Saab 9-5: Pulls to the Right → Diagnosis

When your Saab 9-5 pulls to the right, it makes driving difficult.  Keeping straight when your 9-5 wants to veer off the road is dangerous, and takes all of the joy out of driving.  Fixing a vehicle pulling to the right should be considered a high priority repair.    Saab 9-5 Pulls to the Right … Read more

Saab 9-5:  Oil Leak Diagnosis

  One of the most common vehicle issues is when it is leaking oil.  Determining where and how your Saab 9-5’s engine is losing oil in itself is half the battle.  Fixing the oil leak should be considered a priority.  Allowing oil to leak for too long can cause problems.  The leak could get worse … Read more

Saab 9-5:  Leaking Water Diagnosis

  If your Saab 9-5 is leaking water, it could mean a few different things are happening.  Some water is completely acceptable.  It depends on the situation.  It really depends on where you’ve found it, and if it is really water. Coolant or Water? If you are trying to figure out if your Saab 9-5 … Read more

Saab 9-5:  Oil On Spark Plug Causes

If you’ve found oil on your Saab 9-5’s spark plug, it should be a cause for concern. It doesn’t necessarily indicate a major engine problem.  When there is oil on the spark plugs is usually caused by a bad valve cover gasket or O-Ring (overhead cam engines).  There can be other causes as well. Any … Read more

Saab 9-5:  Bad Wheel Bearing Noise Diagnosis

If your Saab 9-5 is making a high pitched noise or hum, it could be a sign of a bad wheel bearing.  There are several different vehicular components that can make a squeal or hum.  That’s why it is important to know the other warning signs of a  bad bearing before just going in and … Read more

Saab 9-5: Brake Sticking → Causes & Diagnosis

  Your Saab 9-5’s braking system is the most important safety feature on the vehicle.  If it does not work properly, it can put you in a situation where you can be injured or killed.  There are quite a few different situations that can cause a caliper to stick. Saab 9-5 Brakes Sticking Symptoms Smell– … Read more

Saab 9-5:  Radiator Fan Not Working Diagnosis

Your Saab 9-5‘s radiator fan has one of the most important jobs on the vehicle.  It is the last line of defense between you and an overheating engine.  If the radiator fan is not working, it’s a serious problem. Just because the radiator fan is not on does not mean that it is not working. … Read more

Saab 9-5: Signs of Alternator Problems

One of the most critical engine components in your Saab 9-5 is the alternator. If you suspect that you have alternator problems, it’s something that should be dealt with before you end up stranded somewhere. Your 9-5’s battery will not be able to keep the accessories and engine systems running for long without a properly … Read more

Saab 9-5 Stuck in Park: Diagnosis

Nothing is worse than sitting in a vehicle that’s stuck in park.  The engine is running fine, but the shifter just won’t move.  There are several things you can try to get your Saab 9-5 moving now.  These include checking to see if the parking brake is stuck, finding the shift lock solenoid override (if … Read more

Saab 9-5 Stalling → Causes & Diagnosis

One of the most common issues your Saab 9-5 is likely to develop is a stalling problem.  The most challenging part of diagnosing a stalling problem is reproducing the conditions that led to the stall in the first place.  Stalls can happen at any time, and it can be incredibly jarring when it does happen. Before … Read more