The primary issue is the design of the convertible top tonneau motor that is located in the right rear quarter panel behind the light.
Saab 900 convertible roof not working.
This is easy first locate the top button on the center console but do not push yet next the lever on the front off the top reach your right hand up and grab lever and pull down and twist counter clock wise to unlock it you may feel roof pop up a little then with roof unlocked push handle back into its slot next is push button and hold the roof will start to open and the trunk will start to open and the roof will store away i the trunk make sure trunk is empty at first use then with.
Saab roof starts to open but the lid dose not fully open to let the roof fold down the 94 98 saab 900 cars have numerous top issues that are known.
There will be a little black fuse holder that will hold the fuse.
Saab 900 electric roof does not work check latch problem means that the micro switch there are two one in each hole where the top pins fit into for proper fitting when closed above the windshield are stuck and one of them is open and the other is stuck closed.
Saab 9 3 roof not working.
It is fairly common to see issues with the convertible top not working because of a blown fuse.
10 june 2013 19 25.
25 years of raising the roof.
Most of the operation is completed up to the point where the hard plastic tonneau should lower.
1998 convertible roof hood not working what so ever.
I have a 1999 93 convertible that has developed a problem when closing the roof.
By jamesforster91 in forum saab 900 and 9 3 1994 2003 replies.
This is caused by a problem with the motor.
Need to check that first to eliminate the error issue.
The fuse is located under the hood just to the right of the fresh air intake.