I am looking to buy a June 2002 - 93. The line of the hatch falls below
the main body, is this usual or has it been hit from behind?
Are there any issues I should be aware of with this vintage?
Many thanks

I've got the Saab Infotainment System on my 2004 Saab 9-3 which I'm very
impressed with except the "Speed Dependent Volume Compensation" doesn't
work.
I have returned it to the local Saab dealer who claims they test drove the

The passenger (right) side emergency brake cable seemed defective to me as I
worked with the rear brakes on the 9000. When I turned to my trusty Haynes
manual, though, what to my wondering eyes did appear but a need to remove
the driver's seat (to access the center console) and ...

I've been told I need to replace my rear crank seal. It's on a 1993
9000 2.3 Auto, 199,000 miles.
It's one of 4 leaks, but seems to be the worst. My mechanic has said
he can replace it working through the offside wheel arch. Does this

My car is a 1995 9000CS with 171,000 miles on it. I just blew the
headgasket. It will cost about $1,000 to get it all fixed, provided
there are no surprises like a cracked head. My mechanic says he only
sees cracked heads from running long and hard while overheated, which I

http://www.reuters.co.uk/newsArticle.jhtml?type=motoringSummary&storyID=676326
Looks all the more gloomy for Trollhattan.
- tex

Last night my beloved 1997 Saab 9-5 suffered a major breakdown and I'm
looking for help in deciding what to do. I bought the car 3 years ago
with 90K miles on the clock and have added a further 65K myself. Of
late the engine has been burning more oil, and for the last few days

Does anyone know if a 94 9000 cs n/a 2.3L engine has the same
crankshaft as the 2.3L turbo engine?  Someone who is rebuilding a 96
9000 (it must be at least LPT) engine asked if the crankshaft of my 94
cs n/a will fit the 96.

Evidently, there are two heater hose types for a 1994 Saab 9000 CS Turbo,
one called the heater core hose and the other the heater core inlet hose.
Now just what do they do; do I need all four or what....

I checked out a Saab 900SE for possible purchase today.  Apparently it
failed its emissions test and a blown HG has been diagnosed as the
problem.  It is a '95 with 54k "original" miles.  Overall it is in good
shape and the motor runs smoothly - consistent with the mileage.  Asking

A couple weeks back, I had posted a question in regards to my 2004 9-3
Aero's tires...in that they were obviously not meant for winter driving.  I
received many good recommendations for winter tires/rims.  Thanks!
However, one other less obvious requirement for winter driving ...

Guys
My horn and wheel mounted audio controls have suddenly stopped working. I
have looked at what I thought were the obvious fuses and all seems OK (those
labelled as Horn and Radio).

Found this item on Ebay just now:
- Saab 99 garrett T3 turbo turbocharger brand new(N/R)
  http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10416&item=4532658630&rd=1
It requires an external wastegate so only suits C900's fitted with B

It first came loose (hose needed replacement); it goes to a splitter leading
back through the firewall. Also connected at the splitter is a hose from
the--what?--the fuel injection system?
What do these do, together? What kind of hose do I get to replace them,

I just had my timing belt changed in my NG V6, and now when the car is
at an idle there is a very loud chattering noise. Turning the steering
wheel a bit makes the sound disappear for a few moments, then it comes
back. The sepentine belt also squeals for a few minutes when i start