If you can't get into the trunk for some reason this is what you need to do:
Do Not Smash a Tail-light ass'y, as thieves are known to do. They don't care.
1/ remove the left hand number plate light, (as viewed from the rear) 2x #10 Torx screws (you will probably need a 1/4 drive ratchet, as there is no room for a standard length driver)
2/ Look up from below through the number plate light aperture, you may need a torch to see two plates. One is slotted- leave him alone he's not the release catch.
3/ the plate above this needs to be pushed gently toward the passenger compartment until the boot springs open. It needs to move 25 - 30 mm
release on SAAB 900 S convertible
Yes. Saab makes a 900 convertible. It is called the Saab 900 se convertible.
The manual release for the convertible top of a '94-'98 Saab 900 is behind the back seat. It is accesible by folding down the back seat. After you fold down the seat the release is on the right side in the middle. Look for a slit in the fabric and you will see a lever. To release pull lever all the way down.
Yes, I would definitely buy the SAAB convertible since it is classy.
Jerry initially had a BMW 5 Series as there is an episode where it is ruined by BO from a valet. Later in the series he has a classic Saab black 900 convertible, then a later Saab non-turbo 900 SE convertible, auto with tan interior. I don't recall seeing him ever in a 9000. Edit: In the episode where Jerry's car gets wrecked and they go to "identify" the car he accidentally says "Saab 9000" but he means to say "Saab 900". He definitely drove a black 1996 Saab 900SE Convertible, he never drove a 9000.
pull the seat up.
The suggested retail price of a Saab 900 according to Kelly Blue Book is $2,375 to $4,625 based on the quality of the interior, exterior, mileage, and engine components.
Because probably the latches are not properly closes or they might be damaged
Most definitely. Mostly, the 1991 900 turbo convertible special edition, preferably bright yellow. It is amazing.
Procedures for manually operating the convertible top are in the Owners Manual. It is nearly impossible to properly answer this question because there is almost no information. What year? What model (classic 900? next generation 900? 9-3?)? The convertible tops have several different methods of operation, some hydraulic, some electric. Is the top up or down? On the 95 Saab 900 Turbo Soft Top, the manual release is located behind the passenger back seat. If you look on the left side, you will see a slit in the grey material. The lever is red. If you pull it down, it releases the motor that operates the top. However..... be sure you really want to do this. I was under the impression it would be simple to reconnect the motor. It's not. My soft top will manually go up and down now but I cannot get the top connected to the latches in the trunk. I need to go to a Saab mechanic and have the top recalibrated with a tech 2 tool. About $100
In the drivers side by your feet
The Saab 900 gets great mileage if you take great care of the car, regular oil changes, etc. In looking at forums about the saab 900 there were many people who have over 150,000 miles on their saab 900's. There was also a listing for 307,000 miles.