96 saab : when to replace alternator

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chai99@gmail.com - 24 Jan 2005 21:59 GMT

Hi,

I am a complete novice when it comes to auto knowledge. I am looking to
buy a used 96 saab convertible, which have had 2 owners before. The car
has its alternator, belt and battery replaced recently. Is it normal
for a 96 saab to have all those parts replaced?
I would really appreciate your responses.

thanks

Chai.

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Dave Hinz - 24 Jan 2005 22:18 GMT

> Hi,
>
> I am a complete novice when it comes to auto knowledge. I am looking to
> buy a used 96 saab convertible, which have had 2 owners before. The car
> has its alternator, belt and battery replaced recently. Is it normal
> for a 96 saab to have all those parts replaced?

Well, a bad alternator could kill a battery, and belts are silly not
to do when you're doing an alternator, so yeah, it's definately
plausible. I can't say that I've seen many reports of alternator
problems, so it's not a frequent thing or anything, but it's not
alarming at all. And if the battery was 7 years old or so, it was
due to be replaced anyway, so you're ahead of the game.

Dave Hinz

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PAPAGENE4JACK - 26 Jan 2005 20:54 GMT

I have a 1992 saab conv that I bought new. The alternator is original and
I have 127k. But I did replace belts at least twice. once at about 60k
and again at about 120k. So I also think you are ahead of the game
Good luck papa

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