Date: Sun, 07 Sep 2003 20:08:12 GMT From: Harvey White <madynnopsametcom.com> Subject: Re: 9-5 Estate models (HOT-LPT)...
On 7 Sep 2003 09:38:16 -0700, jjnopsamn.org.za (JJ) wrote: >I am moving into new territory and doesn't know anything about SAAB's >and would appreciate some advice.. I am looking at buying a >Estate...(1999-2000) model in the UK. The one I have in mind has the >Aero kit but I don't know if it's the actual HOT or LPT model. I do >know it's the 2.3turbo. On the cover in the engine compartment it says >"2.3Turbo". Is there any physical diff between the HOT and LPT? Would >100 000 miles be too much? Can anyone point me to a page where I can >read more on the technical specs of all the models? Thanks in >advance.. I had similar questions, but I'm not in the UK. However, on the engine is either 2.3t or 2.3T. The small t is a LPT turbo engine, and will not have (at least mine didn't) a turbo boost gauge. The Turbo 6 (VE? can't remember at the moment) will have a gauge on it. However, that was the 9.3 model, certainly. The 9.5 models were a little scarce to see. I think that the Aero probably will have the HOT, but that's a guess. www.saabusa.com and look for certified pre owned.... That might give you some archive information. Cross referencing www.saab.com and finding Great Britain says that an "estate" is also a "station wagon" or "wagon". Harvey