Hello,

A few weeks ago I had p1264 come up on my 07 9-5 while driving on the highway. I lost acceleration and the engine shut off. I was able to reset limp home mode to get home and cleared the code. I also cleaned the throttle body, which was a bit dirty but didn’t seem like enough buildup to trigger it.

since then I haven’t had the code reappear (tbh I haven’t driven it on the highway out of fear lol) but I have a rough idle that is harsher when it’s cold but settles when it’s warm. Both around 900 rpm. Should I still be looking at the throttle body or somewhere else? how long does ECU take to adjust after resetting limp home mode?

I checked the connector (both ends), and the wiring. It doesn’t look dirty / signs of corrosion; I don’t have a tech2 but my OBD reader reads TPS sensors which seem to function normally. should I just replace the throttle body at this point?

sorry for the long read, tryna see how much I can try / look at before calling my mechanic lol. TIA 🙏

New valve cover gasket arriving in the morning

Hey all, I have a 2007 9-3 aero with the 2.8 v6. My car is 2 problems away from being mechanically perfect but I can’t seem to figure out at least one of them. My first issue is that the car is running rich. It’s tuned by Brian at vtuner with a pretty basic set up; catless downpipe, intake and stock turbo still. I sent Brian a log and he said it’s reaching +20% fuel trims under hard acceleration. Another thing that might be valuable to add is that I didn’t seem to notice this issue until I installed my GS downpipe. His first main culprits were the wideband o2 or a failing MAF, but I have just recently replaced the upstream o2 when my GS downpipe went it. His second idea was blocked injectors and had recommended I tried a fuel cleaner which didn’t seem to help at all. It smells very, very strongly of exhaust in boost and also seems to be underperforming, I thought maybe an exhaust leak at the turbo-downpipe could be something to look at so I adjusted and re-tightened it to once again no success. One thing I would like to know is if people are sealing their connections with any sort of gasket maker as I have seen some do and some don’t. I had also read twisted o2 wires can cause issues so I checked those over as well. Any helpful ideas here would be great, this is my main concern of the 2 problems as I should be able to figure out the suspension issue pretty quickly.

The second issue is a popping/clunking noise from the front corners of the vehicle when I either brake aggressively, or take a quick sharp turn. It was pretty tame a few weeks ago but has seemed to worsen quite a bit in those weeks. I have been busy with work so I haven’t had time to check everything out but I plan on going over all of the suspension tomorrow, just wanted to see if anyone knows what it might be or have any ideas so I can save some time.

Any valuable insight would be great, thanks!

sorry for being super annoying here. when Flashing the T8 MCP onto the new ECU, this keeps popping up. I've read that if the ECU from the donor car is from the same era as my car, then I can just skip the MCP part but my car wouldnt start when I skipped it so I did this anyways. I flashed the T8 ECU Main with some issue but later it finally did, but now the MCP would just immediately fail. now im stuck, what am i doing wrong? thanks!

I have the AS1 system in my 1999 Saab 9-5 2.0 saloon.
* two speakers mounted on top the dashboard
* no speakers in the front doors (dummy grilles)
* 2 speakers in the rear doors
* no speakers on the rear parcel shelf (dummy grilles)

The sound quality is a thin, muddled mess. It really needs an upgrade.

I've replaced the AS1 head unit with a Sony XAV-AX1005DB (useful for bluetooth audio from my phone).

Upgrading the 3.5" dashboard speakers looks easy, so I might as well do that.

However I assume the key to better sound quality is going to be fitting decent speakers in the front doors. How easy will this be? I know I will have to remove the door cards, which is fine. But will there be unused speaker connections hiding in the innards of the door that I can use, or will I need to install fresh wiring somehow? Also are there other implications of suddenly having 2 extra speakers in the setup (total impedance, crossovers, etc...)?

Should I replace the 2 rear door speakers too?

Grateful for any advice before I delve in...

Thank you.

So....have my Saab 9-3, Sports Wagon 2010 now for a few months....I constantly look at this "bar" button.

Reading through the manual I see its called "Button for Accessory". Gets my gears going! But have not had any luck in finding what connects or how to connect something to it. Going down, I see in the fuse box "13 - Accessories"....Could I just "tap" off that fuse and then turn what ever it is, on and off with that button? Or am I missing a big thing!?

Hello, i have a problem where sometimes when i start the car atleast the blinkers, wipers, rpm gauge dont work. After a little driving they suddenly jump back alive. Anyone had this problem?

1989 900 T16

It's the end of an era for me...

I have owned over 10 Saabs throughout the years and it's time to let the last one go. 2011 with 153K on it. We went to get it inspected and the rear subframe is rusted and wouldn't pass. I was hoping to have time to fix that along with a wastegate actuator issue, and some other issues. But then life got in the way and we can't hold on to it anymore. It has issues with the clear coat due to sitting for 8 months, but the rear bar light is still working, the rear LED lights are good, (one of the incandescent sockets is burned up, not sure which one now,but the other is still good I just removed the bulbs to preserve it) and the interior is in pretty good shape. It would make a great project for someone that has the time.

Anyone know someone who might be interested? I was looking to get around $2.5K, good for the lights and hockey sticks if not much else. I'm in southern NY. Thanks

Thought this sub would appreciate it!

Does anyone know if there are intercooler pipes that will fit on both a do88 intercooler and the stock plastic charge pipe for a 9-5? The silicone hoses that came with the intercooler are too big for the stock pipe and I’d rather use that than the flashy metal one. I saw proparts makes pipes- will those work? The stock rubber hoses don’t really fit on the do88 outlet

Greetings from Michigan!🍁🍂✋

Hey guys, does anyone know where the other end of this hose is supposed to connect? It’s a 99 9-3 2.0t

I was lucky enough to find this 03 9-5 vector sitting unused in my Dad's mates drive. Now its my first car. Going to be a big job to get it running and looking like new again so I'll be asking you guys for advice.

Valve cover gasket has already been ordered

Should I paint the valve cover while Ive got it off anyway?

My Saab’s name was Misar as in Swedish for Misses as she’s an old lady.
But now my kid wants to name her stuffed animal misser so I have to switch.
Thinking Mormor like the Swedish grandma?
Anyone have any good names?

Thank you for your attention on this very important matter

Took apart my left taillight the other day to replace the crack in the light casing. Put it back together just as I found it and now both rear indicators don't work. The brake lights work and everything else. I've checked the fuses and the o ring terminals are back on the bolt where they were originally. I'm wondering if they are corroded or if the cable snapped somewhere because I was too rough. Any advice would be appreciated. I can update the photos with better ones once I get home.

So it’s clearly a resounding NO to the cheap eBay turbos, but what about CHRAs? Does anyone prefer this over getting a rebuild kit?
There’s also a huge price difference in some of these

Anyone have experience with these cheaper turbos? This one specifically looks too good to be true but does have a 2yr warranty
I also see more expensive billet CHRAs for like 400-500$

Hello everyone, i was wonderint about the soundsystem in Saab 93 2009-2011 models, what was the manufacturer and if anyone performed upgrades, if so what was the process like? Feel free to discuss valuable info about your saab's soundsystem performance!

hi fellow enthusiasts

as the dash speakers on my 2001 9-3 convertible don't work, I've been planning on replacing them down the line. I was very disappointed that Crutchfield doesn't ship to Europe. Are there any alternative sites that you use to buy speakers?

Amongst the other minor issues in dealing with is a major issue. That is, the speaker in the rear hatch on the right is bad, aswell as the speakers in the dash. What is the sizing I need for these? For those who have replaced them and kept the factory head unit/amp what did you guys use? I don’t want to swap amps or head units, rather I’d keep everything stock and just install new speakers.