Saab Problems

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Front window washer fuse keeps blowing

Certicacy mirror and window open/close only working on drivers side and window washer fuse keeps blowing

2011 Saab 9-3 160 tt1d
Posted: Aug 5, 2023
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Indicators do not work all lights work ust indicators i need cim or something its been put on tester its the thing behind streering wheel i think buckland road as2 saabs there

i cant get mot without it and cannot find the bitxx i tryd but dont trust ebay it might not work

2005 Saab 9-3 areo convertable
Posted: Jun 3, 2023
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Cd not playing

keeps ejecting cd

2006 Saab 9-3 convertable
Posted: Dec 5, 2022
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Saab 9-3 . 1999. 2.0 turbo

Sounds like driveshaft is loose with knocking and creaking. Feels like it's going to fall out but everything is tight underneath. Any ideas please?

1999 Saab 9-3 2.0 turbo convertible
Posted: Oct 7, 2022
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Eml came on and engine cut out and did not start until twenty mins, and then went into limp mode, 93, 1.8turbo, 20005

Email came on while driving engine cut out and would not turn over, left it for half hour, cat started but in limp mode, mechanic turned of eml light and car is driving OK, but scared to drive it in case it stops again as this happens on m...

2005 Saab 9-3 1.8 linear
Posted: Dec 6, 2021
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Smoke

Breathe pipe split from rocket case cover

1999 Saab 9-5 2.3 eco turbo
Posted: Jul 22, 2021
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Smoking on startup.

Clouds of white smoke from the exhaust at first startup starts straight away and smoke clears after about 10 mins or running the car for 2--3 miles. Does not smoke then until the car is parked overnight. Have had the turbo reconditioned but...

2008 Saab 9-5 2.3 aero estate
Posted: Mar 3, 2021
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Steering Lock Malfuntion

The car key will not engage to start car and the dashboard message says ‘steering lock malfunction’ or car key not accepted. I live on the Isles of Scilly and have no access to a SAAB Agent. There is a local garage but will not have any...

2006 Saab 9-3 Coupe
Posted: Mar 2, 2021
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Saab 900 SE 2003 convertible

Battery flat so removed and charged up. On attaching leads alarm went off. Could not stop it as it locked so unable to use the fob to start. What to do? Tnks

2003 Saab 900 SE 2.0L Convertible
Posted: Jan 22, 2021
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Battery draining even after recharging. Bought new battery but no better. Needing jump start every journey.

Battery has to be charged after every journey. Bought new battery no improvement. Have had to be rescued numerous times as car refuses to start once stopped even on short journey.

2006 Saab 94 1.9taxi sport
Posted: Aug 19, 2020
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Air blowers on dashboard

they continue to work after engine has been switched off resulting in a flat battery the next day.

2004 Saab 9-3 1.8 petrol
Posted: Jun 30, 2017
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Not starting

Hi there, my wife's car starts when it decides to I had a mehanic out and he checked for fuel and it was good then checked for spark and found none but after disconnecting and reconnecting the injector electrical plug it came ...

1998 Saab 95 2.3ltr turbo petrol auto
Posted: Nov 17, 2016
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Front wheel noise

hi-my Saab 9-3 has developed a knocking or noise from the front wheels that sounds like something is lose. I can also hear a squeal intermittently. What do you think the problem is: wheel bearing? track rod? steering bushes? and how do I w...

2008 Saab 9-3 1.9td
Posted: Jun 18, 2015
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500ma Battery Drain - Saab 9-5 Mk1 2001

Been fighting this for a while. Alternator and battery good. Pulling all internal fuses does not remove drain apart from ECU and memory contributions. Pulling 60a maxi fuse for ignition circuit in engine bay makes it go away. Is it likl...

2001 Saab 9-5 Aero Saloon auto
Posted: Sep 5, 2014
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Brake abs light comes on when warm and speedo stops working

I have new pads and disc all round and I have cleaned all the sensors I can find but brake and abs lights come on when car gets warm and speedo stops working. thank you

1999 Saab 9-5 2.0 se
Posted: May 15, 2013
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Noise

noise from nearside rear wheel front end especially when u go over bumps in the road.

2002 Saab 9-3 2.0 turbo
Posted: May 12, 2013
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Ecm lights on,car start when cold but not when hot?

picked up my car from garage yesterday,drove for a mile ecm light comes on but car drive ok.went shopping came back car wont start.return on sunday car start but lot of white smoke from exhaust.

2002 Saab 9-3 2.o turbo
Posted: May 12, 2013
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Creaking noise

There is a creaking noise underneath at front of car

2004 Saab 9-3 auto convertible
Posted: Mar 16, 2013
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False info on start up

When key is turned warnings of left side brake light not working followed by right side brake light not working show even though both brake lights are ok. Anyone else had this prob?

2007 Saab 9-3 2 lt convertable
Posted: Jan 15, 2013
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CD STUCK IN CD PLAYER

Help, Does anyone know how to remove CD that is stuck in CD Player. CD itself works ok but will not eject?

2004 Saab 9-3 Vector
Posted: Nov 30, 2012
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