Date: Tue, 08 Jul 2003 23:13:45 GMT From: "William Balmer" <billbalmernopsamdnet.att.net> Subject: Re: potential 9-3 convertible buyer (ex-Volvo) wanting tips
"'nuther Bob" <nooneherenopsamaddress.com> wrote in message news:8evlgv0inljiud8flcrrkc6snnpdhn93lrnopsamcom... > > The problem with the NG900 was the tonneau motor mount. A fix was > engineered in 98 or so and the cars after that do not have the > problem. The earlier cars can be fixed with a $9 kit from Saab and > a few hours of labor (advanced DIY). Unfortunately a most folks > wait until they ruin the motor before considering the fix and > they end up paying big bucks for a new motor/mount. To be fair, > most of them probably don't know about the issue. It really should > have been a "goodwill" repair by Saab for any 95-97 convertible. > The '96 900SE convertible that I'm looking at had the motor and canvas top cover (actual top is still in great shape) replaced at the dealer recently. Is it safe to assume that they did this upgrade or should I do some more digging? Bill Balmer