SAAB 9-3 Power Steering Rack

[dazrick68]

Currently own a "56" SAAB 9-3 1.9 TID with a power steering rack pi**ing oil out.

Can anyone tell me if the Vauxhall Vectra C rack fit? Is it the same or will it need modding?

[Campervan man]

My 2007 Saab aero (petrol) has just passed its MOT after a struggle to source a new exhaust. Vehicle returned with 1 advisory - “steering rack leak on n/s but not excessive “. Any advice welcome. I have owned the car since new and have been a long term fan. Replacing the rack would seem to be very expensive. Any recommendations for power leak stop additives.
Thanks in advance

[Lincsls1]

Just get the rack re-conditioned. A few places popped up after a quick search.
Or maybe source a good 'used' one, get that one re-conditioned to as-new, then fit it. Saves you having to be without the car too long.

[rezaq]

Campervan man said:

My 2007 Saab aero (petrol) has just passed its MOT after a struggle to source a new exhaust. Vehicle returned with 1 advisory - “steering rack leak on n/s but not excessive “. Any advice welcome. I have owned the car since new and have been a long term fan. Replacing the rack would seem to be very expensive. Any recommendations for power leak stop additives.
Thanks in advance

I'd be interested if you'd want to sell it

[Alex_225]

I had the steering rack replaced in my 2008 9-3 a couple of months back. Cost me £700, that was with a reconditioned one and exchanging the old one which brought the part down to about £300 (I think). It was either £300 or £200ish but I know it knocked about £80 off the overall cost by giving them the old one.

Annoying but glad it to have it sorted.