My first car was a Mini Clubman.

I was a poor student, and couldn't afford to maintain it properly, so
it was in a pretty poor state by the end. If we risked a longer
journey, something was bound to break or fall off. Our "solution" was
to turn up the stereo.

Glad to see Saab have finally caught-up and automated this system
(assuming it is a Saab you drive).

In the meantime, I suggest you go back to the old-fashioned, digital
method and use your fingers, until you can get it looked at by a
professional Saab Audio Technician ;)

I couldn't get mine to work either, I have a '99 9-3 with the 6pack CD
changer. I rtfm-ed a few times and I'm pretty sure I followed the
instructions well, no luck.

I wonder if it's only meant to work either for a higher end audio system
 or a higher end Saab model (either 9-3 or 9-5 line).

my 2 c, Ben