Strictly Saab Inc.

Changed out these five seals on a 9-3 today. Any idea where they go? 🤔

Original owner, 2007 9-3 Aero Sedan 6spd M/T 168k miles vs object on the Florida turnpike. Customer impacted an object laying on the road at 85mph but was unaware of the catastrophic damage which occurred. He was able to drive for 30 miles until the transmission seized up. Towed to shop for a replacement 6spd transmission, all engine and transmision mounts, rear main seal, dual mass flywheel, clutch kit, painted to match non Aero spec front spoiler and lower air shield, master and slave cylinder, clutch fluid supply and pressure lines and axle seals. Also fit new manual transmission shifter and parking brake assembly not related to the incident.

With all repairs, vehicle was totaled almost three times over per NADA or KBB, however what’s the true cost to having the car totaled? He would need to find a suitable replacement vehicle, spending far more and knowing far less. Vehicle is in absolutely beautiful condition so for him, the decision was very easy to make!

The final repair session (of 3) on a 2007 9-3 CV with 178k miles. All the normal 9440 9-3 stuff, air pump, PS pump, rusted/broken front coil springs, rear spring bump stops, etc, but also an issue I’ve not seen before. T8 DTC set for fuel tank pressure sensor fault, confirmed with freeze and live data. Expected to drop tank to find an aftermarket pump however found a factory unit and pressure sensor. Traced fault to the fuel pump/tank wiring harness which Saab\Hedin had new available so replaced rather than repaired. Customer opted to have pump assembly replaced while tank was removed from a stockpile of factory b207 pump assemblys on the shelf.