Date: Wed, 25 Sep 2002 09:41:52 +0100 From: Davey <NOSPAM_nosignolifenopsamorld.com> Subject: Re: 91 9000
The rough Idle at the stop lights is likely to be nothing more thana sticky idle control valve or dirty throttle body, both of which respond really well being cleaned up regularly with a spray can of carb cleaner, Davey KeithG wrote: > as it is a '91, I am sure it is not too expensive. the 5 sp is > definitely more desirable. If you want a 9k and this one is what you > want, get it at the right price. If you would prefer a 5 sp, keep > looking. There are a number of 9k drivers who prefer the automatic. > Service it regularly, perform fluid flushes regularly. it may last a > long time. It may also die on you. It is definitely the weak link > especially for a turbo model. > > KeithG > > brutus wrote: > >> Im considering purchasing a 91 9000 with the automatic trans. I've read a >> lot of >> bad and very few good things about the trans.The origional has been >> recently >> replaced with a used one of unknown mileage. It seems to work very >> well, as >> does the rest of the car.This will be my first ever Saab.Should I avoid >> this car? >> Evidence from all the stuff I've read seems to point to the trans as the >> major weakness of these cars. The rest of the car seems ok. a few >> niggling >> things [boost and fuel gauge dead, Idles rough at stop lights for a >> second >> then smooths out] I would asume these are minor problems? >> Thanks for any input. >> >> >
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