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  1. Classic Saab 9-3/GM900 (1994 - 2002)/Conv ( -2003)
    My belt snapped ( got chewed up actually) on my Babez had to get recovered home air con seized however I done the research & got a short belt ($20 my lappy doesn't have a pound sign) but discovered the idler pulley damaged ........apparently they come in 2 sizes 62/64 mm will it matter...
  2. Saab 9-3 Sedan/Combi/TurboX/AWD(2003+)/Conv(2004+)
    Does anybody know the size of the rear calliper carrier bolts? I haven’t got any female Torx sockets that big never needed them before :mad: Want to make sure I get a set with one big enough. Any bigger ones anywhere on the car?
  3. Saab Parts / Accessories, FOR SALE and WANTED
    Hi, Guessing these are going to be as rare as any of the common sayings about rare items however it is worth a go. Looking for the genuine Saab or Elk parts equivalent if anyone has one radio fascia adaptor. The kit that took the standard weird not quite double DIN size radio slot down to a...
  4. Tyres, Wheels, and Brakes
    Quick question, I've got 235/45/17 97W's on the front wheel of the 9-3 I bought. Looking through the book and inside the car it's saying standard is 225/45/17 94W. I'm wondering what difference this makes to the driving, and also if it invalidates my insurance with the car not being 'standard'...
  5. Tyres, Wheels, and Brakes
    can anyone point me to the correct size wheel nuts for a 93 vector?? i picked up some off fleabay, thread length seems a little smaller than the ones on the car thanks andy
  6. Saab 9-3 Sedan/Conv/Combi/TurboX/AWD (2003+)
    does anyone know what size torx head ill need to get the front door panels off? I cant get them with an allen wrench
  7. Saab 9-3 Sedan/Combi/TurboX/AWD(2003+)/Conv(2004+)
    Front pad on their last legs and disks a little lipped too so whilst i am doing the pads i might as well fit new disks. Would be nice to know what size the disks are as i understand there are several different sizes available, given it's the 210bhp and an auto (no engine braking) likely to be a...
  8. Tyres, Wheels, and Brakes
    Hello, I was looking into getting some aftermarket wheels for my 04' 95 arc, I was hoping to know what the best size wheel/tire combo would best fit my vehicle? any and all opinions very much appreciated!! Thanks. -Steve
  9. Tyres, Wheels, and Brakes
    Hello everyone! With an early cold snap we have been hit with snow/ice early and I've found myself in a crunch to put snow tires on my 93! I currently have my summer wheel/tire combo on the car which are 225/40R18's they rub a bit at full lock but only when the suspension has some...
  10. General Saab Discussions
    Spark Plugs? Hi out there... I rescued a 2002 9-5 Linear with 80K from salvage and recently changed the DCIM and spark plugs. The new plugs are NGK G-power (BCPR6EGP / 7088 on the box) as recommended OEM parts by Car Quest. The plugs I removed were NGK/R BCPR6ES11 -- The electrode on the old...
  11. Classic Saab 9-3/GM900 (1994 - 2002)/Conv ( -2003)
    Any one know the bolt size used to mount the seat belt acceptors in the rear?
  12. Saab 9-3 Sedan/Conv/Combi/TurboX/AWD (2003+)
    Google isn't my friend. So other than downloading the Haynes manual, need a bit of size info. Keeping the facia and mounts completely standard. Fancy replacing the rear speakers with identical but better (bose / kenwood etc). Anyone know the vital statistics?
  13. Tyres, Wheels, and Brakes
    handy calculator if you are considering changing your tyres/wheels from stock and Impact on your speedo accuracy http://www.tyretraders.com/Tyres_Calculator.html
  14. Tyres, Wheels, and Brakes
    Thinking of putting 19 inch rims 8J on my 1.9tid Vector sport 2007 facelift model most are running 235/35/19 tyres but I would like more rubber on road and more protection for rims ......found one thread stating he used 245/45/19 tyres without issues is this possible ? Thanks
  15. Saab 9-3 Sedan/Combi/TurboX/AWD(2003+)/Conv(2004+)
    Thinking of putting 19 inch rims on my 1.9tid Vector sport 2007 facelift model most are running 235/35/19 tyres but I would like more rubber on road and more protection for rims ......found one thread stating he used 245/45/19 tyres without issues is this possible ? Thanks.
  16. Tyres, Wheels, and Brakes
    Hi... My son bought a 2006 Saab 9-5 Turbo wagon which has winter tires on in, size 205 55 16's 91R. He needs to purchase new tires, but the sticker on the inside of the door says tire size is 235 45R 17? Does this mean the wrong tire & rim size are on the car now or can he just buy summer 205...
  17. Tyres, Wheels, and Brakes
    Hi there, need some advise on this please. Have been offered a well known quality brand of 4 x 225/40/18's for my 93 Aero TTiD (180), but everywher I have checked says that they must be 45's not 40's. Can anybody throw some light on this for me please, can I run 40's and if I do what...
  18. Classic Saab 9-5 (1997 - 2009)
    rose bushes, tried with a removal tool and the dang thing stripped the threads on the 1st one, so i am looking at maybe buying a press - always handy to have but what size would i need? 6, 10, 20?
  19. Tyres, Wheels, and Brakes
    Hello guys, I've one question about size of the wheels. In manual for 2003 9-3SS I see that recommended size is 6.5x16" ET41. I want to buy Enkei SC23: http://www.enkei-russia.ru/catalog/8668.html .But this model only have size 7x16" ET37 which fits on 9-3. Do -3 offset and bigger width with...
  20. Classic Saab 9-3/GM900 (1994 - 2002)/Conv ( -2003)
    What is the bulb size or part # for the bulbs located in the ACC control module where the fan speed, temp control, vent/defroster knobs are located? This is a manual control unit in a 2002 9-3 sedan. Thanks, Sam
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