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I was driving on a slightly muddy dirt road in my 2006 Saab 9-3 2.0t when I hit a medium sized pothole and a grinding noise started up near the front left wheel of the car. When it first happened it was a intermittent and loud scraping sound (speeds around 25-30) as I continued driving, the sound started to get milder and eventually went away.
A few miles later, it came back again softly (at a low speed) and when I began driving above 25mph it went away. When turning at slow speeds it also starts up.
What could this sound be caused by? The car was bought used only a few weeks ago with 75k miles. New snow tires were installed a week ago. I might try and spray the bottom of the car and wheel wells with water and see if any dirt is under there. Other than that what could be the problem? I've looked at other similar problems on the forums but am looking for something more specific to my situation. Any help would be gladly appreciated.
A few miles later, it came back again softly (at a low speed) and when I began driving above 25mph it went away. When turning at slow speeds it also starts up.
What could this sound be caused by? The car was bought used only a few weeks ago with 75k miles. New snow tires were installed a week ago. I might try and spray the bottom of the car and wheel wells with water and see if any dirt is under there. Other than that what could be the problem? I've looked at other similar problems on the forums but am looking for something more specific to my situation. Any help would be gladly appreciated.