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Hi there, Just joined. Not got a Saab yet but looking to purchase a 9-3 convertible. Just sold my MR2 Roadster which I really liked but no good in the winter what with being rear wheel drive and rear engined. Norrie.

Hi all, I am very new to this forum and would like to say 'hello' This isn't second Saab my first was a 9-5 which was a grgreat car virtually trouble free, in fact I still have it and it even started first time after sitting for a yr and a half without even being looked at :) I had a...

Morning guys, I'm looking to buy a 9-3 TTID ss, but i'm looking for some information about the engine and its common faults.. I know the history off the car very well(parents currently own it) and it has suffered its fair share of problems over the few years they have owned it - new engine @7k...

Well just thought i would introduce my self to the club.My names chris 25 mechanic, Recently just purchased a 56 9-3 vector sport tid met blue.The car has been extremely well looked after and was a credit to its previous owner, whom i gather was/is a member on here;). I was after something...

Hello, I am hoping to send the wheels for my 900 Ruby away for refurbishment. After extensive research, to get the original finish I need to courier them to a company called Spit and Polish down South. So..... If there is anyone in the central belt area of Scotland with a spare set of wheels...

Hi folks, There's been some chat elsewhere about setting up an informal Scottish Saab group for everyone north of the border. It would be an unaffiliated group, available to all Saab minded folks and it's primary aim would to provide a Scottish focus for saab activities, meets etc. While it...

Following on from the situation from UKSaabs, can we please confirm if this meeting is still going ahead? Those who are registered here, if you wan't to continue as planned (and I'm sure someone will be along soon to post the details), Can we please submit names so that we know who's going to...

Just to gauge interest. We are looking to arrange another Scottish weekend away to Oban, so i have posted this to gauge if anyone is interested in a meet up in August, with the weekend dates of either, 2nd and 3rd, 9th and 10th, 16th and 17th or 23rd and 24th. We have had these weekends before...

Hi gang, It's time for another day on the rollers at Dastek. ( www.dastek.co.uk ). I've provisionally booked the morning of Saturday May 12th, kicking off around 9am. There's a 15 car minimum and the cost will be £30. Whenever we've been on the rollers there we've always had a great time so get...

I have to go to Auchterarder soon and was curious if anyone had any suggestions for good, reasonably priced accommodation in Perth. Unfortunately, the car won't be making the trip with me due to shop still haven't ordered the new rad I had been looking forward to a good long run. Then again...

Well i was happy with the result of the R/R day today, the £72 900 t8 did not blow up. which was a bonus, i was more than a little afraid that with it laying for 3 years it might self destruct, I may have got the wooden spoon but it is only 10bhp and 12lb torque down on it's figures when new and...

Saturday 11th November at Dastek www.dastek.co.uk. This is the list as it stands at the moment. 1. Gordy 2. Heyes 3. Marrk 4. Albert Trout 5. Bawheid ( provionally ) 6. Carol 7. ylee 1 aero monster 8. ylee 2 track hack or 9-5 9. paul 1 10.paul 2 (cossy) 11.Carols up for coming along...

Following the success of the Saab Breaking Weekend in January last year, and having received several requests, I have reluctantly agreed to organise another one, but this time hoping for a little less snow and frost by making it a summer one. The date will be the 19th and 20th August, but you...

The LPG tanks they sell up here are attractively decorated but may lead to reduced acceleration! PS. I know - just got to find time to rebuild the wiper motor!

Hi folks, Rescheduled date is 25th February. Location is Dastek in Dalgety Bay. ( www.dastek.co.uk ). day will start at approx 9am and run through to about 2pm (depending on the number of cars that turn up). I'm negotiating costs just now but I expect a special rate because of the previous...

Hi folks, Contacted Dastek yesterday, the first Saturday they have free is 27th November so I have provisionally booked it. Dastek details here: www.dastek.co.uk . Cost will be £30 plus VAT per car. Dastek need a minimum of 20 cars and can cater for up to 30 cars on the day. For those that...

Hi folks, It's that time of year again. This year I'm proposing that we revisit Oban to see if we can find out what it is like when it isn't raining. As per last year I propose to meet at Strathclyde Park on Saturday morning, have lunch at the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar and on to Oban. Saturday...

Had a great day out at the Concorde meet today, thanks to every one for making it such an enjoyable day out. After a scenic tour of Edinburgh countryside courtesy of Gordy , we arrived at the Museum of Flight at East Fortune, and had a look round the different aircraft displays in the hangers...