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Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2003 11:23:37 GMT
From: "david toub" <dptoubnopsamast.net>
Subject: Re: potential 9-3 convertible buyer (ex-Volvo) wanting tips


What are the symptoms of this motor mount problem? I have a '95 900S convertible. The tonneau binds when opening about 40% of the time requiring that I get of the car and manually shove it around until it releases. "'nuther Bob" <nooneherenopsamaddress.com> wrote in message news:8evlgv0inljiud8flcrrkc6snnpdhn93lrnopsamcom... > On Tue, 8 Jul 2003 08:46:58 -0700, "pablo" > <pabloNOSPAMnopsamlyhombreDOT.net> wrote: > > >* I am not sure which model year saw the replacement of he top mechanism > >with a hidraulic system - the latter seems very reliable, and I'd recommend > >it, since I have heard the earlier system had its issues. > > Pablo: > > (Long time, no post :-) > > 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. > > Bob > > > > >

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