My Saab Grippen

sorry for the late reply, busy with work!

its on idle that it over revs but just a bit. Thanks, I’ll get the airflow sensor checked. Meanwhile, I now have a European car (the Saab Grippen), an Asian car (A Toyota F-2) and an American Buick (now that’s more of an F-4). Though I’d likely sell the Buick off.

Any time mate, no worries. Just thinking, it over revs?. is this at idle? or if an auto box when you are driving and its changing up late?. if the first have the airflow sensor checked, the second could be either its stuck in ‘kick down’ mode or the box needs looking at by a speciallist. i don’t know much about auto boxes but from what i understand (and i am willing to be corrected here) there are small journals and ball valves in there and the valves are opened by vaccum and the vaccum may be low or maybe the fluid has become thin over time?. as i said i am no expert on Auto boxes so i would get it checked out if that is the case..

hope this helps.

Greg

thanks again Greg, thats a great help. How do I repay you for your genereous and chivalry? 🙂

Hi, i forgot to mention that my 9000’s were stick shift, not autos, you will have a drop in mpg with the auto but not by as much as you are getting, those injector cleaners are not 100% at getting all the build up out of the system and i really would advise having them taken out and done properly. another thing i would watch on the Saab is the fuel pump, its an in tank one and they are prone to just packing in with no warning. (i’ve had two go on me) have a spare just in case, they are not difficult to fit, just a pain. and they are not cheap either, it may be worth your while given Saab prices in the states to contact a Saab specialist this side of the pond who do mail order (not a dedicated Saab dealer though) you may make a saving on parts.

http://www.saabclub.co.uk/
http://www.saabclub.com/
http://www.saabclubofcanada.ca/messageboard/index.php?sid=8a43cd1c4001b9f064aa308ac833d1a9

hope this helps.

Greg

Hi, yep your right, i am a Saab fanatic, i miss mine and am looking forward to the day i can get another, i’d like to get a 9-5 estate/station wagon but its out of my price range at the moment. the 9-3 i lost to the now ex mrs in the divorce 😮 😡 but never mind, for parts is there a Saab owners club in your country?. there is in quite a few and they can be a good source for cheaper parts. 19 mpg is a bit much btw, i regularly got 28 – 30 out of mine, maybe the injectors could do with cleaning?. or maybe a lighter right foot?;)

all the best.

Greg

Hehe, I’m already in love with my car. Hmm Saab owners club, that could be a good lead. Thanks!! I’m in the US, I’ll see where the local Saab club can point me. Couldn’t you give your ex Mrs another car and take the Saab? Wow 28-30 is incredible. I wish I got that much. I probably need to clean out the injector. I tried the stuff you put in with the fuel “tune up in a bottle”. Maybe its a throttle problem as well. and it over revs, I’d have to look at that. I got it off someone who had it parked for over a year so it needs a good spring cleaning. I’ll post a picture soon. Cheers and best of luck with finding that Saab!

Hi, yep your right, i am a Saab fanatic, i miss mine and am looking forward to the day i can get another, i’d like to get a 9-5 estate/station wagon but its out of my price range at the moment. the 9-3 i lost to the now ex mrs in the divorce 😮 😡 but never mind, for parts is there a Saab owners club in your country?. there is in quite a few and they can be a good source for cheaper parts. 19 mpg is a bit much btw, i regularly got 28 – 30 out of mine, maybe the injectors could do with cleaning?. or maybe a lighter right foot?;)

all the best.

Greg

well I still drive with 85′ 900:( 😮 😡 And in my relatively short career as a driver, thats a third saab 900…
Thougth actually we are going to get this another junk from the 80’s today with my brother and father, and wheter that (Toyota Corolla) is anyway in better condition, my tournment with saabs are over(finaly!)

hey Gollevainen, I used to own a 1974 Volkeswagon Beatle in 2003. I can imagine what an old car can do to you!!!

My dad used to drive a 1992 9000CE and before a 1986 9000I.
The 9000 CE was nice to drive but like all Saabs awful expencive in maintenance. My dad drove it for almost 10 years but it became an eletronical nightmare in the end. He sold it to a mechanic in 2001 or 2002.
A few weeks ago I saw it parked at a supermarket (I recognised the license plate so it is still driving)
My dad got a 9-3 instead which is now replaced by a X-type Diesel.

that’s one hell of a long life there! I’m hoping my one will do the same :o)

Wow its beautiful! Looks great in yellow, mine is white. Did you check out the panel near the front passenger’s foot? That’s really something I havent seen in any other car! Also, I love the drive, it drives like a sports car. And mileage isn’t bad – 19 mpg.

You really sound like you like your saabs. I need to fix my one up and the only and biggest drawback of the Saab is, I guess, the cost of the parts. A new front exhaust pipe (or the whole pipe it costs the same) is $129.80. A new P/S pump is $328.53. Thats like the most expensive parts I’ve ever come across!

I love the little gadgets she has and the very “cockpitish” feel of the driver. Even the front panel curves like a cockpit..

Hiya, i have owned quite a few Saab cars including two 9000 ones. one a 9000’s and the other a 9000 cd-xs, both were exellent cars and served me well. the only thing to watch i found was th front brake calipers can stick, best to have them serviced properly to avoid this. i have owned some old shape 900 models too. and a 9-3 turbo cabrio. thats an awesome car. but out of the three types the old 900 handles best. the 9000 is the best family car and load lugger and the 9-3. well, fast as you like and pose factor without comparison really.

my last Saab, a 900i 16v was writen off by a stupid (insert derogatory term questioning parentage here) driving on the wrong side of the road round a bend. still waiting for the insurance to sort that mess out.

all the best

Greg

well I still drive with 85′ 900:( 😮 😡 And in my relatively short career as a driver, thats a third saab 900…
Thougth actually we are going to get this another junk from the 80’s today with my brother and father, and wheter that (Toyota Corolla) is anyway in better condition, my tournment with saabs are over(finaly!)

Its a Saab 1993 9000 CE. Does anyone own one out there?

My dad used to drive a 1992 9000CE and before a 1986 9000I.
The 9000 CE was nice to drive but like all Saabs awful expencive in maintenance. My dad drove it for almost 10 years but it became an eletronical nightmare in the end. He sold it to a mechanic in 2001 or 2002.
A few weeks ago I saw it parked at a supermarket (I recognised the license plate so it is still driving)
My dad got a 9-3 instead which is now replaced by a X-type Diesel.

Yeh, he was gaining on me so i put me foot down and lost im, 😉

Greg

Greg did you know there’s a JP sticking out of yer boot.:diablo: 😀
dave

Hiya, i have owned quite a few Saab cars including two 9000 ones. one a 9000’s and the other a 9000 cd-xs, both were exellent cars and served me well. the only thing to watch i found was th front brake calipers can stick, best to have them serviced properly to avoid this. i have owned some old shape 900 models too. and a 9-3 turbo cabrio. thats an awesome car. but out of the three types the old 900 handles best. the 9000 is the best family car and load lugger and the 9-3. well, fast as you like and pose factor without comparison really.

my last Saab, a 900i 16v was writen off by a stupid (insert derogatory term questioning parentage here) driving on the wrong side of the road round a bend. still waiting for the insurance to sort that mess out.

all the best

Greg