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I just realized I completely forgot to update the thread. Since my last post here, the fuel pump stopped working so I replaced that, and then a couple of weeks later I replaced the radiator and that...

This is immensely helpful info! Thank you for your patience and guidance. I really appreciate it.

I'm planning to do the work this Saturday! I'll update the thread once I finish it. I'm debating whether I should flush the orange coolant (Prestone Dex-Cool Extended Life Antifreeze/Coolant) out of...

Does that mean that 1999 - 2001 9-5's use green coolant, and later models use orange? I am about to flush my 1999 9-5 (as part of radiator replacement) and I am not sure if I should keep using orange...

Is this what you're referring to?...

It looks like it's the radiator. I replaced the clamp, but the leak is the same as before, so it must be the plastic side of the radiator.

I am going to replace the radiator and the lower...

Thanks for the advice! I really appreciate it. I'll buy one today and will update this thread once I replace it.

Do you use some sort of lubrication when you put on a new hose? Something to...

That’s a great tip! Thank you! I was thinking about replacing the clamp with a different kind (e.g. a screw-on clamp) because original ones are a pain to get off. Do you have any recommendations on...

Hello everyone!

It's been a while since I posted due to not owning a Saab for a couple of years. Recently I saw one for sale, and my Saab bug came back to bite me :D

It's a 1999 9-5 base with...

9-3 Aero, thank you for your reply. I'm definitively going to perform an engine flush, I'm just not sure what to use yet. Engine flush is supposed to clean the valve lifters(tappets) if they are...

9-3 Aero, Thank you! I really appreciate your advice. I'm planning to get a computer readout pretty soon. Now that the car has been with me for a couple of days, I identified my top priority to fix....

Hey everyone,

Thanks for your replies. Frank you were right. The owner of the car told me Linear, but it is 2.0t. And it's mine now! I couldn't resist. I washed it inside and out, and now it...

Hey guys,

So I had this long debate whether I should sell my 1999 9-5 and go with the 2006 9-3, and eventually I bought the newer one. I'm all excited now because the car is absolutely gorgeous;...

Thank you Dave T. and 9-3 Aero! So 2006 9-3 Linear definitively has a timing chain. That's good to know because I trust chains more than I trust belts anyway. Now that you mention 9-3ss, I think...

Hey guys,

I'm very close to purchasing a 2006 Saab 9-3. I currently have a 1999 9-5 SE. Both cars have manual transmission. I read a lot about newer Saabs and I'm becoming a little bit skeptical...

Hello dear Saabers,

I'm looking to buy a Saab, preferably a 9-5 (1999-2004). But I would consider a 9-3 as well. If anyone has any offers, send a PM. I am a college student, but a Saab enthusiast...

Thank you for identifying the missing part! Do you have any advice on how to replace the Distributor Hole Plug?

Hello everyone,

I replaced the valve cover gasket on my 2.3l 9-5 in order to stop a small oil leak, but the oil is still leaking. After two or three days of burnt oil smell (keeps dripping on...

Jó napot kívánok Zoli! I am glad you like the post. Keep us updated with your repair procedure. Maybe you'll come up with an even easier way to do this!

I followed raquettelaker2's instructions on how to replace the cabin air filter, however I ran into some issues and I would like to discuss those in order to save some time to anyone who wants to do...

Hello everyone,

This will be my first tutorial post here, so if anyone has an easier way of doing this please post below. The main reason I am posting this is because I couldn't find a truly...

Hi Frank. Thanks for quick reply. I will definitely use the eeuro part timing and balance kit, but WIS instructions don't really make things clear. Since I am a beginner, I would need step-by-step...

Hey guys, I was thinking about replacing the timing chain in my 1999 9-5 (2.3l). I was wondering if anyone has a tutorial on how should that replacement be performed. I'd also like to know what else...

Mine is manual. Thank you. Now I now I'm not driving around with a missing engine part :D

I was looking at my engine yesterday and I realized there is something missing, which I can clearly see on this picture. Maybe it is not the same engine, but it looks identical to my own B235 in my...