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Posted by Gaston Fichot [Email] (#2597) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Gaston Fichot) on Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:24:29 Share Post by Email
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Hi all - time to replace the battery on my 08 9-3 convertible 2.0T. Posting this in the General board since battery experience is not necessarily model-specific.

Other than the post linked below - which identified that the poster's experience with an AGM battery was that it died without warning - I'm curious if anyone has any feedback (positive or negative) about AGM batteries?

One of the reasons I'm considering the AGM is that I tend to take short trips in my convertible, and my understanding is that AGM batteries charge faster because they have less resistance than lead acid batteries. I work from home and don't have lots of reasons for leaving the house. I generally put the car into hibernation over the winter, but I'll take it out if we have some decent weather.

On the other hand, I've also read that you need a very precise charger if it needs to be charged. Since it sits a lot over the winter, I try to give it a charge every so often and I would invest in a good trickle charger to keep the new battery topped up.

Any feedback would be appreciated!

https://www.saabnet.com/tsn/bb/9-3/index.html?bID=160753

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- purchased Oct '18 w/ 25K miles

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- My First car (1988)/had a bad electrical system
- bought second one to swap engine from first
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