That used to be a big advertising point, and one of the reasons I
bought Saabs. But now they never seem to mention anything like a roll
cage or reinforced pillars. My son had his 75 Wagonback go airborne
after being driven off the road and the car landed on the driver's side

My mechanic tells me I need a new airbag for $1100.!!!!! And it's illegal
here in the US to buy or sell a used one. Is there any way around that? Yes,
I'm willing to take my chances as a hardened criminal. Is it difficult to
install?

I have just purchased a 1997 9000 CSE. It came with 3 keys, but 0
remotes. It looks like it should have factory keyless installed, just
didn't come with remotes.
I got 2 remotes off of eBay, and thought an independent mechanic with

When I have the bonnet (hood) open I can hear a loud noise like a spark from
around the inlet manifold area.  Any clues anyone?  Injector, knock sensor?
About 4 per second?  Increases with engine revs.
1987  C900 T16 Aero

My 2002 9-5 Aero got the dreaded "service theft alarm" message.  No
worries, I thought, I had saved away the instructions on how to fix that,
which are now at
http://www.saabscene.com/saabforum/showflat.php?Number=9883339

I'am thinking of buying a new 9-3 sportwagon 1.9TDI shortley. Just would
like your views on the 9-3
Many thanks
(I'am in the UK)

on an 87 9000t the cruise lndicator does not light in the info panel on
dash even though the cruise works fine any ideas?

I have an '87 C900 that seems to be killing batteries.  After being
parked for 2 weeks while I was out of town, the battery was dead
(didn't even light up the dash board a little when I turned the key).
I wasn't too surprised, beacuse it had been getting hard to start over

Anyone want a cheap winter project?
£2300 no offers for anyone on here, otherwise I would advertise it for a
lot more.
Not long bought, but more than I can do to put right.

Recently sold off my last 9000 and have a used copy of the Haynes 9000 4
cyl. manual 1985-1995 (C to N reg) that I will send to the first
respondant to me via email at (fred dot wills at myrealbox dot com) if
you will just agree to cover the cost of postage.  I would imagine the

OK - So I've seen the advice  - undo / remove 14mm hex bolt on rear of
caliper and put 4mm allan key in to adjust handbrake.
Problem - where is this mythical 14mm hex thing? Is it a bolt? Will I find a
4mm allan key hole if I remove this bolt?? Haynes manual no picutre, no use.

   Boston, MA ___ The new 9-5, Saab___s flagship car, will be unveiled for the first time to the North American press and public on Friday, November 4th at the New England International Auto Show, in the Boston Bayside Expo Center.
   ___This is a very fitting venue for the ...

I've listed some brand new manual steering rack boots that are spec'd to
suit Saab 95 96 99 and 900 models for certain years. I don't have a 99 so
they're better off going to people who can make use of them:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI ...

I'm sure this has come up before...
How do I tighten the handbrake on my 9000CS
or
How do I search the group for old posts relating to my problem??

All,
A friend has a brand new 2005 9-3 SS, radio won't go out and will drain battery. Saab says NOT to jumpstart this car as it will ruin the car. What do I do???
How can I turn the radio off? The off button doesn't work, etc.!!!
Is there a FUSE that is JUST for the RADIO as a ...