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Re: 2003 saab 95 aero AT [cmemmd]
by saablcp
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Apr 09, 2008 (12:31 pm)
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Replying to: cmemmd (Apr 05, 2008 1:50 pm)
The only place you can purchase a Saab Certified used car is at and through a Saab dealer.....NO exceptions!The Nissan dealer is playing fast and loose with the definition of what "certification"means. The other point would be that even a Saab dealer cannot sell an '03 model under the terms of Saabs program.The program covers current model year and 4 previous model years('07,'06,'05,'04).You are basically being offered a service contract with a more attractive,and very misleading,name!
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Re: 2003 saab 95 aero AT [saablcp]
by fran8
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Apr 09, 2008 (5:13 pm)
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Replying to: saablcp (Apr 09, 2008 12:31 pm)
What does "Saab Cerftified" from a Saab dealership really give you? Also, I thought there was a mileage cutoff, not just 5 model years on cars which receive SC.
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Re: Car stutters while on highway, stops at lights [jwooda33]
by captainuncle
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Apr 13, 2008 (3:00 pm)
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Replying to: jwooda33 (Apr 07, 2008 10:50 am)
I've had a similar problem with my 2002 Saab 9-5 (with ~68K miles on it). Symptoms sounded exactly like yours - had it checked by a mechanic when the check engine light came on eventually. It was caused by a faulty crankshaft position sensor. Got it replaced, car seems to behaving well now. Should cost you ~ $120, not too bad. Do get it changed - the good news is that the car should switch into limp home mode, and not quit on you completely first.
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Re: 2003 saab 95 aero AT [saablcp]
by saabgirl
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Apr 26, 2008 (7:42 pm)
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Replying to: saablcp (Apr 09, 2008 12:31 pm)
Just speculating here on Saab CPOs which go for six years or 100K from date of service. I think it's correct to say that right now Saab will only CPO cars that are 2004 or newer.
But suppose that an '03 Saab had been turned in at the end of its lease, been CPOed (good for 6 years or 100K) and resold. Then suppose the second owner in 2008 trades it in for another brand. If mileage is under 100K isn't the CPO still valid until 2009 on this 2003? So the trick would be to take the VIN and check with a Saab dealer to find out if the car ever was CPOed by Saab and if the CPO is transferrable.
CPO terms are on the Saab CPO site. I've heard owners (and even a Saab dealer) argue that they'd rather set aside an emergency fund instead of pay a premium for the CPO warranty. Others say the new car warranty on a used car is well worth the price. The right choice for any particular person, I suspect, is contingent on how comfortable they are with a wrench in their hand.
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Cooling system problem 9.5 2000 v6
by cdyoung
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May 03, 2008 (12:10 pm)
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I am in the process of replacing my heater bypass valve. Does anyone know of any special precautions for refilling the cooling system. My older saabs had air valves which allowed all the air to escape when refilling. Please let me know your experience. thank you. BTW 99K and extremely satisfied with my car
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Re: Car stutters while on highway, stops at lights [captainuncle]
by stncreations1
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Aug 25, 2008 (6:11 am)
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Replying to: captainuncle (Apr 13, 2008 3:00 pm)
Hi it looks like I have that problem too but can you tell me the part number because my mechanic change the output shaft sensor and got rid of the light but the symthom ist still there some times please thank you.
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2006 Saab Navigation System
by tourney9000
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Aug 27, 2008 (6:12 pm)
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Just bought a 2006 Saab. Has the nav system, but no DVD came with the car. Are all DVD's compatible. For example, can I buy a 2005, 2006, 2007, or 2008 DVD and it will work. I plan on buying at ebay, is that a wise move?
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2005 9-5 Check Engine Light
by urb1
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Sep 13, 2008 (6:06 am)
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We own a 2005 9-5 with apprx 35K miles. The car runs great, but on multi-hour highway driving, the check engine light comes on. After a couple days, the light will go out by itself. It has done this half dozen times. By the time I have gotten to the dealer to have it checked, the light goes out and they tell me they cannot diagnose until it comes back on. Any ideas as to cause? Is the dealer's statement correct?
Thanks
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Re: 2005 9-5 Check Engine Light [urb1]
by crestonave
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Sep 13, 2008 (6:21 am)
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Replying to: urb1 (Sep 13, 2008 6:06 am)
The response you got from the dealer doesn't make any sense to me. I'm not a mechanic, but my understanding of how these systems work is that when a "check engine" light goes on, a trouble code is stored in the computer, which the dealer (or anyone else who knows how to do it, actually) ought to be able to access with his diagnostic equipment. You might even want to poke around the internet a little and look for guidance on how to retrieve the code yourself. Some cars allow you to do that; I'm not sure Saab is one of them. Again, I'm not a mechanic, but my understanding is that "check engine" generally refers to emission system problems and not to major mechanical problems. Again, you should verify this with a dealer or other qualified mechanic. Hope this helps.
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Re: Recurring Steeing Problem [zoozeek]
by urb1
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Sep 13, 2008 (4:24 pm)
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Replying to: zoozeek (Oct 02, 2006 2:13 pm)
I just drove my daughters 2005 9-5T sedan, and I feel some kind of click or knock in the steering wheel. Can feel it when idling at a stop and turn the wheel back and forth just a couple inches. Also can feel when steering around a curve, like getting off a highway exit. It does not feel 'right' to me, and I will be taking the car back to have it checked. Car only has 37K and is still under warranty...we'll see what kind of reply I get.
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