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Question posted by fp32k on July 29th, 2012

I Am Thinking About Buying A Saab Convertable 2001 With 97,000 Miles On It, It's

It"s a 2 door 2.0L. What problems can I expect to have with it?

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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on July 29th, 2012 5:49 PM

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Consumer Reports surveys its members for car problems. The most recent such report on any '91 Saab was in April 2007. At that time, the most prominent '91 Saab trouble spots were electrical. Other notable problems were with the engine, the fuel system, and the exhaust. The overall verdict was average to just under average.

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

Telematics Interior equipment, trunk Starting and driving Car care Maintenance and owner assistance Technical data Index © Saab 11 35 47 59 93 117 129 151 191 235 243 257 Automobile AB 2000 Service Readiness, Saab Automobile AB, Trollhättan, Sweden Printed in Sweden 1 Owner's Manual Saab 9-3 M2001 Safety Security Convertible Instruments and controls Saab 9-3 Audio System OnStar -

Owner's Manual - Page 9

... result from head contact with passengers in before driving away. Child lock safety catch Locked. The door can not be changed. 3 Wind up the jack so that the wheel clears the ground. ...to seat correctly. 8 Lower the car. Personal injury may cause personal injury. 9 Soft top, Saab 9-3 Convertible Push the handle in the rear seat. Failure to lift. 4 If there is to be opened...

Owner's Manual - Page 12

...event of a collision, the roof pillars and side edges of the headlining incorporate cushioning material (Convertible: windscreen pillars and upper part of windscreen rail). FASTEN BELTS WARNING In the event of an ...accident, the rear-seat passengers can be worn at an authorized Saab dealer. IB1302 Check that it is dangerous for 6 seconds or until the driver has fastened ...

Owner's Manual - Page 36

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Owner's Manual - Page 37

... confirm. On Convertible models, the trunk may even be opened now from the ignition switch. To check the number of keys that the buttons are programmed for a couple of the doors. Press a ...the theft alarm is thus immobilized, see page 255. Therefore, hold the key in your authorized Saab dealer; For changing the battery, see page 45. Remote locking (1) Press once on the fascia...

Owner's Manual - Page 38

... an accident. Unlocking by key (2) Turn the key counterclockwise once: the driver´s door unlocked. If the car is moving slowly or at a standstill. • Injury resulting from inside using the switch on Convertibles). • To lock all doors: press the symbol side of an accident. The trunk lid cannot be switched off...

Owner's Manual - Page 42

... removed from the switch. Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to ON and press one of ten seconds will start, and the door (or trunk or hood) will once again be on continuously...alarms, such as the alarm being triggered by children or pets left inside the rear dome light (on Convertibles: in the transmitter) "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" will appear on the SID and a chime sounds. Electronic ...

Owner's Manual - Page 47

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Owner's Manual - Page 73

...the Night-Panel mode: • Setting of CHECK messages, will be displayed approximately 600 miles (1,000 km) before the next scheduled service is shown on the main instrument panel will be... temperature gauge will be illuminated. • If the speed of that service (see the Saab Warranties & Service Record Booklet). The message should be selected. Instruments and controls The following ...

Owner's Manual - Page 92

...Cancelling program I", page 90. • If you think that the ACC system is not functioning satisfactorily you ... pag 90. IB795 Saab recommends leaving the ACC setting on ECON when the soft top is folded down to an authorized Saab dealer. • ... (0-10) fixed temperature steps. 92 Instruments and controls ACC - 9-3 Convertible When the soft top is folded down the ACC system goes over to...

Owner's Manual - Page 176

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Owner's Manual - Page 197

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Owner's Manual - Page 236

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Owner's Manual - Page 239

...000 (160,000 km) 11 Saab Original Service Program M2001 USA, Canada, (9-3 Models) 70,000 (112,000 km) 80,000 (128,000 km) 90,000 (144,000 km) 10 10,000 (16,000 km) 20,000 (32,000 km) 30,000 (48,000 km) 40,000 (64,000 km) 50,000 (80,000 km) 60,000 (96,000 km) 7 30 day Service Intervals ** Miles...traffic or for service intervals beyond 100,000 miles (160,000 km). Cars Kilometers = Canadian Cars ...

Owner's Manual - Page 240

..." " " " " " " " " " " " * These are the minimum required Emission Control System maintenance steps. Saab urges that all recommended maintenance procedures be performed according to this program. (b.) Change automatic transmission fluid at more frequent intervals (30,000; 90,000 miles, etc.) if car is driven in dense city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F or...

Owner's Manual - Page 244

... _____ Maximum height _____ Maximum height when the soft top is being operated (Convertible) _____ Wheelbase _____ Track: front, Coupé/5-door/Convertible _____ front, Viggen _____ rear, Coupé/5-door/Convertible _____ rear, Viggen _____ Ground clearance at vehicle extremities _____ curb to curb_____ Maximum axle load, front Maximum axle load, rear Permissible load...

Owner's Manual - Page 251

...;) 14.2 in² (92 cm²) Parking brake _____ Brake fluid _____ Disc diameter: front, Coupé/5-door/Convertible _____ front, Viggen _____ rear _____ Total friction area of brake pads: front, Coupé/5-door/Convertible _____ front, Viggen _____ rear _____ Steering Steering _____ Power-assisted steering gear of turns, lock to lock...

Owner's Manual - Page 252

... M+S or 195/60 R15 M+S 205/50 R16 M+S 6 x 15 6.5 x 16 T115/70 R16 4.0 x 16 2000 miles (3500 km) 50 mph (80 km/h) NOTE Coupé/5-door/Convertible: Bigger rims than 17" must not exceed 49 mm. Consult your authorized Saab dealer of the rims must not be used. Front-wheel angles: Toe-in, measured on...

Owner's Manual - Page 254

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Owner's Manual - Page 259

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