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My '05 9-3 Arc broke the front springs at around 100,000 miles. Local Cadillac dealer (Richmond VA) replaced at no charge. Now my '08 9-3 Aero has broken both front springs at around 65,000 miles. ...

Yes, a low battery can cause any number of 'funky' phenomenon. Especially in a Jaguar or a Range Rover. Been there, am doing that. Regarding my Saab battery, those little dots at the month and...

Understand your response, thanks. However, that is exactly why I asked the question. Having no records for the car, and a suspicion that Swedish manufactured autos would not come out of the factory...

I recently purchased my second Saab, a 2008 9-3 Aero. Am now the happy owner of both a 2005 Arc, and this 2008 Aero.

I can't tell if the battery in the 2008 car is the original, or a replacement....

I'll think of something. Do you know if the lid is steel or aluminum? That will affect just how my body shop and I go about patching those holes. For now, that information is just for pricing the...

Wulf, Thanks, I could not have asked for a better answer. Am looking at a 2005 9-3 Chili Aero convertible with spoiler, and am considering, or was considering, removing it because I think it...

Thanks Wolf, but I'm interested in the spoiler mounted on the rear edge of the boot top. Guess I should have been more specific.

Well, how is the 2005 9-3 Aero spoiler attached? Is it double sticky tape/glue, or is it bolted on? How difficult to remove, and then what?

We are about to purchase our second 9-3. Really want heated seats. Car we are looking at does not have that option installed. How to go about adding seat heaters? Any help, directions,...

This extreme snow we are having has me thinking of keeping a set of tire chains with me in the winter. What experience does anyone have with various types of chains, and how do you use, and how do...

Mart, good point about the rear end coming around. No, we don't have regular snow here in western northern Virginia country, but when we do in late winter it is often wet, heavy snow and can range...

9-3 Aero reply is much appreciated, and exactly why forums as this one can be so valuable. Comment makes sense, and is much appreciated.

Now, regarding Burnsside42 and his experience is also just...

I usually stick with Pirelli all season tires, but am thinking that a pair of dedicated winter tires up front could be a good idea. Put them on in Virginia in November, and take them off middle of...

Don't laugh, I am actually serious about this. I have shattered one of my xenon headlights on the side of a deer. I want to know if anyone has ever successfully swapped the xenon lamp parts into a...

Changed out the 'donut' spare first day after buying my 2005 9-3. All for the very reason stated above. Would not be without a dependable spare when 50 miles from home.

After hitting a pair of deer at the same time, I lost both fog lights as well as a fender, hood, bumper cover and both headlights. I decided to have a go at fixing the fog lights which had the...

Mark,

Yes, the covers appear to be either glued, or 'clamped' on with a rubber gasket between the reflector/lamp holder and the housing. My reason for wanting to get inside is that both lights...

Frank,

Yes, all good points, and confirmed by the fact that my Range Rover xenon headlamps, which are mounted much higher than the Saab's are fantastic for lighting up the road ahead. However, my...

Mark, Ah, that 'sounds' good. Do you know of a particular kit? Or, do I just need a lamp that fits the housing, and the related electronics to power it? Any experience and comments are most...

Urrrrrggggg Going to have to cut the housing apart and give it a try before I spring for a new set. Thanks.

We need to have more powerful lighting when using the low beam headlamps. By more powerful I mean something better than low beam, but not blinding other drivers as with high beams on. I am thinking...

After hitting two deer at once, both of my fog lamps have internal damage, no external damage. Can the clear lens be removed from the light body? If so, does it just pry off? Oh, yea, there is a...

Frank,

Thanks, am setting up a spreadsheet to sort out the best prices for all those parts. I also found an auto repair software site that lets you sign up for a 14 day trial of their estimating...

What a reason to join SAAB World.net. We love, if that is the right word, our Saab.

My 2005 9-3 Arc with Drivers Package, Xenon lights, Moonroof, Parking assist, and other goodies (VA tag ...