Is it common for the water pumps in the Saab 9-3 1.9TDi to fail?

My Saab 9-3 1.9TiD was due for a new cam belt at 72,000 so it went to our local garage at 71,000 two weeks ago. Service as well. I duly paid £405 and collected it when ready. Last Tuesday I was driving...

Dual mass flywheel

My car is currently in pieces and has been diagnosed with a failed DMF and a damaged clutch as a result of this failure. Repair has been priced at £1,030. I have only had the car 8 weeks. It was purchased...

Should the dealer pay?

I bought a 2005 Saab Vector TiD (c, 43k miles) about a month (and 1,300 miles ago) from a Vauxhall Dealer, he provided a 3 month Dealership Warranty which has a single claim limit of £1,000. I have taken...

Saab customer service success story

Thought you might be interested in my recent experience with my Saab 9-3 2.8-litre estate. The car is four years old but has only covered 19,000 miles and has just failed the MoT with a broken front...

Is it worth buying an extended warranty for a Saab convertible?

I have a Saab 9-3 convertible TTiD, which is 2008 registered and has covered 52,000 miles, trouble-free, mainly on motorways over long distances at steady speeds. I am considering buying an extended...

Saab 9-3 (2009/10)

I have read the bad points on your reviews regarding the 1.9 TD engine. I am looking at buying a 09/10 9-3 and wonder whether these issues are still relevant for the newer models? Also, does the petrol...

Saab 1.8t Convertible

My 2007 Saab Convertible (20k miles) has twice been in the main dealers in the last month for a problem of the engine revs dropping below 500 r/p/m when reducing speed & dipping the clutch (also when steering...

Buying a leased car

I am about to enter negotiations with Masterlease as I'm hoping to buy the vehicle i've had on personal lease for the past 2 years but I don't know what to offer or how 'cheeky' I can be? They're offer...

Which large six-cylinder diesel automatic should replace our Saab Vector Sport?

My wife and I do a combined 30,000 miles a year; 25,000 myself, mainly medium to long distance motorway work and my wife around 5000 of more local mileage. We try to split the milage 50/50 between a Freelander...

What's the best large executive car for under £30,000?

I would like a great family car in the large executive range. I have between £20-30,000 to spend for a new or ex-demo, but could go a bit higher if necessary. What would you recommend? I really don't want...