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  • UKSaabs. Celebrating 20 Years of Tech and Banter
    Last post by LoganSaab « Mon Oct 07, 2024 9:13 pm
    Posted in Forum Rules, Announcements, FAQ, Forum Admin Questions & Suggestions
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    by TFatC » Wed Jan 31, 2024 10:03 pm » in Forum Rules, Announcements, FAQ, Forum Admin Questions & Suggestions
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  • Mintex Brake data - Now an app
    Last post by Espin99T « Sat Apr 01, 2023 2:17 pm
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    by sgould » Wed Mar 29, 2023 12:51 pm
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  • 64-bit versions of EPC and WIS link
    Last post by Shalien « Tue Oct 13, 2020 6:27 pm
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    by masonmjs » Tue Apr 28, 2020 8:47 am
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  • Various Saab brochures
    Last post by TFatC « Thu Apr 02, 2020 1:23 pm
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    by Doive » Thu Apr 02, 2020 10:18 am
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  • General Info: Owners' Manual and fitting instruction links
    Last post by ffynnonberwyn « Sat Mar 14, 2015 7:39 am
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    by Robert » Fri Oct 09, 2009 11:52 pm
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    Sat Mar 14, 2015 7:39 am
  • T7 SID data descriptions
    Last post by eddmaster « Tue Nov 25, 2014 8:18 pm
    Replies: 11
    by SaabNoob » Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:27 am
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    Tue Nov 25, 2014 8:18 pm
  • Electrical Terminal numbers
    Last post by Robert « Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:53 am
    by Robert » Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:53 am
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  • GENERIC OBD-II FAULT CODES
    Last post by Geoff 9-3 « Mon May 27, 2013 12:31 am
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    by Robert » Tue Jan 25, 2011 2:38 pm
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    Mon May 27, 2013 12:31 am
  • 1998>2010 9-5 B2*5 Drive belt tensioner release.
    Last post by Robert « Sun May 15, 2022 8:47 am
    by Robert » Sun May 15, 2022 8:47 am
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  • 2009 9-3 Sportwagon exterior door handle failure. FIXED
    Last post by theozaurus « Mon Apr 18, 2022 10:35 pm
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    by rushy » Sat Jan 06, 2018 6:51 pm
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  • Generic - Pre 2004 Cars - EML & MOT Failures Advice
    Last post by Shalien « Sat Aug 07, 2021 12:58 pm
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    by doughorrigan99 » Fri Aug 06, 2021 4:38 pm
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    Sat Aug 07, 2021 12:58 pm
  • Tech2 communication with modern laptop
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    by fenby » Mon Mar 29, 2021 10:35 am
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  • 2006 9-3 2.8 V6 Gearbox Turret Removal/Repair Guide
    Last post by Jules_ht « Wed Nov 04, 2020 7:00 pm
    Replies: 4
    by AJC » Wed Mar 08, 2017 11:09 pm
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    Wed Nov 04, 2020 7:00 pm
  • OG 9-3 TiD 2.2 OBD code reader / iPhone app - success
    Last post by r_h « Wed Oct 28, 2020 8:32 am
    by r_h » Wed Oct 28, 2020 8:32 am
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    Wed Oct 28, 2020 8:32 am
  • 9-5 9-3 GM900 Mirror switch fix
    Last post by bulletmagnet « Mon May 21, 2018 10:29 pm
    Replies: 5
    by Nev » Wed Mar 22, 2006 9:32 pm
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    Mon May 21, 2018 10:29 pm
  • Saab Park Assist from a 9-5 into a 9-3 2002 - Completed
    Last post by beardydave « Thu Oct 27, 2016 10:12 pm
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    by beardydave » Fri Sep 30, 2016 12:59 pm
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    Thu Oct 27, 2016 10:12 pm
  • 2005 9-3 1.9 TiD 150. Changing the alternator.
    Last post by Jules_ht « Wed Oct 05, 2016 2:37 pm
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    by Leeky » Fri Feb 12, 2010 2:26 pm
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    Wed Oct 05, 2016 2:37 pm
  • B207R power steering seal replacement
    Last post by DaveFR « Mon May 23, 2016 11:35 am
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    by Aero_Fordy » Sun May 22, 2016 8:06 pm
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    Mon May 23, 2016 11:35 am
  • A source of past Saab brochures (pdf).
    Last post by TFatC « Sun Mar 20, 2016 9:11 pm
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    by Ron57RC » Sun Mar 20, 2016 3:45 pm
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    Sun Mar 20, 2016 9:11 pm
  • 9-5 steering wheel controls
    Last post by Daveyt « Mon Jan 04, 2016 6:47 pm
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    by Daveyt » Mon Jan 04, 2016 6:39 pm
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  • OBD II Fault Code Translator Application
    Last post by Geoff 9-3 « Wed Dec 23, 2015 6:52 pm
    by Geoff 9-3 » Wed Dec 23, 2015 6:52 pm
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    Wed Dec 23, 2015 6:52 pm
  • Saab 9-5 Jamsaab Quickshift fitting
    Last post by Roots211 « Thu Dec 17, 2015 12:48 pm
    Replies: 15
    by Paddy2bsure » Mon Jul 15, 2013 10:57 pm
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    Thu Dec 17, 2015 12:48 pm
  • HOWTO: Saab 900NG / 9-3OG Switchgear LED backlight (images)
    Last post by DXMachina « Wed Nov 18, 2015 8:33 pm
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    by DXMachina » Wed Nov 18, 2015 8:19 pm
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    Wed Nov 18, 2015 8:33 pm
  • A Guide to Enabling OpenSID in T7 & Other Useful Tech Videos
    Last post by Etnoy « Thu Sep 17, 2015 9:11 pm
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    by Etnoy » Thu Sep 10, 2015 3:12 pm
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    Thu Sep 17, 2015 9:11 pm
  • Saab 9-3 2.2 TiD How to: EGR Valve easy fix
    Last post by Ginger_Steve « Wed Jun 24, 2015 11:26 am
    Replies: 183
    by dranners » Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:13 pm
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    Last post by Ginger_Steve
    Wed Jun 24, 2015 11:26 am
  • General Info: Broken Exhaust manifold Stud
    Last post by oli8925 « Sat Jun 13, 2015 12:00 am
    Replies: 45
    by JG » Sat Jun 14, 2008 4:02 pm
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    Last post by oli8925
    Sat Jun 13, 2015 12:00 am
  • Todays job - Cam belt kit and pump on a TiD 150
    Last post by Ahmed « Sun May 31, 2015 10:36 pm
    Replies: 68
    by Ant9-5Aero » Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:45 pm
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    Last post by Ahmed
    Sun May 31, 2015 10:36 pm
  • is this of use to anyone?! interesting find..
    Last post by Ahmed « Sun May 31, 2015 9:22 pm
    Replies: 6
    by Nate » Sat Sep 15, 2012 9:17 am
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    Last post by Ahmed
    Sun May 31, 2015 9:22 pm
  • General Info: Rubber extrusions, weather seals etc
    Last post by Sillenthill « Sun May 31, 2015 6:56 pm
    Replies: 2
    by Robert » Thu May 28, 2009 11:21 pm
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    Last post by Sillenthill
    Sun May 31, 2015 6:56 pm
  • General Info: Sump plug/oil drainage bolt removal
    Last post by chow « Mon Apr 13, 2015 8:27 pm
    Replies: 44
    by dazza76nl » Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:40 pm
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    Last post by chow
    Mon Apr 13, 2015 8:27 pm
  • SAAB 9-5 - How to: Remove the ECU
    Last post by sgould « Thu Apr 09, 2015 9:44 am
    Replies: 35
    by SaabNoob » Sun Oct 31, 2010 9:50 pm
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    Last post by sgould
    Thu Apr 09, 2015 9:44 am
  • SAAB 9-5: How To: Electric windows switch repair
    Last post by Adam95Aero « Wed Mar 18, 2015 7:16 pm
    Replies: 20
    by johno » Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:55 pm
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    Last post by Adam95Aero
    Wed Mar 18, 2015 7:16 pm
  • SAAB NG900: How to: Sloppy Clutch Pedal fix
    Last post by Astra Dan « Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:57 am
    Replies: 37
    by Astra Dan » Sun Mar 23, 2008 3:50 pm
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    Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:57 am
  • SAAB 9-5: How to: Remote Battery Replacement
    Last post by ukwide « Sat Mar 14, 2015 4:32 pm
    Replies: 13
    by Dr Paul » Fri Apr 25, 2008 9:21 am
    13 Replies
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    Last post by ukwide
    Sat Mar 14, 2015 4:32 pm
  • Useful source of bits and pieces
    Last post by Robert « Tue Feb 24, 2015 8:01 pm
    Replies: 7
    by Robert » Tue Nov 27, 2012 9:50 pm
    7 Replies
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    Last post by Robert
    Tue Feb 24, 2015 8:01 pm
  • 9-5 mirror fitting into 9000
    Last post by oli8925 « Mon Jan 26, 2015 11:49 pm
    Replies: 9
    by smsbeam » Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:11 pm
    9 Replies
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    Last post by oli8925
    Mon Jan 26, 2015 11:49 pm
  • My Guide to Upgrading the 4 Speaker System in a Saab 9-3 SS
    Last post by warptechno « Thu Jan 22, 2015 10:03 pm
    Replies: 5
    by Aero9-3 » Thu Jan 10, 2013 6:11 am
    5 Replies
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    Last post by warptechno
    Thu Jan 22, 2015 10:03 pm
  • SAAB 9-5 "HOW TO" SID 2 & ACC display Pixel repair.
    Last post by ogausden « Fri Jan 16, 2015 8:57 pm
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    by johno » Wed Nov 12, 2008 2:13 pm
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    Last post by ogausden
    Fri Jan 16, 2015 8:57 pm
  • General info: Tuning with T7 suite
    Last post by 95Aerohot « Mon Sep 08, 2014 9:29 pm
    Replies: 42
    by justyjust » Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:00 am
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    Last post by 95Aerohot
    Mon Sep 08, 2014 9:29 pm
  • 9000/9-3/9-5 Removing the plastic fasteners
    Last post by mailtostu « Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:58 pm
    Replies: 18
    by sgould » Sun Mar 21, 2010 6:59 pm
    18 Replies
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    Last post by mailtostu
    Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:58 pm
  • All Models: How To: Retro Fit Parking Sensors
    Last post by tutshe « Wed Jul 23, 2014 3:38 pm
    Replies: 42
    by jimmy_wynn » Mon Jan 22, 2007 7:33 pm
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    Last post by tutshe
    Wed Jul 23, 2014 3:38 pm
  • OBDII/SID code translator program.
    Last post by Geoff 9-3 « Sun Jul 06, 2014 1:12 pm
    Replies: 43
    by Geoff 9-3 » Mon May 20, 2013 5:19 pm
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  • SAAB 9-5: How to: Rear Rose & Trailing Arm Bushes.
    Last post by Mike9000Aero « Wed Apr 09, 2014 6:55 am
    Replies: 55
    by johno » Mon Mar 22, 2010 12:48 am
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    Last post by Mike9000Aero
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  • OG 9-3 Antenna Replacement
    Last post by cipsu « Sat Jan 25, 2014 8:45 pm
    Replies: 15
    by Mackem » Tue Apr 17, 2012 10:40 am
    15 Replies
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    Last post by cipsu
    Sat Jan 25, 2014 8:45 pm
  • Saab Alloy Wheel Reference Guides
    Last post by cptpaul1968 « Wed Jan 08, 2014 9:08 am
    Replies: 4
    by cptpaul1968 » Tue Jan 07, 2014 5:30 pm
    4 Replies
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    Last post by cptpaul1968
    Wed Jan 08, 2014 9:08 am
  • General Info: Saab Paint Colours
    Last post by paramajka « Sun Oct 20, 2013 6:50 pm
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    by masonmjs » Sat Mar 20, 2010 1:43 pm
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    Last post by paramajka
    Sun Oct 20, 2013 6:50 pm
  • SAAB 9000: Guide to fitting walnut door cappings
    Last post by E-streeter « Mon Oct 07, 2013 12:26 pm
    Replies: 18
    by ommony » Fri Mar 27, 2009 6:22 pm
    18 Replies
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  • "How to" check and repair T5 APC valves.
    Last post by Tonyb152 « Sat Sep 07, 2013 8:43 pm
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    by filathome » Wed Jun 05, 2013 10:52 am
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  • General Info: Insurance Quotes
    Last post by blm70 « Tue Aug 20, 2013 5:48 pm
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    by Tech-II » Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:20 am
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  • Interior trim clips
    Last post by Robert « Tue Feb 05, 2013 6:46 pm
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    by geordiefella » Tue Feb 05, 2013 6:05 pm
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    Tue Feb 05, 2013 6:46 pm
  • t5 speed signal solution
    Last post by upstater93 « Fri Dec 14, 2012 2:31 am
    Replies: 4
    by froggy » Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:21 pm
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    Last post by upstater93
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