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Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 12:39:02 +0100
From: "JD" <jonathonnopsameditch_AUNTY_SPAM_.com>
Subject: Re: 9-5 Estate handling problem


"murphwiz" <nutz76nopsamternet.comOHDEAR> wrote in message news:b813te$t7u$1nopsamta.btinternet.com... > > "TW" <anopsamgt; wrote in message > news:MPG.190d01c3133e06b2989686nopsamet.cisco.com... > > I noticed that the damper and spring on the offside rear have a coating > > of oil on their surfaces, so I guess that the damper may be leaking and > > thus not working too well. Although just bouncing it up and down on the > > drive, it didn't seem too bad. > > > > Any thoughts ? Is this standard 9-5 handling, or does it sound like mine > > has a problem? > > > > Sounds like your rear shocks are past thier peak... if its leaking its had > it! > The 9-5s are prone to this... > > -- > Why not give the forums a try?! > > www.saabnet.com > www.saabnet.com > www.saabnet.com > > TW, I have a 2000 9-5 SE Estate (Uk spec) I am having the rear shocks replaced under warranty, they were leaking fluid. just made it :-) I have also found recently that the handling is a bit unsettled under accelaration, +'ve and -'ve. they are being changed next week. i'll post a followup to see if this sorts it. JD

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