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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Recommended Saab Independents and garages
« on: 08 November 2018, 12:20:47 PM »
I have complied this map of recommended by experience Saab Independents and other garages, by users of social media pages that I admin, being updated reguarly. Trusting that this may prove useful - admin, please delete if not to your liking.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1S3wIx3Ea4iaeAHUVA9c9FbjSAI1q4qLn&ll=52.93812692354534%2C-1.9977686590254962&z=6



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Classic Saab 9-5 (MY 1998-2010) / 2001 2.3t - automatic gearbox problem - and who stocks ATF?
« on: 01 September 2014, 10:08:21 PM »
So after around 15 months and around 12,000 miles of troublefree motoring and load-lugging, we have finally hit an issue in the last week.
When slowing down to a stop, say, at a junction or traffic lights, from normal speed, the gearbox will crunch as it selects first gear. Not all the time, but it does it! At other times, the gearbox changes up and down smoothly and effortlessly as it always has.

I am thinking (nee praying) that at just 120,000 miles, she is due for a fluid change anyway - it does look less than pink, but there's not brown evidence of burning - that there is a lazy hydraulic piston, for whatever reason.

Levels have been checked as per the method in the Drivers' handbook - they are fine.

Also, where can I get 5 litres of the Dexron III? - the last resort will be eBay, of course. My local large motor factors only stock 1 litre bottles, and I have to admit, that I haven't been able to pay a visit to our local gem of a family motor factors.

Any input will be appreciated.

Thanks.


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Classic Saab 9-5 (MY 1998-2010) / Steering wheel option
« on: 16 December 2013, 02:02:48 PM »
Is it possible to adapt a 9000 anniversary steering wheel to fit a 9-5 (2001), including the ICE controls?

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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / 1000 members
« on: 07 December 2013, 01:57:32 PM »
I see that STT is fast, and deservedly, approaching this landmark.
Well played to the backroom boys, and members here, for making this forum a successful niche and knowledgeable place.

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Saab in the news / Saab returns to car manufacture - article.
« on: 07 December 2013, 01:48:08 PM »
My take on the week's major event, while spreading the word.

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Classic Saab 9-5 (MY 1998-2010) / Coolant temperature sensor replacement procedure
« on: 20 September 2013, 02:09:52 PM »
2001 9-5 2.3t estate - does anyone have the walkthrough for this, please, before I do something unforeseen?
I have done this on 9000's, and assume that it will be roughly the same,

Thanks

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Classic Saab 9-5 (MY 1998-2010) / FIXED - Cruise Control fault diagnosis
« on: 17 August 2013, 10:30:36 PM »
9-5 2.3t estate - 2001.

So it's time that I got the cruise control working. Having had the car coming up to three months now, it has never worked. It is dead as. No   warning light illuminates when it is turned on, and cruise doesn't work when it is, either. I have performed fault dianosis on GM900's before now, and installed the system on cars without the control unit.

Is there a diagnostic procedure for this, please?

Could this be just a faulty harness connection?

Thanks.

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Classic Saab 9-5 (MY 1998-2010) / Locking wheel nuts
« on: 16 August 2013, 09:13:35 AM »
Not being a fan of locking wheel nuts, especially those that come with the brittle socket, I still have a set of ordinary nuts from my Peugeot 405 Mi16 from way back when. Before having a look myself, would these replace the locking ones on our 9-5 estate?

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Classic Saab 9-5 (MY 1998-2010) / Question 2 - Towbar for 9-5 estate.
« on: 08 July 2013, 12:40:52 PM »
Silly question, but I am not frightened!
Would a towbar from our 9-3SS Aero fit a 9-5 estate?
It had to be asked.

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Classic Saab 9-5 (MY 1998-2010) / 9-5 estate towbar fitting
« on: 19 June 2013, 10:35:54 AM »
Having read Will's post, and done a bit of searching how difficult is it to fit a flange type towbar to the above? I understand wiring ought to be already installed in the car.
Never having done this before, I am wondering whether this is something I can do, or, for safety reasons, leave to the professionals?
Thanks!

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Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon / Convertible / Combi (Wagon/Estate) / Turbo X / AWD (2003 on) / Jammed Glovebox 9-3SS Aero 2003
« on: 31 May 2013, 11:33:55 PM »
As above, really. I don't keep too much in the glovebox, but going to open it the other day, it is jammed, at the button end.
I have undone and removed two of the torx screws at the bottom of the box, to give a little more play. The left hand catch doesn't really seem to be attached to anything. Removing the nearside fuse cover in an attempt to get better access, but no joy.

Taking the cover off of the operating button, I see another torx screw that secures the mechanism. Sod's Law that the Saab screwdriver with the torx blade is in the glovebox.

Any ideas?

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Saab 9000 (1984-1998) / Some specifications.
« on: 28 April 2013, 08:48:53 AM »

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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Any takers?
« on: 07 April 2013, 07:59:38 PM »

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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Happy Birthday, Stig!
« on: 05 March 2013, 11:39:51 AM »

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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Saab 9-5 97-10 USA
« on: 02 March 2013, 10:02:02 AM »
I have always thought that all 9-5's were turbo charged in one form or another, but apparently some in the US were not?
What's the story behind this? Anyone know?

Thanks

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