay. My mechanic (Conntech Saab in RI) didn't notice the odor but did note burning oil from the valve cover gasket, so he replaced that. It's been...
  2. Saab 9-2X, 9-4X & 9-7X Workshop
    2007 Saab 97X original problem cranks with an immediate stall. intermittently the key gets stuck in the ignition, And an annoying farting sound coming from under the hood when the brakes are applied. I discovered a leak at the master cylinder bolt replaced brake booster Replaced Rotors, hubs...
  3. C900 Workshop
    Having issues with the engine of my c900 daily driver. The engine appears to be overfueling when transitioning between cold and warm states the problem seems to have shown itself as the weather has got humid and cold. Timeline of start: -car cranks and starts up fine, idles at around 900rpm...
  4. 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...
  5. C900 Workshop
    Hi, I have a couple issues and wondering if anyone has any insight: Whenever I push in the clutch, the first time I shift always feels like it has more resistance or something blocking, and then after that everything smooth. For instance, if I come to a stop light and put it in neutral and take...
  6. NG900 & OG9-3 Workshop
    I have a ‘97 900 SE Turbo with a bad trans, after about a year of searching I finally found and bought a parts car, same model/year with a known-good FA44905 AW40-50 auto trans. I’m just prepping for the swap and doing research although I’m having trouble finding specifics. Does anyone have any...
  7. C900 Workshop
    Hello all, brand new C900 owner here and one of the big things I need to tackle soon is a suspension refresh. I have hear very mixed things about the difficulty of the suspension replacement on the 900 classic, and wanted to do some research myself, but cant seem to find any decent how-to...
  8. 9-5 Workshop
    Year: 2006 Model: 9-5 Engine: z19dth Hello, good day/evening. I hope to get some tricks and tips for how to fix this problem. For some time now this fault code has occurred after I've accelerated hard and reached higher rpms, especially in sport mode. It is represented as intake manifold...
  9. NG 9-5 Workshop
    I have a 2011 9-5 2.0T auto - this has now happened twice over two years. Everything will be fine and I get in the car and it will not go into gear. It shifts to R or D but the engine will just rev like it’s in neutral. If I let it sit a day or two and get back in it works fine like nothing has...
  10. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Does anyone know where I can find the right inner tie rod ends for my 08 2.0T that ships to Canada? I bought them from rock auto and parts avatar and both didn't fit (were for the 2.8T). I've checked esaab parts and they've got a set for pro parts Sweden, which from what I've read isn't a very...
  11. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    I’m having a issue with my MAF I believe. To start off, I bought this car in April of 22 and it did me well till one night I hit a porcupine and put it out of commission for a whole. Once I was able to get it back on the road, I added a Do88 intercooler and piping kit. Ever since it has thrown...
  12. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    2007 Saab 9-3 2.0t Sedan So for starters I recently swapped out my busted window regulator for my rear left passenger window. In process you disconnect the connectors for the window locks and the connector to roll the window up/down. Did my thing, reconnected everything (rechecked after I...
  13. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Hello let me start with sorry if this issues has been posted before Randomly my car will not start, I have noticed the temp and fuel gauge don't move (don't even stay lit up) when it's not going to start. The engine doesn't crank, no clicking just nothing when you turn they key, the radio...
  14. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Hey there, I'm very new to forums and cars so I'm just gonna shoot my shot here. What do I need to lookout for in a SAAB? I'm looking to either but a 05 Saab 9-3 or an 05 Saab 9-5. I don't really know anything about theses cars and I want to know if they're worth getting into as a first car...
  15. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Hey all, I have a 07 9-3 2.0. I’m not getting over roughly 3psi of boost.(about halfway up the stock gauge) The car is stage 3 tuned, intake, fully catless 3in exhaust, and kinugawa BOV. I’m used to seeing 18-20 psi. No CEL all vacuum lines and charge pipes are intact. I’m stumped any ideas...
  16. 9000 Performance, Mods & Tuning
    So my dad and I have been working on a car for quite a while adding turbos, body kits V 6 3,7L engine, and some great suspension. But I still don't know where to start. I would like to mod it out to be a rear-wheel or Quatro switch drive and into a car that can outpower most other cars. Could...
  17. 9-3 Sedan, Cabrio '04+, Combi, 9-3X Workshop
    Hi, currently my SID says a message along the lines of "self leveling headlight failure contact service". Currently my car is lowered to a scary level in my opinion; I'm constantly swerving potholes thanks to the pervious owner. But none the less I have ordered a coilover kit from Racing...
  18. Wheels & Tires
    Hi, i have a Saab 9-3 From 2006 1.8T and was wondering if a set og wheels would fit. i have a mate with an Audi who is getting new rims for his car and would like to give me the wheels HE is driving with now it is a set of OG Audi rims 19” that has an ET of 44 and is 8,5” wide i am going to...
  19. C900 Performance, Mods & Tuning
    Hey all, I'm the relatively new owner of an '85 900 Turbo 16 valve. I familiar with working on cars as a hobbyist but I'm new to Saab vehicles. My goal is turn mine into a performance oriented daily driver. Looking for somewhere around 300 whp while being relatively reliable. I have no clue...
  20. 9000 Workshop
    1993 2.3L (aero?) 5 speed so im missing parts. looks like its all part of the turbo system. im not sure. i have the turbo and manifold, but do need the wastegate rod I have another line that must be for the oil or coolant to the turbo, aswell as a radiator fan.
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