Date: Thu, 16 Dec 1999 21:35:41 +1100 From: Peter Wilkins <wilkinspnopsamnet.au> Subject: Re: Saab 9-5 suspension snaps
On Wed, 15 Dec 1999 23:59:14 GMT, carrutnnopsameja.com wrote : >Hi > >Has anyone out there ever had a suspension component snap in half, >for no obvious reason ? > >This happened to my new 9-5. Ever hear of any problems like this >with Saab, or other makes ? > >I've posted some pictures of what I mean to www.seemynewsaab.co.uk > >Any feedback would be appreciated. >Thanks Looks nasty! Never heard of it happening before. Looks like a clean snap, not even a jagged break. I complained about a juddering problem with the front suspension of my 1998 9-5SE sedan, and was told there was a known defect and they replaced a component (don't know what) but yours is in the rear, so it's not that! Saab were supposed to beef up the rear suspension for the estate waggon - perhaps something went wrong with the redesign, or more likely, your component may have had faulty heat treatment and become brittle - sure looks like a brittle fracture to me. it looked like a bit of broken cast iron, not steel. Presumably you are getting it replaced under warranty - what does Saab say about the failure?? -- Regards, Peter Wilkins (wilkinspnopsamnet.au)
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