Date: Mon, 03 Jun 2002 00:24:56 GMT From: "Bill D" <wd_ex_vanopsamo.com> Subject: Re: AC leak in 1996 900SE
"antispam" <nospamnopsamse.net> wrote in message news:HcKJ8.5265$t%5.2025412nopsamsvr28.news.prodigy.com... > > "Kenneth S." <nimrodnopsams.com> wrote in message > news:3CF76880.33D6nopsams.com... > > I have a slow AC leak in my 1996 900SE. The dealer has twice tried to > > find the leak by charging the system with freon containing dye, and then > > looking for the leak with a special light. To date, these efforts have > > been unsuccessful. > > Does anyone know anything about this? It appears from consumer surveys > > that the AC system is one of the Saab weak points. I have a strong > > feeling that this AC system must have some point at which leaks > > typically develop. > > I've got the same problem in a 1996 900S. Did someone say that Saabs are > better than the average car? Methinks not. > > My power antenna is screwed up, too, and so is the digital display for the > radio. These are known problems and I cannot understand why Saab isn't > recalling the car to fix these things. So much for Saab > > Exuse me. The car is now 6-7 years old. You must expect some wear & tear. The display problem is a known SAAB snafu and you are unlikely to get a recall at this late date.