The Saab uses a Direct Ignition Cassette DIC , which wears over time so make sure that it is replaced in a timely fashion since the data sent from this module needs to be correct to not risk your car running rich, lean, or misfiring. This is also why it is particularly important to use an Original part when replacing it. A failed timing belt can cause considerable engine damage expensive repairs , so make sure to change when needed.
Authorised Saab workshops will know, and can advice you on the proper intervals. A piece of advice that holds as true for Saab as with any used car is that the service history of the car is generally more important to look at than any equipment or engine specification.
Having said that, here are some other things to consider when buying a used Saab Generally Saabs are well-equipped compared to a lot of other makes. When buying a used car it means that a Saab is a lot of car for the money you pay, since used car prices are mostly based on model year, service history and mileage rather than equipment level. Always run a diagnostics check before buying a used vehicle.
Authorised Saab workshops have tools and diagnostics equipment developed specifically for Saab cars, and can help you ensure that the Saab you are considering buying is in good shape. If you are looking at a used Saab , check the service history for regular oil changes with a stamp from an authorised workshop in the service book you can rest assured that these have been carried out.
Also check the condition of the Ignition Cassette and make sure that it is an original part. As you can read in the section above these are important, and available from authorised workshops and Saab Webshop. Additionally it is worth checking when the last time the timing belt on the vehicle you are looking to buy was changed.
Again, you can read more about why that is important above. The most common engines found in the Saab are 4-cylinder 2. It is a 4-cylinder in-line turbo charged engine with 4 valves per cylinder, twin overhead camshafts, and 2 balancer shafts integrated in the cylinder block. The engine is a cross-flow type, i. When the Saab was introduced there were two alternatives:. Over the years a range of variants were introduced to increase power and torque, among the variants also a BioPower version was introduced.
Saab The Saab was launched as a replacement to the Saab in Updates In the was updated with a new range of engines program, a new front grille design, new tailgate and tail lights, new steering and a new type of adaptive airbag. The Saab is an automobile made by Saab.
It was introduced in as the replacement to the Saab The model year replaced the in the spring of The sedan 's cd value is 0. There is also a station wagon version with a drag coefficient of 0. The Aero has a time in the mid-sixes. The Saab continued Saab's long-running tradition of offering a plethora of safety features, and pioneered the availability of ventilated seats with active headrests SAHR, Saab Active Head Restraints that moved up and forward to prevent whiplash when the car is struck from the rear.
This engine was available only with an automatic transmission, and cars with this engine installed are distinguishable by their twin tailpipes. See Autopedia's comprehensive Saab Review. As seen on the FuelEconomy. Specifications, details, graphs, pictures and other information regarding the powertrain is placed in this section. Please make sure to write information of the vehicle's performance in a third-person point of view.
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This section should include information on the interior's design , build quality , ergonomics , space head and legroom, front and rear , features , stowage compartments and overall comfortability and livability. And it is still a bittersweet sight to spot a last-gen in traffic today, while they're still out there.
Of course, a lot of them are now in collector hands thanks to depreciation and some measure of bravery, amid the slowly fading prospect of finding a knowledgeable mechanic. But we can't help shake the feeling that in another few years they'll be nowhere in sight, except at Saab meets in the Northeast. Car Life. Type keyword s to search.
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