# 2005 Saab 9-3 - Stops at 30

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-3-stops-at-30/142111>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** saab\
**Created:** [June 12, 2019, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-3-stops-at-30/142111 "2019-06-12T16:05:08Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Reggie07](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ecb155/32.png) [@Reggie07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Reggie07)\
**Post date:** [June 12, 2019, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-3-stops-at-30/142111/1 "2019-06-12T16:05:09Z")

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Car won’t go pass 30 miles per  
Even when the pedal all the way floored.

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [June 12, 2019, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-3-stops-at-30/142111/2 "2019-06-12T16:10:18Z")

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The check engine light is on, right? How long has it been on before this problem occurred?

The car has an error, that’s why the check engine light is on. It is also why you can’t go over 30 mph. It is in “limp home” mode. The car reduces power so it doesn’t destroy itself but there is enough to get you home. It needs service right away.

If you keep driving it like this, you might as well drive it to the junkyard.

Have it towed to your local independent auto shop. Call first as many shops will no longer service Saabs.

You can search here for those that do service Saabs.

> **[Saab Repair Shops - Find a Saab Mechanic](https://www.saabshops.com/)**
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> Looking for Saab Repair? Find thousands of independent repair shops specializing in Saab vehicles. We’ll help you find a shop to service your Saab.

and here;

> **[Saab Parts USA - Find a Saab Service Center](https://saabparts.com/us/book-a-service/)**
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> Find a Saab Service Center and book your workshop visit. Saab Parts USA is the official home of Saab cars in the US and the easy way for you to request a service or repair at.

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**Author:** ![VTMongo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b4bc9f/32.png) [@VTMongo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VTMongo)\
**Post date:** [August 10, 2020, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-3-stops-at-30/142111/3 "2020-08-10T16:29:02Z")

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A little late to the party:

Your problem could be simple like the plugs need to be replaced and are causing severe misfire. Could be a problem with a throttle position sensor or even a clogged fuel filter. Plenty of places still work on saabs and scan tools still pick up codes. Should be pretty easy to read the codes and go from there

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**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\
**Post date:** [August 10, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-3-stops-at-30/142111/4 "2020-08-10T17:29:33Z")

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Agreed; a bit late to the dance but…  
If the engine revs are high then it’s likely slippage in the drive train.  
If the engine revs bog down then it’s likely a clogged converter.

I’ve had issues with partially clogged converters on both of the SAABs I owned so it does become a likely suspect and it’s easily checked with a vacuum gauge.