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Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2002 13:55:13 -0500
From: Chris Ault <caultnopsamna.com>
Subject: Re: 100,003 and counting ('90 Saab 900)
Ditto the comments on just getting it broken in.
After being stranded one time too many (once) I now make it a rule to
replace the voltage regulator at 100k miles, whether it needs it or not.
$50 part. 10-minute job. *NOT* being stuck battery-dead on a highway
late at night while pulling a boat: priceless.
-chris
(once the computer gets less than about 8 volts, everything shuts
down... real fast)
Richard McBride wrote:
>
> Yes, you are worrying over nothing.
> My 1990 900T16 has just rolled over 208,000 miles, (original engine,
> gearbox, and just about everything else except tyres, shockers and a few
> bits and pieces), and is still a pleasure to drive! It cruises happily well
> above the legal limit here ;-), and still provides fantastic mid-range
> torque for overtaking.
> Things to take care of in my opinion are:
>
> * regular oil and filter changes, using the best oil you can afford
> * regular check-ups by somebody who knows Saabs really well (not necessarily
> a Saab dealer, by the way...)
> * listen out for any changes in engine note or gearbox noise, and get it
> checked/fixed as quickly as possible
> * (in UK or anywhere else where salt is used in winter) - keep an eye out
> for rust, especially wheel-arches, doors, boot (trunk)
> * don't use full boost until the car is well warmed up
> * avoid using full power in 1st and 2nd gears
> * avoid frequent short trips, (less than 5 miles or so), especially in
> winter
> * after a high-speed cruise, let the turbo cool down before switching off -
> not as vital with the water-cooled types on later cars, but still a good
> idea
> * get a Bentley manual, and find out how it all works!
>
> Your 40 miles of high-speed highway driving are just what classic 900's like
> best! So enjoy the next 100,000 miles!
>
> Richard McBride
> Haslemere
> England
>
> <davehinznopsamcop.net> wrote in message
> news:aqeq9s$99cd7$3nopsam34476.news.dfncis.de...
> > Someone who looks an awful lot like dmk <dumbnopsam.comm> wrote:
> > > Hey all,
> > > My beloved '90 Saab 900 (that I bought new) has 100,003 thousand miles.
> > > My concern is, I've got a punishing 40 minute highway drive to and
> > > from work each day and am really racking up the miles. I've had a few
> > > things replaced here and there, but am wondering: At this mileage and
> > > hard driving, what major repair should I be on the lookout for? Should
> > > I move on to a newer "something" before the engine blows? Am I worrying
> > > over nothing?
> >
> > When your mileage is double what it currently is, then you can start
> > thinking about it being a "high mile Saab". As it is, you're just
> starting
> > to get it broken in.
> >
> > > I've had the water pump replaced and the heater exchange thing that
> > > soaks your feet when it goes, the clutch master cyl., and have a slight
> > > leak (external) in the head gasket (been leaking for years).
> >
> > > Advice from you high milers?
> >
> > You'll be fine. Take a look here:
> > http://www.saabnet.com/tsn/faq/miles/All.html
> >
> > 100,000 miles is a great milestone...when you hit two or three times
> > that, consider submitting your name & mileage to the above page.
> >
> > Dave Hinz
> >
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