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Re: question about buying a newer generation saab Posted by Peter Martin [Email] (#3037) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Peter Martin) on Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:12:42 In Reply to: question about buying a newer generation saab, jeremy, Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:00:59 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
'99 was the first year of the revamped 9-3 replacing the ng 900. From my reading it seems that that year had more than usual number of electrical issues. Front suspension was upgraded but if you look on the hi-perf bulletin it could have been better. I believe it was the only year of that model which did not have the ecotec engine. Main issue is sludge as with the 9-5 models through '03. Only way to verify this concern is to drop the oil pan & look at the oil pick-up. Otherwise look for documented oil changes every 3-5k preferably with Mobil 1 or a true synthetic. The latest emission upgrade (#6?) should be in place. Hope this helps!
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