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13 August 2021
Thread: Windshield same as SRX?
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After going on three months of incredible hassles...
After going on three months of incredible hassles with my insurance company, they say our low miles good condition 9-4X is going to declared a total loss because there are no windshields available...
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08 June 2021
Thread: Windshield same as SRX?
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We'll have an answer for this question soon. The...
We'll have an answer for this question soon. The KBB trade-in on ours is 12,000. I'd never be able to replace it with the same quality, mileage and uniqueness, so for that, I'd much prefer to keep...
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02 June 2021
Thread: Windshield same as SRX?
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Still none available. Guess we're doomed.
Still none available. Guess we're doomed.
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02 June 2021
Thread: Any source for windshield?
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Any source for windshield?
Saab Parts USA says there aren't any being made.
Any suggestions?
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02 June 2021
Thread: How to get inside rear lift gate?
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FWIW, when I removed the rear panel with the help...
FWIW, when I removed the rear panel with the help of my auto body guy, we broke a couple of the plastic clips. He said, "Yeah, that's why we keep a drawer full of them."
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30 March 2016
Thread: Rear wiper replace
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Shucks/Checker/O'Reillys had five different 12"...
Shucks/Checker/O'Reillys had five different 12" rear wipers and none the correct clip.
Third parts store I tried was the big NAPA warehouse and they had the rear wiper on sale for $6.49
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27 March 2016
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Many thanks, Joel, The wife's been complaining...
Many thanks, Joel,
The wife's been complaining about that switch gone TU. I'll get one ordered next week.
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18 February 2016
Thread: Hello! Looking to get into the 99 crowd
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Having owned several of every model SAABs for...
Having owned several of every model SAABs for forty years, the 99 is still my favorite around-town runabout. The 99 just sold me on SAAB. There's just something about the seating position which...
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22 December 2015
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Warning light = "All wheel drive not engaged"
My wife says she saw the above message light. It's not mentioned in the Owner's Manual nor any search I've done. Ever seen it? If so, what's the deal?
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01 November 2015
Thread: "Service rear axle" error message
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"Service rear axle" error message
Just read over on the Cadillac SRX site this message can be triggered by a battery problem. Since I just saw it on ours last week, I'm going to clean the battery terminals and put the charger on it....
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31 October 2015
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If I were a traveling salesman and on the road...
If I were a traveling salesman and on the road for hours most days, I'd consider paying it, but around town here, never gonna happen.
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15 October 2015
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Nope, I never paid, never extended, just got two...
Nope, I never paid, never extended, just got two years free.
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17 September 2015
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When did Sirius XM finally cut yours off?
I'd been hesitant to mention it, because it was nice getting XM radio for free, but today it finally went dark.
When did or has it yet gone off?
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09 July 2015
Thread: Tires after OEM
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The wife's gently driven 9-4X won't get anything...
The wife's gently driven 9-4X won't get anything like 32K out of the OEM Michelins. Since I run snow tires on all our rigs from November-March, so can't give an actual mileage, but it's much faster...
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15 April 2015
Thread: How to get inside rear lift gate?
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Still haven't gotten inside the lift gate. I was...
Still haven't gotten inside the lift gate. I was able to replace the stick-on tabs without removing the spinning insert. Someone must have had to get in there. Maybe he'll be along someday.
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10 March 2015
Thread: Saab 9-4X Tail Light problems
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Our weather has warmed up here and the left LED...
Our weather has warmed up here and the left LED is working again. Definitely a connection or switching problem and definitely temperature related.
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04 March 2015
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Yes, it's been about average in reliability, as...
Yes, it's been about average in reliability, as most of the hard parts are shared with Cadillac and other GM lines. thus, it can be serviced at any Cadillac dealer.
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04 March 2015
Thread: Saab 9-4X Tail Light problems
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That still wouldn't explain why the LEDs come on...
That still wouldn't explain why the LEDs come on at start-up and immediately go off. The LEDs are still functioning. Just something in the switching isn't.
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02 March 2015
Thread: Saab 9-4X Tail Light problems
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The piece of info still missing is what part is...
The piece of info still missing is what part is actually failing? Since the LEDs flash briefly at startup, it would seem they are still functioning, but something in the solid state switching...
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01 March 2015
Thread: Saab 9-4X Tail Light problems
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Just noticed the left LED went TU. My wife...
Just noticed the left LED went TU. My wife takes it through the car was far too often. Has anyone figured out why always the left?
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26 February 2015
Thread: How to get inside rear lift gate?
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How to get inside rear lift gate?
One of the license plate screw inserts in the rear lift gate has gone TU. It just spins and thus the screw can't be removed.
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01 February 2015
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Mebbe you can guarantee 10% per annum in the...
Mebbe you can guarantee 10% per annum in the stock market and if so, I wish you were my financial advisor. However over the last 125 years, the actual average adjusted for inflation has been 3%.
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25 January 2015
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As to what to buy, over the years, I've been...
As to what to buy, over the years, I've been trying to convince myself the Subaru is the successor to Saab, but emotionally, it doesn't work. The base Subies are dull, dull, dull and the rice-rocket...
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25 January 2015
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Every Saab owner must read "A Man Called Ove"
This is a new novel by a Swedish author, Fredrik Backman. Saabs and the love of them are central to the story and besides that, it's a great read.
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11 January 2015
Thread: Windshield same as SRX?
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Either windshield fits all models. My guess is...
Either windshield fits all models.
My guess is there were very few base models made and sold, so there hasn't been much demand for those windshields. Most of the cars are Premium/Aero, so that's...
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