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Electronic Nightmare
By JDN on
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2003 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I purchased this car used and for the first few years it was fine. The last year or two have been a nightmare. Electronic issues and 'Check Engine" lights are a monthly occurrence. For instance the dashboard info display was rebuilt, the ignition switch has to be replaced and the trunk harness which controls the trunk lock and the tail lights was replaced. There is no manual key entry for the trunk. Recently the DI cassette in the engine was replaced ($550) to address the most recent 'Check Engine' light.
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Highway driving.
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Improve all electronics.
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By flow1
on 04/18/11 18:07 PM (PDT)

Hi JDn, I have had saab 9000 for the last 10+ years and am considering a 95. I have seen I think 1 or 2 posts about engine failure or sludge. You mentioned synthetic oil. How often did you change the synthetic oil. I never used it.

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