Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 14:34:50 GMT From: "Keith Grider" <bettynopsamam.columbus.rr.com> Subject: Re: Chronicle of a new Saab Owner
epugh1, I have a '96. Verify that the ACC comes back with no error codes. The test procedure is outlined in the car owner's manual. Mine has had this replaced 2 times and I do not know why. Apparently, it may fail when the car is jumped. I guess the warning is to not jump it or hook a charger to it while the battery is connected to the car. I find this really odd that it is not too robust. Common items which need replacement are the alternator and the air conditioner compressor. The ACC makes the compressor run ALOT and it does have a finite life. If it is noisy, you may see if you can get the dealer to replace it. I would also have him check the health of the charging system as well. My only complaint is that the clutch is a bit too stiff for me. Otherwise it is a comfortable car with nice appointments. Happy Motoring, Keith Grider "Caldera OpenLinux User" <epugh1nopsamp.rr.com> wrote in message news:399A9936.C72B004Dnopsamp.rr.com... > It was over 20 years ago I longed for a new Saab 900 but alas when > pricing the trade of my wife's '77 Olds Vista Cruiser I decided we could > not afford it. The next year the sticker on new Saabs went up by > thousands and we were left in the lurch. > > Now after all these years I am about to purchase a used '97 Saab SE > turbo with 53000 miles. It is a thing of beauty and I feel like a kid > again. > > Can anyone suggest what services I should ask the dealer to do before > delivery? > > Life is grand isn't it? >