Hi all could anyone tell me why my 9-3 2006 does not shut down completely when i lock the car the mileometer and cd numbers stay lit and flattens the battery after about 5 hours if anyone can help thanks lee

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wihq2jd-N8E :eek::eek:

Hi All, Had another! problem with a car ( turbo seems not to work) and noticed a split hose- Charge air hose - coming from the intake housing above egr valve. Cant find it on a net without part number so maybe someone has it ( the part number), or know the website where to buy it from? regards...

The administrator in charge of the Saab bankruptcy proceedings has told a Swedish court that the process must stop. "The money is not enough to continue the reorganization,"said Guy Lofalk in an interview with Reuters. "Now, an application [to terminate the reorganization] has been mailed. It...

I have bought a 2005/54 plate 9-3 TID Saab, fantastic car, drives well no concerns, came out yesterday and it failed to start, checked battery and found battery was down to 10 volts, jump started car, started no probe, with assistance. checked that alternator was charging ok and was giving out...

when i realised that my car wasnt boosting as it should i was told that it was a check valve to iidentify if this was correct i was told to put a bolt in the top pipe that runs off the charge air control valve and sure enough my boost was awesome again my question is does anyone no the part...

Greetings to saabscene members - new member here looking for some help and advice please. I've looked through many posts but couldn't find the same issue that I've been experiencing. I bought my first Saab, a 2001 2.0LPT 93 last November and love it. So, here's the issue - the charge warning...

I have for sale a brand new abbott racing boost switch. These switches were fitted so the charge air cooler pump is only operartional when the boost pressure reaches a minimum value. They were £25 new when I bough this replacement so grab a bargainas this is now suplus to requirements (sold my...

My MY07 9-3 requires servicing (22K miles) and I phoned different Saab Dealers and here are the results: Concept Cov: £350 all incl (with loan car) Leicester Bond Street: £340 all incl (with wash and loan car) Stratstone Brum: £425 all incl (with loan car) West Midlands Saab Specialist: £243...

Transport for London have announced their intention to charge LPG converted vehicles that enter the Congestion Charge zone in Central London. Currently these vehicles are exempt. Full Story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/7271462.stm

I posted below last summer - now my car choice is proving even more expensive as Ken has adopted the tax categories for the proposed congestion charge on 'gas guzzlers'. I'm embarrased to find myself in the same company as Chelsea Tractors I opted for the auto 175 bhp version of the 9-3...

Just to compliment the Towbar Posts on here recently, I am unable to find the Plug N Play sockets in the boot for towbar wiring. I overcame the lighting socket myself with much splicing/soldering etc. My next task is the aux socket powering the fridge and cvan battery. Any pointers on where...

'Pay-as-you-go' road charge plan Drivers could pay up to £1.34 a mile in "pay-as-you go" road charges under new government plans. ... Every vehicle would have a black box to allow a satellite system to track their journey, with prices starting from as little as 2p per mile in rural areas. Full...

I'm wondering whether the exploded diagram in the 69-79 haynes manual is correct. It shows either side of the diaphragm two washers One is a flat one about 1 1/2" diameter, the other a dished thicker one, similar diameter. The diagram shows the thicker one closest to the exhaust elbow, and the...

Just picked up an old copy of Retail Week (a couple of weeks old) and there is a piece in the back that reckons the revenue made from the Congestion Charge equates to exactly the same amount of parking revenue LOST by Westminster City Council in the West End by the drop in traffic

Hey Guys A couple of nights every week, my wife bugs me to let her drive my beloved "Inga". Now I really don't want her to drive Inga, so what do you think I should charge her if I decide to? Forget the obvious that would have worked five years ago, but just isn't enough to give in...

Deary me - so many people are avoiding the congestion charge area, that London Transport will have a £65million hole in their budget. Source - Ananova My heart bleed'eth not... Place I went to with work on Wednesday on Park Lane borders the congestion charging area. If they park at the back...

Just heard an ad on the radio from NCP. They are offering a £5 voucher to anyone who comes into London and parks at an NCP car park as well as reducing their basic charges. Didn't catch if this applied to all of their car parks or just selected ones. So those of you who can afford to park at...

Morning all! I finally got round to arranging to have a second hand single CD player fitted into my 9-3 today. Its been sitting in the spare room for weeks - the cd, not the car. I 'phoned a local well-known independent specialist, who said it was a 15 minute job, but that they had a standard...

How long does should it take to charge a battery for my 99T?