Just a quick question. The turbo on my 'h' reg 9000, when I put my foot down
(which isn't often.........I've driven it a few times since I bought it 2
weeks a go and I am NOT heavy footed as a rule, if at all) the turbo
whistles in and then suddenly loses power. Is this what usually ...

  my '85 900S (8 valve) has a power steering problem, mostly when
turning the wheel to the right. It is most noticable right after I first
start it (i.e. backing out of the driveway into the street feels as if
no power steering at all). Very quickly it seems to "turn on" when

After years of reliable starts, my 900s SPORADICALLY will not start. There is
no pattern to when it happens. It will turn over fine, but not start. No hit or
indication, no gas smell or any other obvious problem.
My mechanic has not resolved. Does anyone have suggestions that I can ...

Took it in for the Retest 8.50AM
Walked out with a pass certificate 9.10
Woohoo
Should have had a full retest because I took it away and did the work.

What tyres would you recommend for a Saab 9-3 Sports Coupe 200HP (5
years old, Pre Aero) on 16 inch 205/50 3 spoke Saab alloys.
I am considering Michelin Pilot and Alfa Romeo Eagle F1 and I am open
to any other suggestion.

Home Mechanic and Saab buffs: Can anybody out there help me? My 1995
900 SE failed inspection for emissions, (CO & HC levels) and when I
took it to me local guy, he said I needed a new air pump and valves to
correct the problem. He also says that parts will cost me $520 US and

This will hurt UK Saab owners quite badly I think if it goes ahead.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2004111506,00.html

about 2 weeks ago i dropped my car off at a commuters lot.  on my way there,
the car started smoking (white) and stalled a couple of times.  i had to
keep the RPMs up to avoid the stalling.  eventually the car would barely
move and the smoke got worse.  i just made it into a parking ...

can someone define the steps necessary to reactivate the radio after a
battery replacement.  I do not get the "Code In" prompt when power is turned
on, only four "-".  I hold the band key and finally get the "Code in" prompt
where I enter my security code.  Unfortunately it reverts ...

I've goven the car a good wash and polish.
This year that I've owned it, it has had
New Discs, Calipers at the front, pads all round (checked front pads a
couple of weeks ago 50% life left), S/H brake servo replacement.

Do alloy wheels from newer 900 fit to older 9-3?
BR:Z

OK, here's one for you to think about:
1988A Saab 9000i
The locking knob on my rear right door froze up so bad I couldn't move it
with all my brute force, and the central locking fuse blew. I removed the

My 97 9000 Aero seems to be having a problem staying unlocked when I press
the chirper. I'll hear it click open but it seems that the weight of the
hatch is then enough to relock it before I can actually lift the door. I
have to chirp it while applying upward pressure to open the ...

Hi, my 92 central lock does not work anymore, it only opens and closes the
drives door using the key and the other door locks do not respond, Where
shall I start to look, the fuse is ok.
Thanks,

Not sure if this has happened to anybody else but when i use the full
beams on my 87EMS Saab it is (i believe) cutting power from the
engine. This is especially apparent when i drive away from a standing
stop as the car shudders on takeoff. (well it is a saab :) ) Its