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11 February 2016
Thread: Oil leak - missing part?
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Oil leak - missing part?
Hello all, I have a 2001 9-5 SE that has a small oil leak which drips on the heat cover for the turbo occasionally causing wisps of smoke appearing while at a stoplight. Gaskets are fine, but I...
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08 January 2016
Thread: Engine temperature gauge not working
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Update: checked out quite a few sites and looks...
Update: checked out quite a few sites and looks like either the temp sensor or harness/connector is bad. However, one site said to jiggle the wires going into the temp sensor and wouldn't you know,...
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06 January 2016
Thread: Engine temperature gauge not working
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Engine temperature gauge not working
Hello all,
Just saw my 2001 9-5 SE's engine coolant temp gauge on the dashboard not working. Was working yesterday. Coolant level is fine, it blows hot and cold air normally. I'm thinking engine... -
08 May 2015
Thread: 2001 9-5 SE spare tire options
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Thanks. I did find a unused space saver spare on...
Thanks. I did find a unused space saver spare on Ebay for $45 with shipping. Works for me!
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04 May 2015
Thread: 2001 9-5 SE spare tire options
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2001 9-5 SE spare tire options
Have a 2001 9-5 SE wagon and the space saver spare tire has a bent rim. Any ideas on getting a full size spare wheel/tire (16") so I don't have to drive too slow on the space saver if I get a flat?...
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25 November 2014
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Many thanks. Back to the mechanic to fix their...
Many thanks. Back to the mechanic to fix their problem apparently.
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25 November 2014
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When looking at the engine from the front the new...
When looking at the engine from the front the new coil pack is at the front. Is that where cylinder #6 is? I tried to locate a cylinder map of the engine (6 cylinder) to find out which cylinder is...
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25 November 2014
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Saab stalling after stopping for more than a minute
Car in question is a 2001 9-5 SE with 3.0 engine. 80k on it. Just had new valve cover gaskets and new coil pack installed.
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14 August 2014
Thread: Repair Manual 2001 9-5
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Repair Manual 2001 9-5
Looking for the WIS for a 2001 9-5. I've seen plenty out there but does anyone know of one that they trust and that works on a standard Dell laptop that's a year old?
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04 June 2014
Thread: Replacement car seat cover
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Either one. Very few Saabs in junkyards here in...
Either one. Very few Saabs in junkyards here in South Florida.
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03 June 2014
Thread: Replacement car seat cover
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Replacement car seat cover
Hello all, I have a 2001 9-5 SE and the drivers seat leather is really falling apart. Would cost around $300 to repair. Any suggestions as to a good, moderately priced car seat covers?
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18 September 2013
Thread: Odd rattling noise from front
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Odd rattling noise from front
I have a 2001 9-5 SE with 70k miles and have a rattling sound from the front when turning the steering wheel at low speeds. Might be happening at higher speeds but can't hear it due to road noise. It...
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24 July 2013
Thread: Poor mileage
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Poor mileage
Have a 2001 9-5 SE (V-6, ~70K miles) that has started to get worse and worse gas mileage. Right now around town I'm looking at about 20 mpg. Previously I was averaging about 23-25 mpg. New plugs,...
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20 February 2013
Thread: Alarm disconnect okay?
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Thanks Frank. Visited your new Motor Life blog....
Thanks Frank. Visited your new Motor Life blog. Very nice!
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20 February 2013
Thread: Alarm disconnect okay?
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Alarm disconnect okay?
Hello all,
On my 2001 9-5 SE wagon what would be the downside to simply disconnecting the alarm cable at the box by the front wheel for a couple of weeks, other than the obvious one of not having... -
08 February 2013
Thread: Door ajar display acting up
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Okay, it's a 2001.
Okay, it's a 2001.
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08 February 2013
Thread: Door ajar display acting up
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Door ajar display acting up
The door ajar display on my 201 9-5 SE has been showing the liftgate as ajar, but it isn't. Not that big of a deal, a little black tape works wonders until I was going to check the liftgate, but just...
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27 December 2012
Thread: Saab 9-5 won't start. Then it does.
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Saab 9-5 won't start. Then it does.
I have a 2001 95 SE (with the 3.0 6 cylinder engine). About 64K miles on it. Went outside just now after driving the car for a little while to check on the Check Engine and Transmission lights which...
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17 August 2012
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On my 2001 9-5 SE. Old stylish. I like the BBS...
On my 2001 9-5 SE. Old stylish. I like the BBS wheels on one of the previous posts.
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19 July 2012
Thread: 2001 9-5 blinker skips?
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I experience the exact same feeling...
I experience the exact same feeling...
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11 July 2012
Thread: 2001 9-5 blinker skips?
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2001 9-5 blinker skips?
It seems that whenever I have my directionals on, every now and then the blinker seems to "skip" a beat. It continues blinking but has anyone else experienced that phenomenon?
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25 June 2012
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He said flush the system. Backing up, I guess as...
He said flush the system. Backing up, I guess as a non-expert in ATF, would the 3309 cause any problems instead of the Dexron III? I happen to have a case of the 3309 and since it's also mineral...
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25 June 2012
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Hey Frank, Would you say Mobil 3309 would work...
Hey Frank,
Would you say Mobil 3309 would work for a 2001 9-5 SE? Both it and the Dexron III are mineral-based so not sure it that would be a problem. My mechanic wants ~$150 to change the TF.
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19 June 2012
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Can I use Mobil 3309 for a 2001 9-5 SE?
Can I use Mobil 3309 for a 2001 9-5 SE?
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12 June 2012
Thread: Catalyctic converter bad?
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It was P0420 and they don't specialize in Saab's...
It was P0420 and they don't specialize in Saab's but he's always be an honest mechanic throughout the years.
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