I noticed that # 3 vacuum hose running off the heater/ac vacuum distributor
was disconnected. I am unable to locate where it connects. I do get air from
all selections except from the max setting on the distributor. Am I correct
that removing the fascia is the only way to reroute ...

I own a 1984 900T and am looking to resurrect it. There are specific little
problems that I am unable fix without some input. Is there a newsgroup that
deals with vintage Saabs? Thanks.

My '98 9000 Anniversary 2.3T Auto (100,000 miles) is misbehaving and my
dealer is having problems so any sage advice or observations will be
greatly appreciated...
A month or two ago, as I was driving off the motorway and coming to a

Does anyone know how to clear the "Time for Service" display?  the Manual
says to press clear and hold for up to 8 seconds, and a chime will sound.  I
hold it forever, no chime, and next time it is started the message is back.

A few days ago I bought the 900 SE Cabrio (96) and I can only say: My wife
and I are happy.
When we tryed to get the seat to the front so my son good step in we found a
minor problem. That system needs some oil.

My 1998 900S developed a smell last time I drove it and I traced it to
the back wheel that was VERY hot. Is this a common failure mode of the
brakes? Can anyone explain that. I was expecting a grinding or squealing
 when they failed.

Having read some of the recent posts, I went to check the head of my
1996 9000 Aero. They were not finger tight but were quite easily torqued
up a bit with a torque spanner, and nothing like the force needed to
give them that extra 90 degrees. I usually have to put the jack handle

Hi, Took my 2001 Saab 9-3se in for a scheduled 70 000km service yesterday. I
was shocked when they told me that the head gasket is leaking and would
probably need to be changed amounting to a cost over 1000 euros. They
suggested first to try tightening the head bolts and if it still ...

Well just  got this car and put new clutch ,Slave,MasterCylnder In thats
seems OK put $1000 in to the car paid $200
Now its A convertable , So hit the switch to see if the roof would go up &
down It did Fine.

Strange question, but can someone tell me where the plug in points are to
recharge my air con? One pipe is visable by left headlamp, other one is
nowhere to be seen. I'm assuming there is two points of course!

My hood will noit open. the pull feels as if the cable snapped .  Any ideas
how to open hood and repair cable
                   Thanks papa

Does anybody know of a source of C900 T engine wire harness parts?  I need
most of the plugs pins and boots, I've got the wire. It's an 85 900 4dr.
Turbo.

Due to an over zealous parts man who tried to prise the mirror glass
from the cowling with screw drivers. The left/right function no longer
works the up/down is ok.
Is the mirror unit kaput or is there a simple fix for the problem ?

Today my sunroof stuck open in the vent position.  The manual states it can
be manually closed using a screwdriver.  The 'screw head' does not look
normal.  Is there a trick to doing this?
Thanks,

I have a 1987 9000T with a leaking frost-plug.
None of my literature even mentions them, but I suppose the US might
have a funny word for them;-)
Does anyone know how to stop the leak or replace the plug please?