# \#saab **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/saab/544.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Saab 92x subaru vs saab mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-92x-subaru-vs-saab-mechanic/37092)
**Author:** [@jessthecat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jessthecat)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-92x-subaru-vs-saab-mechanic/37092 "2026-02-04T14:24:12Z")
i have a 2005 saab 92x which i know has a subaru engine. would i be better off using a subaru mechanic for maintenance/repairs? i live south of boston. any recommendations? --- ## [2007 Saab 9-3 - Would you?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saab-9-3-would-you/197818)
**Author:** [@sag60sag](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sag60sag)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saab-9-3-would-you/197818 "2024-10-31T20:34:57Z")
I am looking at a 2007 Saab 9-3 2.0T for $4900 It has had 2 owners and has been an Arizona car. Would you recommend buying it? --- ## [2008 Saab 9-3 - Need a mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saab-9-3-need-a-mechanic/189550)
**Author:** [@georgek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/georgek)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saab-9-3-need-a-mechanic/189550 "2023-03-13T19:55:55Z")
Need a new mechanic in the Elizabeth Nj area. --- ## [Toyota/Honda/Volvo Loyalist Contemplating Jumping Ship for a VW or Saab](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-honda-volvo-loyalist-contemplating-jumping-ship-for-a-vw-or-saab/68263)
**Author:** [@NHWoman11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NHWoman11)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-honda-volvo-loyalist-contemplating-jumping-ship-for-a-vw-or-saab/68263 "2023-01-26T20:17:05Z")
I have been a lifelong devotee of Toyota, Honda, and Volvo. Gave up on Volvos a few years ago when quality and reliability seemed to take a nosedive. I am about to have a teen driver, and I was going to get her a reliabl… --- ## [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… --- ## [92 Saab 9000s 5th gear problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-saab-9000s-5th-gear-problems/80782)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2022, 1:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/92-saab-9000s-5th-gear-problems/80782 "2022-06-20T01:14:11Z")
I recently bought a manual 92 saab, and in the past few days I have been having trouble with the 5th gear. The fluids are all fine and I have not put any real strain on the trans since I've had the car. It worked fine wh… --- ## [Bluetooth OBD2 Scanner Recommendations](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bluetooth-obd2-scanner-recommendations/184266)
**Author:** [@CygnusRift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CygnusRift)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2022, 4:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bluetooth-obd2-scanner-recommendations/184266 "2022-05-24T04:33:58Z")
Hey everyone. I’m currently fixing a P0033 code on my 2007 Saab 9-3 2.0T, and ordered the Boost Control Valve which sounds like the common failure. But i’m looking for recommendations on a good bluetooth obd2 scanner tha… --- ## [Saab 9-3 Key won't go into the ignition at all](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-key-wont-go-into-the-ignition-at-all/181918)
**Author:** [@ccmcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ccmcar)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2022, 8:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-key-wont-go-into-the-ignition-at-all/181918 "2022-01-19T08:21:27Z")
A week back we drove our car (2002 Saab 9-3) and it ran fine. Today when we went to the car, we saw that the driver door had not been closed properly and also the battery was completely drained. What intrigued us is th… --- ## [Cant shift when flooring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-shift-when-flooring/179831)
**Author:** [@Dutchnoskillz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dutchnoskillz)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-shift-when-flooring/179831 "2021-10-15T23:53:18Z")
Setup: 3000km & 1 months ago all new flywheel, slave cylnder and throwout bearring, reinforced stock pressure plate, reinforced friction plate, gearbox oil, motormount replaced. Those 3000km it drove perfectly until som… --- ## [Replacing 2007 Saab 9-3 2.0 Oil Feed Pipe (Block to Turbo)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2007-saab-9-3-2-0-oil-feed-pipe-block-to-turbo/178867)
**Author:** [@CygnusRift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CygnusRift)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2021, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-2007-saab-9-3-2-0-oil-feed-pipe-block-to-turbo/178867 "2021-08-22T04:08:31Z")
Hi Everyone. I just found out I had a massive oil leak on my 2007 Saab 9-3 2.0T and was finally able to get under and trace it to what I believe is the Oil Feed Pipe from the Block to the Turbo. It’s pretty much shooting… --- ## [Cooling System Strange Behavior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-strange-behavior/177153)
**Author:** [@GWilliamT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GWilliamT)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-strange-behavior/177153 "2021-05-31T19:10:34Z")
Vehicle of concern is a 2001 Saab 9-5 2.3t. Bought used, about 2 mo ago, pretty good shape, low avg mileage. This is about one of 3 or 4 gremlin like issues I’m trying to sort out. I don’t think that it is a Saab is … --- ## [Strut Box Sources](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-box-sources/176034)
**Author:** [@CygnusRift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CygnusRift)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2021, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strut-box-sources/176034 "2021-04-08T20:22:13Z")
Hey everybody. So i need to ship out a strut assembly for replacement. The problem is, i don’t have any appropriately sized boxes to fit it in. Does anybody know places I can get leftover boxes around that shape for a … --- ## [Saab Front Strut Color Codes & Reliable Used Sources](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-front-strut-color-codes-reliable-used-sources/175805)
**Author:** [@CygnusRift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CygnusRift)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2021, 10:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-front-strut-color-codes-reliable-used-sources/175805 "2021-03-25T22:48:31Z")
Hi Everyone. So i’m looking to get some input on a couple things. I need to replace the strut assembly on the drivers side for my 2007 Saab 9-3 2.0t because the mount bearing is bad and creaking. I bought a Quick Strut… --- ## [The Snow Driving Uphill In Reverse Debacle: Myth or Fact?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-snow-driving-uphill-in-reverse-debacle-myth-or-fact/60728)
**Author:** [@sam.scherer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sam.scherer)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-snow-driving-uphill-in-reverse-debacle-myth-or-fact/60728 "2021-03-02T13:35:38Z")
I live on top of a steep hill, and during the most recent snow storm here I got stuck about 5 times, causing a 3/4 mile trip to take about 3 hours. I have a front wheel drive car. On the final section of incline, th… --- ## [2007 Saab 9-3 trouble starting when car is still hot](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saab-9-3-trouble-starting-when-car-is-still-hot/175495)
**Author:** [@srowe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/srowe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saab-9-3-trouble-starting-when-car-is-still-hot/175495 "2021-03-02T15:43:56Z")
My car starts right up when cold and drives great. It drives great all the time. However, after driving and the car is shut off for about 20-30 minutes while I run into a store or something and I come back out and try an… --- ## [Answer to the gas thief puzzler](https://community.cartalk.com/t/answer-to-the-gas-thief-puzzler/172135)
**Author:** [@jbokeno54\_159876](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jbokeno54_159876)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2020, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/answer-to-the-gas-thief-puzzler/172135 "2020-11-09T18:29:48Z")
In the answer to the gas thief puzzler, the thief was caught because he siphoned fuel from a959 Saab with a two-cycle engine. Out of curiosity, I wanted to find out what the gasoline to oil ration for this engine was. I … --- ## [Excessive heat effects on PCM/ECU](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excessive-heat-effects-on-pcm-ecu/73777)
**Author:** [@dadsbones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dadsbones)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/excessive-heat-effects-on-pcm-ecu/73777 "2020-10-04T22:10:24Z")
Can excessive heat in the engine compartment cause the PCM/ECU to fail? Here's a long story made as short as possible. I purchased a cherry used Saab 93 with only 30,000 miles on it. i've owned Saabs my whole life. … --- ## [2004 Saab 9-3 convertible sunroof won’t go up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saab-9-3-convertible-sunroof-won-t-go-up/169134)
**Author:** [@harobed4G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/harobed4G)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-saab-9-3-convertible-sunroof-won-t-go-up/169134 "2020-08-26T13:00:53Z")
2004 Saab 9-3 convertible sunroof will not go up. Recommendation has been to repair/rebuild all cylinders. I do not want to buy another car. Question: Is it time to let this car go because of its age and 180000 miles? --- ## [2003 Saab 9-5 - battery not charging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saab-9-5-battery-not-charging/168935)
**Author:** [@JimC56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimC56)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2020, 11:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saab-9-5-battery-not-charging/168935 "2020-08-23T11:15:37Z")
2003 Saab 95 - Battery not charging. Diagnosis is bad instrument cluster. Any thoughts? --- ## [2008 Saab 9-5 - Bay area help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saab-9-5-bay-area-help/168503)
**Author:** [@SusanR1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SusanR1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2020, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saab-9-5-bay-area-help/168503 "2020-08-11T12:18:01Z")
Ned a Saab mechanic i the Bay Area. Have a check engine light on. 175K miles. --- ## [2005 Saab 9-3 - Stops at 30](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-3-stops-at-30/142111)
**Author:** [@Reggie07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Reggie07)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-3-stops-at-30/142111 "2020-08-10T17:29:33Z")
Car won’t go pass 30 miles per Even when the pedal all the way floored. --- ## [Saab 9-5 SE too expensive to keep?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-5-se-too-expensive-to-keep/27092)
**Author:** [@eckorsberg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eckorsberg)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2020, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-5-se-too-expensive-to-keep/27092 "2020-08-10T16:31:38Z")
I have a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE with 96,000 miles. Overall I like the car and bought it new. However the repairs have been numerous and very expensive over the years. My original intention was to keep this car for a v… --- ## [1996 Saab 900 - Winding noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-saab-900-winding-noise/168410)
**Author:** [@Bobbydare](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bobbydare)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2020, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-saab-900-winding-noise/168410 "2020-08-08T20:24:19Z")
My has a winding noise when it starts but goes away a little after might you know this sound and we’re it’s from --- ## [2007 Saab 9-3 - Stalls](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saab-9-3-stalls/164347)
**Author:** [@RichieD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RichieD)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-saab-9-3-stalls/164347 "2020-05-15T22:01:37Z")
2007 Saab 9-3 Anniversary Issue. Sometimes when car is hot the car starts then immediately stalls. I have to feather the gas pedal to keep it running for a few seconds and then it runs perfect. Whats up. --- ## [2002 Saab 9-5- Battery or alternator?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-saab-9-5-battery-or-alternator/162158)
**Author:** [@WayneCWallace](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WayneCWallace)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-saab-9-5-battery-or-alternator/162158 "2020-03-31T18:22:49Z")
Alternator 13.87 battery charge. Do i need new battery or alternator? --- ## [SAAB 9-3 coolant issue need help](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-coolant-issue-need-help/157682)
**Author:** [@Oliver\_Pantoto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Oliver_Pantoto)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-3-coolant-issue-need-help/157682 "2020-03-22T20:51:55Z")
So I just bought a 9-3 convertible, stupidly I handed over the money after only a short test drive and looked over the engine and other components kinda quickly. I drove it for about 10 minutes, parked and noticed smoke,… --- ## [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 … --- ## [2008 Saab 9-3 - Problems after new cats](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saab-9-3-problems-after-new-cats/158285)
**Author:** [@Elizabeth531](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Elizabeth531)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-saab-9-3-problems-after-new-cats/158285 "2020-02-10T21:18:07Z")
My car won’t accelerate I have just gotten the catalytic converters done and yet going up hills it slows down tremendously --- ## [2003 Saab 9-3 can’t pass emissions test](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saab-9-3-can-t-pass-emissions-test/157408)
**Author:** [@Hamilton17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hamilton17)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2020, 4:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saab-9-3-can-t-pass-emissions-test/157408 "2020-01-29T04:25:36Z")
I have a 2003 Saab 93 , Model Linear. I am unable to pass the State of Maryland emission test. I have changed all the parts, which concern the emission but the check engine light remains and I fail the test over an over. … --- ## [2006 saab v6 misfire / overboost](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saab-v6-misfire-overboost/78271)
**Author:** [@redrik](https://community.cartalk.com/u/redrik)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2020, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-saab-v6-misfire-overboost/78271 "2020-01-08T15:21:14Z")
The car: 2006 9-3 aero V6 turbo - manual transmission - 110k miles The problem: When turbo boost pressure gets close to the red under acceleration - either with high rpm: 3rd gear/50mph and max throttle OR low rpm: 6t… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/saab/544.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=saab)