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For a few weeks now, when you accelerate there’s like a siren type of noise until the turbo whines and the whine sounds like a drill. Took it to a mechanic and they couldn’t figure out anything as there’s no check engine light and very minor if any performance issues. When you floor the pedal...

So probably for about 2 weeks now I've had this issue on start up. If I let it idle for too long, the engine will stop. It also did shake on startup the first few times it started doing this for about 15 seconds. After running for about 2 minutes, the smoke does not continue to expel. I am not...

To be more specific I live roughly 2 hours north of Dallas and I would love to have a Saab expertise look at my baby. But you guys/gals might also could give me some advice. I own a 2007 9-3 2.0t. For the record I am not a car guy so bare with me on my explanation of what’s happening. So for...

Hey, I apologize if this has already been discussed but title says most really, it accelerates perfectly fine as long as I don't press down to far, changed spark plugs, clean air intake and manifold I believe, and then did a compression test on engine, that came back fine. Thank you guys in...

I have a 9-3 Premium 150 Sound System SportCombi and I’m wondering what audio upgrades I can make, mostly to improve bass. Lmk if you have options or ideas. Thanks

Got a SAAB 9-3 AERO -05 supercharged in Norrköping by NORDIC UHR Good for 460 Hp, 575 Nm torque Living in south of northern SWEDEN

My husband and I recently purchased a 2003 Saab 9-3 and love it! I wish I would have done some research prior to letting a friend try to install an aftermarket radio. He removed the ICM and cut all of the wires. All of the wires have been reconnected but the car will not start or crank. All of...

Hi all, About a year ago my 2006 Saab 9-3 convertible started jumping into limp mode. Reading the error code with an OBDII I found the error code P2138. This code suggest that there is something wrong with the gas pedal sensor. As I have no experience with doing any repairs myself, I...

Hi I am new to the forum and have recently done some simple modifications to my 2000 93 base. I am attempting to create enough boost to make my turbocharger whistle. From what i have researched i have a low output turbo installed in my car. What this means i have no idea. Currently i have...

Hello everyone. I have a 2006 Saab 9 3 2.0 t, that I absolutely love. My biggest issue is that I cannot find ANY professionals to work on my car within 180 miles. I, like many of you, I'm sure, love the way my car drives. I am willing to do the work, locate and find parts and do the research to...

Hello to all, New to the site but have read many post over the last few years. The issue is as follows: What has been replaced over the last few years: within the last 20K miles. Car currently has 78K on most all original Saab parts. Also the part replacements have been all Saab or recommended...

What are the tell tail signs of engine sludge? I purchased a one owner, beautiful black 2002 Saab 9-3 SE with the vin engine letter K; I hear the engine is not as successful as its predecessors....??? So it is unlike my older Saabs I have owned, it shoots a small amount of smoke, and has a...

Today I did a boost test, and didn't find see, hear and see any signs of a leak. My cars symptoms: When I punch it, my car accelerates but lags big time. While accelerating, boost gauge slowly picks up, stops before the red, then goes down, consistently it does this. ****from time to...

I am 26, I have a 2005 9-3 2.0t. I want my car to be as fast as it can be. I made a custom intake, I was forced to replace my DIC I have to install a new CAT...... ripped out my old one and i think its kicking my car into lag mode,(that or my cold air intake CUSTOM MADE by me..) * I...