Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2005 10:09:33 -0400 From: Malt_Hound <Malt_Houndnospamm*yahoo.com> Subject: Re: URGENT HELP NEEDED 9-5 Oil Light on but plenty of oil?
Al wrote: > Just test drove a 9-5, (1999 9-5 S) when she warmed up the oil light came > on with a "bing!" Now I clearly don't want to buy it if there's a problem, > but there's plenty of oil in it and no nasty noises, and it's going for a > good price. > > The dealer, (non-Saab) thinks it's just the sender and will replace it, but > I'm less sure. He also warned me it would happen before the test drive. > > Can anyone shed any light on this before I spend my hard earned. Would > appreciate a few responses as quickly as possible, > > Cheers > > Al > > Was it oil level or oil pressure? Probably pressure, and yes, best to stay away from that one if that is what happened. -Fred W