Saab 93 - creaking noise from steering when turning

Rebel1977

I have noticed a creaking noise coming from the steering wheel when you turn left or right seems to be more pronounced when in first or second gear. Has anyone come across this before and is it ok to keep driving ?

Alan_007_

Rebel1977 wrote: »

I have noticed a creaking noise coming from the steering wheel when you turn left or right seems to be more pronounced when in first or second gear. Has anyone come across this before and is it ok to keep driving ?

Could be a broken coil spring. Had the same thing happen to me after I drove into a very deep pothole.
I don't know much though so maybe somebody else could have a better idea what it could be.

yoshiktk

Check the amount of power steering fluid.

goz83

Depends on the year, but I believe the early 2000 9-3 were prone to bulkhead damage from metal fatigue around where the steering column is bolted to the bulkhead. There is a metal clamp with a rubber bushing that allows too much movement when turning, causing the metal to stretch, expand and eventually split. This would be an nct failure.

toastedpickles

Shoulda coulda woulda, to be honest If i were you I'd be getting it straight to a mechanic, no one on here is gona be able to tell you what it is, whatever it is it doesnt sound safe, I know a guy whos a specialist in saabs so if you want me to pm you his number just lemme know

Rebel1977

It's a 2005 Saab 93 only heard this noise in the last few days, and I have NCT test on tuesay.....talk about bad timing!

toastedpickles

Still though! Sent you that pm there so i'd advise to do that