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Hoping to get some ideas on what may have happened after I did some service on my car. I recently did spark plugs, transmission flush, fuel pump, and the PCV update on my 03 9-5. The spark plugs and transmission flush were almost a month ago whereas the fuel pump and PCV were done over the...

Going to have some winter tyres ....... Dunno what type yet ...... Have just got me some rough looking, but genuine alloys from a local scrappers ...... Gonna refubish them & paint them to match the car..... Titan Grey ...... I have no idea how they will look ...... But ya know, nothing ventured...

I have this really annoying judder/vibration when taking off slowly in my car, most annoying in stop start town traffic when im in first gear a lot. Strange i only sorta noticed it whenever i had to get the exhaust flexi replaced. The exhaust place put on a shorter flexi than what originally...

Well it is to me anyway. Most people know that i have Volkswagen alloys on my car (see pic below) which are fitted to my car via PCD Corrective bolts aka wobbily bolts. Anyway the problem started tonight, went to fit new brake pads to the front of my TTID as my old ones were down to the metal...

:D hi after some help if anybody can its my first saab love it but got a major fault when its cold the car starts great idles and revs runs perfect, but :mad: as soon as it reaches normal temp misses and then chugs and cuts out and it will not restart untill its cold again, then its the same...

My 2003 93 2.0t is due for Major Service since it's at 90k miles. The dealership has a coupon to inspect the wipers, breaks and rotors, tires, exhaust, suspension, belts, hoses, fluids ( and top them off ), heating system and battery for free. ( awesome, right? ):thumbsup: I recently changed...

Hey, I am embarking on a full overhaul of both front and rear suspension after one of my front springs broke. I have an '04 vector with sports suspension, which I have decided is too harsh a ride, so I will not be replacing with originals. Eibach Pro kit, Koni FSD's, Powerflex Bushes...

my 2004 9-3 2.2tdi vector is having a few major issues! it is currently in limp mode with the engine management light on. the code reader states 3 codes:- something like turbo solenoid, pressure boost etc i have had the biometric pressure sensor replaced and the turbo solenoid and it worked...

This is a great site, and I am a member of a fair few. Another problem with my 1990 16v Conv, (thanks to all regarding the lights by the way). Driving along motorway, doing roughly 60-70mph, manouvered (?) a long bend and for no reason the wheels seemed out of control, and the steering wheel...

Hi Guys, On saturday injectors 2 and 3 were changed for new ones and the others cleaned in a local garage. All was fine but then I drove about 30 miles and the EML came on but the car was still driving fine. Then this morning the EML was still on but it drove fine, until once I was on the...

Hey folks i'm new here and this is my first post. I bought a Saab 9-3 Aero nearly 1 month ago its a 2003 with low millage and i have a really serious and dangerous problem with my brakes. Heres the best description i can provide on my problem.... 50mph aproaching a junction, foot on brake...

Hi Saab Newbie here Yesterday I had the 72,000 mile service completed on my 2006 9-3 SportWagon TiD. This morning on the way to work I had the warning "Battery not charging etc. etc" plus baterry light. Immediate thoughts - alternator problem. I have seen all the alternator problems...

right long story stort lol ive got oil leak from the back of the engine found it when i took the undertray off (btw 1999 aero) cant quite see were its coming from as not good light & im lieing on my back under the car anyhoo thats not my major concern at the moment i got the car monday &...

Hi, Guys my old motor is on its last legs again, so I have reappeared after a long absence. I never did get the #6 PVC change done and it sems to have come back to bite. Based on the behavour of oil light it seems like a case for doing the Sump Drop and the final PCV update. I've been...

My car (1.9 TiD, 150, sportwagon) is almost due a major service and has just over 70,000 on the clock. Speaking to a friend who is a mechanic he suggested that the upcoming service really is a MAJOR service - new timing belt being just one of the things due for replacement. Is this true, can...

Hello, hope someone can shed some light. 900i 1992 vert. CEL problem (please continue to read!), Tech2 blamed Fuel injectors. Replaced all the fuel injectors, cleaned the TPS (well, my garage did) and for about 40 miles my Check Engine Light stayed off :) ; now back on again, and sounding...

Having finally started my '96 Aero after 3months non-use and a great pile of new parts for my GT3071r build - started on the button but idle isnt happy. Starts fine, but immeditately idles too high from cold. Pinch the IAC hose going to intake after throttle body (on the top) and the revs drop...

This afternoon, the car told me the the battery had stopped charging. Only two miles from home I kept going. By the time I got home it told me that the traction control had failed and the anti-lock brakes had failed. Then the power steering packed up - for real - it didn't tell me about that...

Don’t know if you guys caught the budget yesterday but the reforms to VED duty starting next year now apply to ALL cars registered after 2001. In short the concessions made for cars registered before March 2006 have now been removed!!!!! So what does this mean to you next year :.. 2.3t HOT...

Hot off the press comes news of some of the bigger market allocations for the Saab Turbo X. I know many of you have been wondering about this so that you can figure whether or not you need to rush in and slap your cash on the counter. There’s only a few countries on this list, but the rule...