Engine problems in 2001 Saab 9-5?

Question

I'm having problems with my 2001 Saab 9-5 2.3T Wagon. It has 110,000 miles on it and I recently bought it. It was running great until just recently...

1) Check Engine light came on, then went out soon after.

2) The car stalled twice while idling at stop lights.

3) A couple times the car has started rough- it will crank and crank but not start. Sometimes takes multiple tries.

If someone has any theories, please pitch in. I've taken it to two different dealers, neither of which have figured it out. I know Saabs are great cars, this one just has a problem. Please help.

Answer 1

sounds like that salme problems i was haven except m car also i only could press lightly on the gas otherwise if i didnt it would chug along...so i brought it in2 a shop and it was a broken vacuum hose it took like a half n hour but it costed less then 30 bucks

i hope this helps =)

i have a 99' saab 9-3t

Answer 2

Change the Oil and Rev it up.... I had a similar problem with my car.....  1996 900se...  The previous owner never ever changed the oil...... yeahh what a ret*rd....

i changed the oil 3 times in 1 month... and it finaly ran perfect again...  

Answer 3

Few things to check.

Vacuum leaks,( no codes)

Throttle body, for this you will get a code.

Crankshaft position sensor ( you will get a code)

D.I Cassette ( code will appear)

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