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Tamale-Loco - 21 Aug 2007 11:02 GMT

I have just become the proud owner of a 1998 9-5SE 2.3
The thing is, is that the previous owner didnt have the handbook, so i am asking where the
best place to source one is, here in the UK. I see a 2000 model year on Ebay, but, how
different in terms of changes made between the 2 years i know not. Do the main dealers
stock them, for instance?
Also, it only came with one key/blipper, but i guess they are horrendously expensive for
what they are, so any clues as to (UK) cost would also be appreciated
One more thing............. before i collected the car, i asked the seller to top it up
with petrol, which he did..........with 97 octane !!!!
As he was a foriegner and difficult to understand, i didnt ask him if it NEEDED the much
higher priced fuel.
Do i have to use it exclusively, or can i get away with one top-up of the super unleaded,
followed by a top-up using "normal" unleaded?

TIA

T-L

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johannes - 21 Aug 2007 15:03 GMT

> I have just become the proud owner of a 1998 9-5SE 2.3
> The thing is, is that the previous owner didnt have the handbook, so i am asking where the
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> T-L

The engine can run on regular unleaded no prob, the engine management system will
adjust to any fuel. However, you get the best from the engine on super unleaded.

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Charles C. - 21 Aug 2007 19:16 GMT

> I have just become the proud owner of a 1998 9-5SE 2.3
> The thing is, is that the previous owner didnt have the handbook, so i am asking where the
> best place to source one is, here in the UK. I see a 2000 model year on Ebay, but, how
> different in terms of changes made between the 2 years i know not. Do the main dealers
> stock them, for instance?

Can't help with the book.

> Also, it only came with one key/blipper, but i guess they are horrendously expensive for
> what they are, so any clues as to (UK) cost would also be appreciated
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> Do i have to use it exclusively, or can i get away with one top-up of the super unleaded,
> followed by a top-up using "normal" unleaded?

You can if you want top it up with cheaper fuel. I found on my 9000
(2.0 litre engine but same as yours otherwise) I get better
performance/mileage which matches or betters the additional expense for
97 RON fuel. If you drive the car more on motorways than city traffic
you might get even better consumption using the more expensive fuel.

Google for oil sludge problems AND CHANGE THE OIL NOW and then at half
the manufacturers intervals.

Cheers
Charles

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stephen - 21 Aug 2007 21:03 GMT

> > I have just become the proud owner of a 1998 9-5SE 2.3
> > The thing is, is that the previous owner didnt have the handbook, so i am asking where the
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>
> Can't help with the book.

find a dealer and ask.....

FWIW the dealers all seem to record service info online, so they may be able
to fill in some blanks for you?

> > Also, it only came with one key/blipper, but i guess they are horrendously expensive for
> > what they are, so any clues as to (UK) cost would also be appreciated
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> Google for oil sludge problems AND CHANGE THE OIL NOW and then at half
> the manufacturers intervals.

and use the Saab recommended types (although maybe you need the manual for
that) - most of the sludge issues seem to be partly down to "just as good"
oil...

> Cheers
> Charles

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Richard Sutherland-Smith - 21 Aug 2007 23:29 GMT

> I have just become the proud owner of a 1998 9-5SE 2.3
> The thing is, is that the previous owner didnt have the handbook, so i
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> the main dealers
> stock them, for instance?

They have a part number on the back, so I assume they can be ordered.
They often come up on eBay if you wait, I got one for a 2000 9-3
recently.
Haynes do a workshop manual. www.haynes.co.uk

> Also, it only came with one key/blipper, but i guess they are
> horrendously expensive for
> what they are, so any clues as to (UK) cost would also be appreciated

Again get one on eBay as soon as possible and get it programmed to the
car by a dealer. They are always available.

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Richard Sutherland-Smith
19 Webb Road, Wanganui 4500, NZ

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Tamale-Loco - 22 Aug 2007 22:55 GMT

>> I have just become the proud owner of a 1998 9-5SE 2.3
>> The thing is, is that the previous owner didnt have the handbook, so i
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> Again get one on eBay as soon as possible and get it programmed to the
> car by a dealer. They are always available.

Thanks for all the replies
I am just wondering how much difference there might be between the 2000
model and the one i have gor......a 1998 one
Thing is, i cant even change the date on the display or nothing, so i know
i need SOMETHING in the way of a manual. Even if some of the things are
different

T-L

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Charles C. - 23 Aug 2007 01:39 GMT

>>> I have just become the proud owner of a 1998 9-5SE 2.3
>>> The thing is, is that the previous owner didnt have the handbook, so i
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>
> T-L

Ask again with a clear and relevant subject line. Give your location
... maybe someone can photocopy their manual and post it to you.

Sorry can think of a better solution.
Charles

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Steve B. - 23 Aug 2007 03:00 GMT

> I have just become the proud owner of a 1998 9-5SE 2.3
> The thing is, is that the previous owner didnt have the handbook, so i
> am asking where the
> best place to source one is, here in the UK. I see a 2000 model year
> on Ebay, but, how

You can got to Saab web site and print your own owners manual. They
are available as .pdf files

Steve B.

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