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Durability & Redline MTL & Shocks and Springs & Clutch
Posted by Simon Creek (more from Simon Creek) on Tue, 6 Feb 2001 10:53:56
In Reply to: , Kok Chen, Sat, 17 Dec 1988 12:00:00

I just sold my 1990 900 EMS and bought a 1995 900S. It has a full Saab
dealer service history and the 2 previous owners verified it has always been
babied, never crashed etc... It has done higher mileage for its age -
150,000kms, but this just meant I got it a lot cheaper.

Having only owned classic 900's, I have a few questions about this new
model:

1. Are they as durable? Is the 5spd g'box stronger in this car?
2. Should I still use Redline MTL fluid in the gearbox? What about
Redline's water wetter in the coolant?
3. It has the SID 2 computer and sound system without a CD stacker - can I
plug any stacker in? Is the wiring already there?
4. How long should the shocks and springs last on this one?
5. I know the clutch and cable is a weak spot - how long do these last, what
tips etc... can you give me? Is it meant to be a very heavy/stiff clutch?
It needs doing now, I think - Saab mech I took it to for pre sale check said
it needed doing but it is not slipping.
6. Generally... what else should I look out for?

Thanks in anticipation - this is a great service.

Cheers

Simon Creek

1995 900S (150,000kms)
1990 900 EMS (165,000kms - like parting with a limb....)
1979 900 GLi (450,000kms when died in the arms of a tree...)
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