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Coolant
Neverlet the level drop below the MLNmark
on the expansion tank. Top up with equal parts
of clean water and an antifreezesuitable for pct•
rol engineswith light alloy cylinder heads.
Brake fluid and clutch fluid
Neverlet the level drop below the MIN mark
on the container. Employ the utmost cleanliness
when topping up. Use a brake nuid to specification DOT3 or DOT4.
Battery
The electrolyte in the battery should be level
with the lower edge of the filler pipe.
Use distilled water only for topping up.
CAUTION
Alwaysrelease the cap on the expansion
tank carefully, allowingany vapour to escape before removingthe cap completely.
Coolant and broke/clutch Ouid
l. Expansion iank, radi3tOr.2. Fluid container for
brakesy:nemand for LHD-carsalsoclutch Oui<l
container.
48 Refuelling.
Washer fluid
Use clean water or a mixture of clean water
and Saab washer Ouid.
Container capacity I.I imp gallon (S litres).
Outch fluid container, RHO-cars
Washernuid and battery
L Washerfluid container. 2. Batter)'.
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Tyres
Servicing.
The tyre pressures should be:
Lightly loaded, front and
rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 psi (l.9 bar)
Full load,
front .................
31 psi(2.2 bar)
rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 psi (2.4 bar}
The pressures apply 10 cold tyres.
Periodic Servicing
Every car needs care and allention if it is IO
give of its best.
This book contains suggestions and directions which will assure you of economic,~, trouble-free motoring. In your own interest, take
your car to an authorized Saab service shop for
expert servicing when it has clocked up the stipulated mileage. Do not forget the daily routine
checks of lights, engine oil level, coolant le1•el,
lyre pressures, windshield washer nuid, etc.
The maintenance programme lists the most
important things !hat need to be done to ensure
enjoyable and trouble-free motoring at minimum cost. The I ,200 miles (2,000 km) coupon
in your Service Card entitles you to guarantee
check-ups (except for oils for which a charge is
made}. ·n,e guarantee is not valid if these checkups are not made. Subsequent check-ups at
JO 000 miles (16 000 km} inlervals wiJI be
charged for. Take the Service Card with y(>U
whenyou turn your car in for servicing.
If less than 10 000 miles ( 16 000 km) arc covered in one year, one engineoil changemust be
carried out and one complete service should in
any case be carried out in the year.
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D
Rust Control Service
A Rust Control Service is recommended with•
in twelve months from the date of purchase.
Provided this treatment is performed in accordance with makers instructions, further treatment will only be necessaryever)' second or
third year depending on manner of use, climate
and environmental conditions.
Maintenance programme
Minor changes in the maintenance programme may be introduced in Utecourse of production. The up-to-date programme availableat authorized Saab Service shops may therefore differ
slightly from the details covered in this book.
Your Saab dealer's servicedepartment will be
pleased to provide any further information you
may require.
5 000 Miles (8 000 Km) Service
Changeengine oil in Saab 99 Turbo cars and
cars driven under unusually demanding conditions,such as drivingin ex1remclyhot weather,
driving at high speeds for a considerable distance,
and driving over short distances in extremely
cold weather.
50 Servicing.
16. Saab 99 Turbo: Check the pressure guard
and the fuel enrichment device.
To be carried out by au thoriseclSaab Dealer.
Engine
Electrical System
I. Change oil and oil filter cartridge (at least
I. Check condition of V-behs and adjust belt
once a year).
tension if necessary.
2. Clean air cleaner insert.
3. Clean fuel pump filter. (Carburetor engine). 2. Check and if necessary adjust headlight align•
ment.
4. Check fuel lines in engine compartment
3.
Change the spark plugs.
for leakage.
4.
Change the breaker points. Lubricate distrib•
S. Check the damper oil level.Top-up if necutor
breaker c:tm and lubricating felt. Check and
ccssary. (Carburetor engine)
if
nccessar)'
adjust dwell angle and ignition Lim·
6. Check engine idling speed setting and
ing.
check idling emissiomof carbon monoxide as
prescribed by the authorities (where applicable). 5. Check battery electrolyte level and top up if
necessary.Tighten and greasecable shoes.
7. Check the exJrnustsystem for condition
6. Check operation or parking, brake and rear
and leaks.
8. Pressure test the cooling system (check the lights, number plate light, direction indicators,
horn, reversinglights, hazard warning Oashers,
condition of the hoses).
interior lighting, warning and indicator lights,
9. Check coolant freezing point.
windshieldwashers and wipers, brake warning
10. Check hoses an<lnipples for the crankcase
light. instrument lighting. luggagecompartment
venliJ:Hion.
lighting and ventilator fan.
11. Adjust deceleration valve.
7.
Check the vacuum hoses and their connec12. Check the syn.cluonizingof the carburetors
IO 000 Miles ( 16 000 km) Service
(twin-earburetor engine).
13. Check the off position of the choke control.
14. Saab 99 Turbo: Check the seal on tlie
charge pressure regulator.
I 5. Saab 99 Turbo: Check the charging pressure and adjust as necessary.
tions.
8. Check the condition of the ignition cables.
Transmission
I. Check transmission oil leveland top up if nee•
essary (also final drive in automatic transmission).
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Brakesystem
I. Check level in master cylinder, top up with
brake nuid if necessary.
2. Removewheelsand check thickness of brake
pads.
3. Check brake lines and hoses for condition
and leaks.
4. Lubricate the front wheel brake units.
Steering, front suspensionand tyres
I. Check condition of rubber bellowson steer•
ing gear and inner and outer universaljoints, and
of mbbcr seals for ball joints and tie-rod ends.
2. Check depth of tyre tread pallerns.
3. Check the tyre pressurein the spare wheel.
4. Check the nuid levelin the power steering
nuid container.
S. Check the wear in inner and outer steering
joints.
Body
I. Lubricate door stops, door hinges and bonnet
lock mechanism.
2. Check condition of washerjets and rubber
wiper blades.
Test Driving
I. Test drive car on road and check operation
of alJsystems, especiallybrakes and clutch.
20 000 Miles (32 000 km) Service
To be carried out in connection with the
IO000 miles ( 16 000 km) Service.
J. Saab 99 Turbo: Check and if necessaryadjust valveclearance.
2. Saab 99 Turbo: Changeair cleaner insert.
3. Changeoil in automatic transmission,clean
ftlter and magnet. Adjust gear selector cable, rear
brake lining and throttle cable. Only first 20 000
miles (32 000 km).
GeneraI H•Ints
■
30 000 Miles (48 000 km) Service
To be carried out in connection with the
JO 000 miles (16 000 km) and 20 000 miles
(32 000 km) Service.
I. Check and if necessaryadjust valveclearance.
2. Changeair cleaner insert
3. Change fuel filter (injection engine).
4. Changeoil in manual transmissionand in
final drive of automatic transmission.
5. Change brake nuid (at least once every two
years).
6. Check and if necessaryadjust toe-in, camber
and caster.
7. Saab 99 Turbo: Clean the charge pressure regulator.
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Upholstery
The cloth 11pholsterymay be effectively
cleaned with a cloth moistened in a soap solution. Use lukewarm water.
Greaseand oil stains can be removed with
white spirit.
To remove stains with a stain remover, work
in towards the centre of the stain to avoid leaving a ring. Any remainingring or dirt can usually
be washedoff with soap solution or clean water.
Wet stains such as those left by thin oil or
lemonade must be wiped up immediately with
an absorbent paper towel or the like, followed
by a stain remover.
Plasticsurfaces can be easily cleaned with
lukewarm water and a synthetic detergent. A
semistiff brush may be used.
The seats in the Saab 99 CL are upholstered
in velour, whichconsists of closely woven fibre
loops. Since fur can easilycatch in these loops
and tear, passengerswearing fur coats should
avoid sitting in direct contact with the upholstery.
Textile carpets
Textile carpets should be vacuum cleaned regularly. The carpels may also be cleaned with a
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52 General Hints.
brush or with carpet shampoo applied by means
of a sponge. It is advisablethat vacuum cleaners
used for this purpose be fitted with an earthed
plug.
Seat belts
The seat belts should not be allowed to come
into contact with such substancesas polish, oil
and chemicals.. lf the belts become dirty, they
should be washed with soap and warm water or
replaced. Nevercarry out any repairs to the belts
yourself. Modifications10 the intended funcioning of the belt must never be carried out.
Engine compartment
The engine compartment should be cleaned
with an engine detergent and then r,insedoff
with hot water. Coverthe headlights before you
begin. If a high-pressurehose is used, avoid spraying direct omo the distributor, headlights, alternator or other electrical components.
Washing
The car should be washed frequently. When
it is new, ii should be washedby hand using only cold water and a clean, soft brush attached
to a hose. Automatic car washesshould be
avoided during tl1efirst few months. After five
to six months tl1epaintwork will have hardened
and, to make washingeasier,a car shampoo or
mild washing-upliquid may be added to the water, which may be warm but not hot. Use a cloth
moistened with white spirit Lo remove any spots
of asphalt or tar. Avoid using other chemicals
since these may dry out the enamel. The underbody should also be washed regularly.Clean the
underbody with specialcare at the end of the win•
ter season.This is particularly necessarywhen automatic car washesarc used as these do not generally include washingof the underbody.
Neverwash the car in bright sunshine, and always wipe ii dry with a clean chamois leather to
avoid streaks on the paintwork.
Clean the windowscarefully inside and out
using a window cleaningsolution.
Polishing
A new car should not be polished before
three or four months have elapsed. Polishingis
not necessaryuntil the paintwork has oxidized
and become dull. Normally this will not occur
until the car is a few years old. A polish containing abrasivesubstances should only be used in
exceptional cases on a new car.
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The paintwork must be thoroughly cleaned
before being polished to prevent it being
scratched.
Touching up
Damaged paintwork should be treated as
soon as it is discovered. The sooner the damage
is remedied, the smaller will be the risk of corrosion selling in. Paintwork damage in a collision
is obviously normally a job for a workshop. Mowevcr, slight damage, like that caused by flying
stones, you can remedy yourself. Your Saab
dealer will stock all the necessary materials, such
as brushes, primer and touch-up enamel. Provided that a layer of enamel remains, so that the
bare metal is not exposed, touch-up enamel may
be applied direct, once you have scraped away
any dirt, etc. If the metal has been exposed and
corrosionset in, usea knife to scrapeawayaB
visible n1st, preferably back 10 the bare metal.
Next, apply two coals of primer using a brush.
Finally, apply thin layers of touch-up enamel
until the damaged area is flush with the surrounding paintwork. Both primer and touch-up enamel
must be well stirred before use. Allow each coat
to dry thoroughly between applications.
Rustproofing
All Saab cars undergo rustproofing treatment
before leaving the factory. Mowever, to prevent
corrosion the oil treatment carried out at the
factory should be repeated within 12 months
from delivery. This is necessary because rustproofing must be incorporated early on in the
life of the car. If the above recommendations
are carried out in good lime, then subsequenl
rustprooflng need only be carried out every two
or three years.
Chassis
Number,etc.
Accessories
Specially designed accessories are available
for Saab cars, e.g. head-res1rain1cushions, roof
racks, ski racks, towing hooks for trailers and
caravans, radios, etc. Further information about
these and other accessories may be obtained
from Saab dealers.
Motoring abroad
Saab has published a booklet entitled "Saab
Service Europa" containing useful hints on motoring abroad and a list of Saab service facilities
in Europe.
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Pleasequote the chassisnumber in all correspondenceconcerningyour car.
Tnnsmis.~ion number, automatic trans·
mWion
liJ
Oi1$SiSnumber plate
Colourood•
number punched in car body,
Oia$$Linumberpunched i,ncar body,
Tnnsmission number,manualtnnsmis·
~on
/
Engine number
O,wis
2· and J...doormodels(underback seat
cushion)
54 ChassisNumber,etc.
4• and S-doormodels(under back
scat cuchion)
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TechnicalData.
General, Saab 99 Sedan
Overall length incl. bumpers .....
14 ft 6 in
(4420 mm)
Overall width ........
.
5ft6.5in
(1690 mm)
Overall height (kerb weight) ....
. 4 ft 8.75 in
(1440 mm)
Road clearance (kerb weight) ... .
6.75 in
(175 mm)
Track, front wheels .....
, .. , . 4 ft 7.25 in
(1400 mm)
Trnck, rear wheels .......•...
4 ft 8.25 in
( 1430 mm)
Wheelbase ......•.........
8 ft 1.5 in
(2473 mm)
Turning radius .....
17 ft 5 in
(5.3 m)
Kerb weight (incl. fuel,
coolant, tools, spare wheel) ... 2480 2610 lb
( I 130 1180 kg)
Max. total weight ..........
3550 3620 lh
(1610 1640 kg)
Weight distribution, front:
Kerb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . 60. 5 6 I. 5 ',/
Max. total weight .........
51.0 52.5 '•
No. of seats (incl. driver) .....
Luggage compartment
volume (SAE) ............
.
5
.
12.6 cu ft
(0.356 m3)
Recommended load carrying
capacity in luggage compartment:
With 5 passenger a 150
lb (70 kg) ............
.
1801b
(80 kg)
For each reduction of the
number of passengers in
the rear seat the load can
be increased with . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended load carrying
capacity with dropped back
seat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
70 lb
(30 kg)
480 lb
{220 kg)
Max. roof rack load . . . . . . • . . . . .
220 lb
(100 kg)
Max. trailer weight . . . . • . . . . . . . . 3300 lb
(1500 kg)
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General, Saab 99 Combi Coupe
Overalllength incl. bumpers ....
14 ft 10.4 in
{4530 mm)
Overallwidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ft 6.5 in
{1690 mm)
Overallheight (kerb weight). . . . . 4 ft 8.75 in
(1440 mm)
Road clearance {kerb weight).. . .
6.75 in
(175 mm)
Track, front wheels . . . . . . . . . . 4 ft 7.25 in
{1400mm)
front wheels,Saab 99 Turbo. . . 4 ft 7 .75 in
{1410 nun)
Track, rear wheels ...........
4 ft 8.25 in
{1430 mm)
rear wheels,Saab 99 Turbo ... 4 ft 8.75 in
(1440 mm)
Wheelbase . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . 8 ft 1.5 in
(2473 mm)
Turning radius. . . . . . . . . . . .
17 ft 5 in
(5.3 m)
Kerb weight {incl. fuel,
coolant, tools, spare wheel) ... 2570-2750 lb
(1170 1250kg)
Max. total weight. . . . . . . . . 3550 3730 lb
{1610 1690 kg)
Weightdistribution, front
Kerb weight . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.0-60.0 %
Max. total weight .........
49.0-50.5 %
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No. of seats {incl.driver) .....
Luggagecompartment
volume {SAE):
WiU1parcel shelf .........
Parcel shelf removed.......
5
.
12.4 cu ft
(0.350 m3)
. 15.4 cu ft
(0.435 m3)
.
Additional space under
luggagecompartment
floor .................
.
1.1 cu ft
{0.030 m3)
Recommended load carrying
capacity in luggagecompart•
ment:
With 5 passengera 150
lb (70 kg) ..............
.
1801b
(80 kg)
For each reduction of the
number of passengersin
the rear scat the load can
be increasedwith .........•
Recommended load carrying
capacity with dropped bacK
scat ....................
Max. trailer weight ......•....
701b
{30 kg)
.
2201b
(100 kg)
33001b
(1500 kg)
Carbureted engine (single carburetor)
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-cyl., 4-stroke with
overhead camshaft
Power rating, DIN at 5200
rev/min ...............
73 kW(lOOhp)
Max. torque, DIN at 3500
rev/min .............
162 Nm (119 ft lb)
Singlecarburetor . . . . . Zenith 175 CDSEVX
Compressionratio . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.2:l
Number of cylinders. . . . . . . . . . .
4
Cylinder bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.543 in
(90.0 mm)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.071 in
{78.0mm)
Cylinder volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 cu in
(1.985 dm3)
Valveclearance, cold engine:
Inlet . , . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.006-0.012 in
(0.1 5-0.30 mm)
Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.014-0.020 in
(0.35-0.50 mm)
Order of firing (No. 1 cyl.
nearest to the rear of the car) . . . . 1-3-4-2
Engine idling speed ......
800-900 rev/min
Oil volume incl. oil filter .....
3.1 imp quarts
{3.5 litres)
Coolant volume ............
7 imp quarts
(8.0 litres)
Thermostat opens at ...•...
I90°F {88°C)
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Carbureted engine ( twin carburetors)
Injection engine
Type ..............
Type ..............
4-cyl.,4-stroke with
overheadcamshaft
Powerrating, DIN at 5200
rev/min ...............
79 kW(108 hp)
Max. torque, DIN at 3300
rev/min .............
164 Nm (121 ft lb)
Twin carburetors . . . . . Zenith 150 CDSEVX
Compressionratio . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.2:1
Number of cylinders. . . . . . . . . . .
4
Cylinderbore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. 543 in
(90.0 mm)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . 3.071 in
{78.0 mm)
Cylindervolume .............
121 cu in
{1.985dm3)
Valveclearance,cold engine:
lnlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.006-0.012 in
{O.15-0.30 mm)
Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.014-0.020 in
(0.35-0.50 mm)
Order of firing(No. I cyl.
nearest to the rear of the car). . . . 1-3-4-2
Engineidlingspeed ......
800-900 rev/min
Oil volume incl. oil filter .....
3.1 imp quarts
{3.5 litres)
Coolant volume. . . . . . . . . . . . 7 imp quarts
(8.0 litres)
Thermostat opens at. . . . . . . . l 900F {880C)
Injection engine, turbo version
4-cyl.,4-stroke with
overheadcamshaft
and fuel injection
Powerrating, DIN at 5500
rev/min ...............
87 kW(I 18 hp)
Max. torque, DIN al 3700
rev/min .............
167 Nm (123 ft lb)
Fuel injection .......
Bosch, type Cl-system
Compressionratio . . . . . . . . . . . .
9.2:J
Numberof cylinders. . . . . . • . . . .
4
Cylinder bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.543 in
{90.0 mm)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.07 I in
(78.0 mm)
Cylindervolume . . . . . . . . . . . .
121 cu in
(1.985 dm3)
Valveclearance,cold engine:
Inlet .............
. 0.006-0.012 in
(0.15-0.30 mm)
Outlet ............
. 0.014-0.020 in
(0.3 5-0. 50 mm)
Order of firing {No. I cyl.
nearest to the rear of the caE).....
1-3-4-2
Engine idlingspeed. . . . . . . 825-925 rev/min
Oil volumeincl. oil filter . . . . . 3.1 imp quarts
{3.5 litres)
Coolant colume . . . . . . . . . . 7 imp quarts
(8.0 litres)
Thermostat opens at . . . . . . . 190°F (880C)
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-cyl., 4-stroke with
overheadcamshaft
Powerrating, DIN at 5 000
rev/min . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 kW(145 hp)
Max. torque, DIN at 3 000
rev/min .............
235 Nm {174 ft lb)
Fuel injection .......
Bosch,type Cl-system
Turbo compressor,make .. Garrett AiResearch
Compressionratio ...............
7.2:1
Numberof cylinders. . . . • . . . . . . . . .
4
Cylinderbore . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.543 in
{90.0mm)
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . .
3.07 I in
(78.0mm)
Cylindervolume . . . . . . . . . . . . 121cu in
(1.985 dm3)
Valveclearance,cold engine:
Inlet ...............
0.006-0.0 l 2 in
(0.15-0.30 mm)
Outlet ..............
0.014-0.020 in
(0.35-0.50 mm)
Order of firing{No. I cyl.
nearest to the rear of the car) .....
1-3-4-2
Engineidlingspeed.......
825-925 rev/min
Oil volumeincl. oil filter . . . . . 3.1 imp quarts
(3.5 Jitres)
Oil volumeincl. oil filter
and oil cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 imp quarts
(4.0 litres)
Coolant volume. . . . . . . . . . . 7 imp quarts
{8.0litres)
Thermostatopens at. . . . • . . . t9o 0r (88°C)
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