# \#900 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/2661-tag/2661.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [High mileage convertible](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mileage-convertible/185923)
**Author:** [@miki\_20041\_179936](https://community.cartalk.com/u/miki_20041_179936)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mileage-convertible/185923 "2022-08-21T22:05:05Z")
Hi everyone! I’m looking at a high mileage old Saab 900 SE Turbo convertible. Runs great. 1987. Over 200k miles. Cost less than $3k, as valued in Blue Book if in excellent condition. I’m in love with it already after hav… --- ## [Unable to access 5th gear and reverse on manual trans](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unable-to-access-5th-gear-and-reverse-on-manual-trans/52412)
**Author:** [@jaimecastillo3](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jaimecastillo3)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2020, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/unable-to-access-5th-gear-and-reverse-on-manual-trans/52412 "2020-03-08T15:11:37Z")
Just today while I was driving all of a sudden I was unable to access 5th gear. When I went to shift up from 4 to 5, it was like the stick was hitting a wall and it just directed me back to 3rd gear. No because both 5th … --- ## [1987 Rose Quartz Saab 900 value](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-rose-quartz-saab-900-value/119716)
**Author:** [@ClaudeRipley](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ClaudeRipley)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-rose-quartz-saab-900-value/119716 "2018-06-24T15:37:52Z")
Is a Rose Quartz colored 900 worth significantly more than other colors? --- ## [Who knows Saabs and their worth?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-knows-saabs-and-their-worth/118361)
**Author:** [@Kat\_Burns](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kat_Burns)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2018, 4:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/who-knows-saabs-and-their-worth/118361 "2018-06-01T04:36:53Z")
Would like to sell my Saab and wondering what the value of Saabs are if any. A little over 200g and a 91 sedan. Thanks, Kat --- ## [Catalytic converter issue?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-issue/84517)
**Author:** [@dean1982](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dean1982)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2014, 12:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/catalytic-converter-issue/84517 "2014-04-09T00:06:17Z")
Ok, long story short: Got clutch replaced in my 5 speed manual 3 weeks ago. Got the car back, car runs great, I take it to the interstate, go up to 80 mph but can't put it into 5th gear..turns out they hadn't adjusted … --- ## [Saab 900 Convertible Safety](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-900-convertible-safety/84384)
**Author:** [@Magay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Magay)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2014, 4:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-900-convertible-safety/84384 "2014-03-31T04:00:24Z")
My son is turning 16 in 3 months and he and my husband have been discussing giving my husband's 20 year old Saab Convertible to him to drive around town. The car is a straight drive, has 200,000 miles on it and is in t… --- ## [93 Saab 900 clutch.. no pressure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-saab-900-clutch-no-pressure/78956)
**Author:** [@Shaneykins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Shaneykins)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2013, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-saab-900-clutch-no-pressure/78956 "2013-04-28T22:05:52Z")
Replaced both MC & slave. Replaced fluid and and hose. Everything worked fine foe a few days and then back to square one. Clutch lost pressure and cannot get car in gear. Any suggestions, please? Thanks --- ## [My Saab story](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-saab-story/78699)
**Author:** [@Trunkard](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trunkard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2013, 4:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-saab-story/78699 "2013-04-20T04:40:33Z")
So my son has a 93 Saab... my wife was driving it home the other day and one of the radiator hoses burst, steam rolled out from under the hood and the car died. She had no idea what had happened so she called my brother … --- ## [97' Saab 900S Gearbox Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-saab-900s-gearbox-issues/77510)
**Author:** [@dash7689](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dash7689)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2013, 9:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-saab-900s-gearbox-issues/77510 "2013-02-20T09:09:29Z")
Hi all! I have a 97' 900S with a 5-speed manual transmission. My trouble is when the car is warmed up and I try to shift into gear, the gears will grind as I put the car into first and reverse with the clutch fully dep… --- ## [Dash light failure and idle RPMs for 1996 Saab 900S](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-light-failure-and-idle-rpms-for-1996-saab-900s/77213)
**Author:** [@EPed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EPed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2013, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-light-failure-and-idle-rpms-for-1996-saab-900s/77213 "2013-02-07T21:57:09Z")
My '96 Saab 900s dash light failed when turning my lights on. Sometimes when I push on the dimmer knob the dash light will come on, and then go off real quickly. How can I fix this as a nuisance driving at night and not… --- ## [93 Saab 900 loses power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-saab-900-loses-power/75450)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Walker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joe_Walker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2012, 9:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-saab-900-loses-power/75450 "2012-11-16T09:58:30Z")
A woman called in today with a 93 Saab 900 that she said had little to no power right after start up. She claimed if she shut the car off then restarted the problem went away, which seemed to baffle you guys. I used to d… --- ## [A SAAB Story](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-saab-story/74225)
**Author:** [@CarmellaW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CarmellaW)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2012, 2:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-saab-story/74225 "2012-08-30T02:11:29Z")
Bear with me, this car is old and dangerously close to death. I have a 1998 Saab 900 SE Turbo convertible, it's adorable and I love it. My boyfriend is disgusted by the fact I own a Saab (he drives a bright blue, unc… --- ## [Replacement parts, body](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-parts-body/73834)
**Author:** [@MelissaLynAgawa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MelissaLynAgawa)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2012, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacement-parts-body/73834 "2012-07-31T19:35:38Z")
Hi. I am considering buying a 1995 Saab 900 se turbo. It is a 2 door hatchback for a great price. Only problem is the passenger door is smashed and does not work. How would I find a parts car to buy a door for this vehic… --- ## [Saab 900 will not idle / run](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-900-will-not-idle-run/71879)
**Author:** [@discord](https://community.cartalk.com/u/discord)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2012, 10:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-900-will-not-idle-run/71879 "2012-04-18T22:27:51Z")
I have a saab 900 which last year I added some old octane booster a friend gave me. He told me it would be fine, but after that, the car has not run. I've drained the tank, and I ran the gas through another car, which se… --- ## [SAAB repair in AUSTIN](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-repair-in-austin/60878)
**Author:** [@durian](https://community.cartalk.com/u/durian)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2011, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-repair-in-austin/60878 "2011-10-06T17:17:33Z")
Can someone give advice on recent Saab repair in Austin other than the dealership? I think Roger Beasley does good work, but they are very expensive --- ## [Did the battery kill the alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-the-battery-kill-the-alternator/68377)
**Author:** [@oasis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oasis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2011, 2:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-the-battery-kill-the-alternator/68377 "2011-10-03T02:32:11Z")
I have a '97 Saab 900 SE turbo. When it made a new rhythmic knocking noise under the hood I brought it to a few mechanics and here's what they found: the alternator's bearings are loose (that was likely the source of th… --- ## [1988 Saab 900S rough running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-saab-900s-rough-running/45340)
**Author:** [@WinkTimber](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WinkTimber)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2011, 1:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1988-saab-900s-rough-running/45340 "2011-06-15T01:50:13Z")
On the 2/27/10 show that aired on Minnesota Public Radio, a caller said his Saab 900S ran rough when the gas tank got to about 1/2. The problem is common to high mileage Saab 900s. There are TWO (2) fuel pumps in t… --- ## [1994 Saab 900S Losing power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-saab-900s-losing-power/49404)
**Author:** [@JoAryn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoAryn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 4:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-saab-900s-losing-power/49404 "2011-06-10T04:47:41Z")
Yesterday, while driving home from work, my car started what I can best describe as losing power. The car is a 1994 Saab 900S with a stick shift. First, I was going up a fairly steep hill and I felt a momentary hesitat… --- ## [Gas consumption in reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-consumption-in-reverse/64048)
**Author:** [@izzzzrules](https://community.cartalk.com/u/izzzzrules)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2011, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-consumption-in-reverse/64048 "2011-04-26T21:08:05Z")
I just read in Reader's Digest that some can improve gas mileage by 25% by not putting their car in reverse. This seems like an exaggeration, how can putting a car in reverse be that bad.... like 25% bad? Thanks, … --- ## [Not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-starting/62551)
**Author:** [@pdelhagen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pdelhagen)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 11:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/not-starting/62551 "2011-03-15T11:35:14Z")
94 Saab will not start in the mornings , it cranks but wont fire , runs fine later in day with no problems at all . Than next morning a repeat performance of not starting. --- ## [Car won't start in cold temperatures](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-in-cold-temperatures/62121)
**Author:** [@everin776](https://community.cartalk.com/u/everin776)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2011, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-in-cold-temperatures/62121 "2011-03-04T02:58:00Z")
I've had my '96 Saab 900S for almost 6 years and it has 119K miles. Last weekend w/ the below freezing temperatures, she decided not to start on me again. I'll reiterate the word "again" as this non-starting problem happ… --- ## [92 Saab airconditioning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-saab-airconditioning/61539)
**Author:** [@92\_Saab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/92_Saab)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2011, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-saab-airconditioning/61539 "2011-02-19T17:10:08Z")
Hi, this is my first ever post. My 19 year old Saab's airconditioning has completely failed. The well-regarded repair shop tried several times to recharge it and that didn't work. They say that the aftermarket aircon… --- ## [Saab won't stay charged](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-wont-stay-charged/61222)
**Author:** [@jandm6133](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jandm6133)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2011, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-wont-stay-charged/61222 "2011-02-13T04:08:00Z")
1995 Saab 900 Turbo. Bought new. Lifetime history of complete battery discharge if not driven at least every 2 weeks. New alternator, multiple batteries of no benefit. Have left on flowmeter for up to 1 week at dealer s… --- ## [Broken Suspension Spring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-suspension-spring/60244)
**Author:** [@saab97ak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saab97ak)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2011, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/broken-suspension-spring/60244 "2011-01-21T04:25:52Z")
The very bottom of the front, passenger-side suspension coil spring on my 97 Saab 900 has broke. It is piece of coil that rests on the metal guard that supports the coil. The car doesn't seem unstable when driving. Is th… --- ## [Potential Ignition Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-ignition-problem/59385)
**Author:** [@gazregan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gazregan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2011, 7:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/potential-ignition-problem/59385 "2011-01-02T19:17:22Z")
After a series of strage happenstances involving the key and my ignition, I ended up with only one key, and there was no code on it so we couldn't order another. My local Saab guys rebuilt the ignition around a new key,… --- ## [Cranks, but won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-but-wont-start/58750)
**Author:** [@paulbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paulbike)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2010, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cranks-but-wont-start/58750 "2010-12-15T20:38:36Z")
My battery is strong and the car cranks and "almost" catches. It feels like it's almost getting enough fuel. What can I ask the repair place to check before they change out the very expensive fuel pump? Spark plugs, vacu… --- ## [1994 Saab 900se](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-saab-900se/58145)
**Author:** [@allen1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/allen1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2010, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-saab-900se/58145 "2010-11-30T20:13:21Z")
my saab does not run right untill Ipush the TCS off button on the dash . --- ## [Saab 900s '97, wont start no spark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-900s-97-wont-start-no-spark/57590)
**Author:** [@cbarrera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cbarrera)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2010, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-900s-97-wont-start-no-spark/57590 "2010-11-16T01:11:11Z")
I have a Saab 900s 97, convertible. The car won't start, it has no spark, I already changed the ignition coil and the distributor. What else can I do? I really need it. --- ## [Saab No Airbag or Chevy Aveo Airbag](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-no-airbag-or-chevy-aveo-airbag/56613)
**Author:** [@ashpr2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ashpr2002)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2010, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-no-airbag-or-chevy-aveo-airbag/56613 "2010-10-19T23:33:36Z")
Looking for advice. Our daughter is turning 16 in two years. We want to get her a 87 Convertible Saab 900 (solid steel- safe car) from a friend and get it really fixed up for her. However, my mother insists that we give … --- ## [Car Running Rough In Morning](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-running-rough-in-morning/56362)
**Author:** [@small\_parts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/small_parts)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-running-rough-in-morning/56362 "2010-10-15T02:02:28Z")
Hi, I have a 1988 Saab 900 (non-turbo), and have noticed that after the car has been parked for a while (a few hours / overnight), it tends to idle rough and stall out when I put it into gear. For the fist few m… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/2661-tag/2661.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=900)