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Saab Convertible Top Hydraulic Cylinder Rebuild/Upgrade Service

Saab

  • Not sure whether your Saab convertible is a 1st or 2nd Generation?
The distinction is simple: 
  • If you need to turn a handle to lock and unlock the front, then you have a 1st Generation model.  The 2nd generation locks and unlocks automatically.
  • Top Hydraulics is the leading manufacturer of aftermarket convertible top hydraulic hoses, serving over 30 brands and far exceeding OEM specs.
  • You remove your cylinders you would like to have rebuilt, and send them to us.

  • Core Exchange is currently available only for 1st generation Saab cylinders.

  • Important: deep scratches or rust spots on the polished cylinder shafts require us to replace the cylinder shafts, which we manufacture out of hardened, stainless steel. There is a surcharge for shaft replacement, if needed. If we can polish out existing damage, then there is no surcharge.

  • Top Hydraulics also manufactures new hydraulic hoses (also called lines or pipes) for all Saab 9-3 models. All hoses for 1st Generation 9-3s are listed on the website - please contact us for specific 2nd Generation hoses that you do not find listed.

  • Please enjoy our DIY cylinder and hose replacement instructions for 1st Generation Saab 9-3 convertibles https://www.tophydraulics.com/saab93cylinderlineremovalhires.pdf and 1st Bow Cylinder removal and replacement instructions for 2nd Generation Saab 9-3 convertibles https://www.tophydraulics.com/2003saabinstructions.pdf, as listed in our continually expanding DIY section. International customers, please note that the weight limit for USPS Express Mail Flat Rate Envelopes is 4 pounds.

Saab

Rebuild/Upgrade Service for 1998-2002 Saab 9-3 Convertible Hydraulics

Saab 9-3 First Generation 98-03

  • Not sure whether your Saab convertible is a 1st or 2nd Generation?

  • The distinction is simple: if you need to turn a handle to lock and unlock the front, then you have a 1st Generation model.  The 2nd generation locks and unlocks automatically.

  • Top Hydraulics is the leading manufacturer of replacement hoses for your Saab 9-3 cabriolet hydraulics - far exceeding OEM specs.
  • Rebuilding and upgrading hydraulic system components for your First Generation Saab 9-3, SE,  or Saab 9-3 Viggen Convertible - Top Hydraulics' quality is unmatched!

  • We upgrade your cylinder(s) by replacing the tiny OEM rod seal with a much larger one made of superior materials, and adding custom caps made of CNC machined stainless steel to accommodate these superior seals. Our seals are not sensitive to water and are resistant to most additives in hydraulic fluid. This results in a much longer service life than the standard OEM cylinders for a fraction of the price.

  • Our Core Exchange option makes this as easy as buying a new cylinder - you only have to ship back your old cylinder(s) afterwards for core credit.

  • Top Hydraulics also rebuilds and upgrades convertible hydraulic pumps, as well as manufacturing our own upgraded hydraulic lines.

  • Owning and driving a convertible with an automatic top is prestigious, convenient and exciting - let Top Hydraulics help you enjoy your beautiful car even more by making your convertible top system truly better than new!

  • Top Hydraulics' standard warranty is 3 years on rebuilds/upgrades of convertible top cylinders and hydraulic pumps, and on new hydraulic hoses.

  • Please enjoy our DIY cylinder and hose replacement instructions for 1st Generation Saab 9-3 convertibles https://www.tophydraulics.com/saab93cylinderlineremovalhires.pdf, as listed in our continually expanding DIY section.

Saab 9-3 Second Generation 03-11

  • Not sure whether your Saab convertible is a 1st or 2nd Generation?

  • The distinction is simple: if you need to turn a handle to lock and unlock the front, then you have a 1st Generation model.  The 2nd generation locks and unlocks automatically.

  • These cylinders typically fail first in the rear of the cylinder. The OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) cylinders have front and rear caps that are sealed from the cylinder bodies with a seal material that decays over time.

  • Top Hydraulics replaces those seals with a far superior material that is not sensitive to water and is resistant to most additives in hydraulic fluid. Our seals have a larger cross section for a superior static seal. The OEM cylinders rely on a tiny o-ring to energize a very thin, flat rod seal. The o-rings loose elasticity over time, and the OEM rod seals wear out.

  • Top Hydraulics manufactures and installs its own precision CNC machined front caps in these cylinders, so that the tiny OEM rod seals can be replaced with Top Hydraulics' own u-cup seals for a far more reliable seal and much longer service life.  In addition, the size and geometry of Top Hydraulics' u-cups is forgiving to tiny scratches and imperfections in the cylinder rods (aka piston rods or shafts), caused during the original manufacture, during removal from the car, during installation into the car, or by impurities in the hydraulic fluid.

  • Top Hydraulics replaces the port seals (where the hydraulic hoses attach) and ships spares with each cylinder, in case your mechanic accidentally pinches an o-ring while installing the hydraulic hose.

  • Owning and driving a convertible with an automatic top is prestigious, convenient and exciting - let Top Hydraulics help you enjoy your beautiful car even more by making your convertible top system truly better than new!.

Core Exchange is now available for 2003-2011 Saab cylinders!

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There are two options for placing your order:

1. (Most affordable) You send in your set of leaking cylinders, and Top Hydraulics rebuilds them.

  • Top Hydraulics replaces & upgrades the seals in your cylinders with our superior proprietary material. Top Hydraulics' u-cup seals have a far more reliable seal and much longer service life. You get back cylinders that have been rebuilt to outlast and outperform OEM replacements.

OR

2. (Fastest) Core Exchange Option where Top Hydraulics ships parts from our inventory first ($720 plus a $550 deposit).

  • Option 2 means that you get a set of rebuilt & upgraded cylinders from Top Hydraulics' inventory first, then you ship back your original set for credit of your $550 core refund. You get a full set that has been rebuilt to outlast and outperform OEM replacements. 

$100 deposit per damaged/rust shaft will be retained if your core has a damaged or rusty shaft.

Price
$600.00
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There are two options for placing your order:

1. (Most affordable) You send in your leaking cylinders, and Top Hydraulics rebuilds them.

  • Top Hydraulics replaces & upgrades ALL seals in your cylinders with our superior proprietary material including rod seals, gland seals, port seals, plug seals and piston seals. Top Hydraulics also manufactures and installs our own precision CNC machined front caps in these cylinders, so that the tiny OEM rod seals can be replaced with Top Hydraulics' u-cup seals for a far more reliable seal and much longer service life.

OR

2. (Fastest) Core Exchange Option where Top Hydraulics ships parts from our inventory first ($1400 plus a $750 deposit).

  • Option 2 means that you get a set of rebuilt & upgraded cylinders from Top Hydraulics' inventory first, then you ship back your original set for credit of your $750 core refund. You get a full set that has been rebuilt to outlast and outperform OEM replacements. 
Price
$1,250.00
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 There are two options for placing your order:

1. (Most affordable) You send in your leaking cylinder, and Top Hydraulics rebuilds it.

  • Top Hydraulics replaces & upgrades the seals in your cylinder with our superior proprietary material. Top Hydraulics' u-cup seals have a far more reliable seal and much longer service life. You get back a cylinder that has been rebuilt to outlast and outperform OEM replacements.

OR

2. (Fastest) Core Exchange Option where Top Hydraulics ships the part from our inventory first ($180 plus a $120 deposit).

  • Option 2 means that you get a rebuilt & upgraded cylinder from Top Hydraulics' inventory first, then you ship back your original part for credit of your $120 core refund. You get a cylinder that has been rebuilt to outlast and outperform OEM replacements.

 P/N: 53 63 163

$100 deposit will be retained if your core has a damaged or rusty shaft.

Price
$150.00
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 There are two options for placing your order:

1. (Most affordable) You send in your leaking cylinder, and Top Hydraulics rebuilds it.

  • Top Hydraulics replaces & upgrades the seals in your cylinder with our superior proprietary material. Top Hydraulics' u-cup seals have a far more reliable seal and much longer service life. You get back a cylinder that has been rebuilt to outlast and outperform OEM replacements.

OR

2. (Fastest) Core Exchange Option where Top Hydraulics ships the part from our inventory first ($180 plus a $120 deposit).

  • Option 2 means that you get a rebuilt & upgraded cylinder from Top Hydraulics' inventory first, then you ship back your original part for credit of your $120 core refund. You get a cylinder that has been rebuilt to outlast and outperform OEM replacements.

 P/N: 53 63 148

$100 deposit will be retained if your core has a damaged or rusty shaft.

Price
$150.00
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 There are two options for placing your order:

1. (Most affordable) You send in your leaking cylinder, and Top Hydraulics rebuilds it.

  • Top Hydraulics replaces & upgrades the seals in your cylinder with our superior proprietary material. Top Hydraulics' u-cup seals have a far more reliable seal and much longer service life. You get back a cylinder that has been rebuilt to outlast and outperform OEM replacements.

OR

2. (Fastest) Core Exchange Option where Top Hydraulics ships the part from our inventory first ($180 plus a $120 deposit).

  • Option 2 means that you get a rebuilt & upgraded cylinder from Top Hydraulics' inventory first, then you ship back your original part for credit of your $120 core refund. You get a cylinder that has been rebuilt to outlast and outperform OEM replacements.

 P/N: 53 63 155

$100 deposit will be retained if your core has a damaged or rusty shaft.

Price
$150.00
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 There are two options for placing your order:

1. (Most affordable) You send in your leaking cylinder, and Top Hydraulics rebuilds it.

  • Top Hydraulics replaces & upgrades the seals in your cylinder with our superior proprietary material. Top Hydraulics' u-cup seals have a far more reliable seal and much longer service life. You get back a cylinder that has been rebuilt to outlast and outperform OEM replacements.

OR

2. (Fastest) Core Exchange Option where Top Hydraulics ships the part from our inventory first ($180 plus a $120 deposit).

  • Option 2 means that you get a rebuilt & upgraded cylinder from Top Hydraulics' inventory first, then you ship back your original part for credit of your $120 core refund. You get a cylinder that has been rebuilt to outlast and outperform OEM replacements.

P/N: 53 63 122

$100 deposit will be retained if your core has a damaged or rusty shaft.

Price
$150.00
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 There are two options for placing your order:

1. (Most affordable) You send in your leaking cylinder, and Top Hydraulics rebuilds it.

  • Top Hydraulics replaces & upgrades the seals in your cylinder with our superior proprietary material. Top Hydraulics' u-cup seals have a far more reliable seal and much longer service life. You get back a cylinder that has been rebuilt to outlast and outperform OEM replacements.

OR

2. (Fastest) Core Exchange Option where Top Hydraulics ships the part from our inventory first ($180 plus a $120 deposit).

  • Option 2 means that you get a rebuilt & upgraded cylinder from Top Hydraulics' inventory first, then you ship back your original part for credit of your $120 core refund. You get a cylinder that has been rebuilt to outlast and outperform OEM replacements.

P/N: 53 63 130

$100 deposit will be retained if your core has a damaged or rusty shaft.

Price
$150.00
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There are two options for placing your order:

1. (Most affordable) You send in your leaking cylinder, and Top Hydraulics rebuilds it.

  • Top Hydraulics replaces & upgrades ALL seals in your cylinder with our superior proprietary material including rod seals, gland seals, port seals, plug seals and piston seals. Top Hydraulics' u-cup seals have a far more reliable seal and much longer service life.

OR

2. (Fastest) Core Exchange Option where Top Hydraulics ships parts from our inventory first ($230 plus a $150 deposit).

  • Option 2 means that you get a rebuilt & upgraded cylinder from Top Hydraulics' inventory first, then you ship back your original part for credit of your $150 core refund. You get a cylinder that has been rebuilt to outlast and outperform OEM replacements. 

P/N 12833515. All internal seals get upgraded, guaranteed much better than a brand new part.

Price
$200.00
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There are two options for placing your order:

1. (Most affordable) You send in your leaking cylinder, and Top Hydraulics rebuilds it.

  • Top Hydraulics replaces & upgrades ALL seals in your cylinder with our superior proprietary material including rod seals, gland seals, port seals, plug seals and piston seals. Top Hydraulics also manufactures and installs our own precision CNC machined front caps in these cylinders, so that the tiny OEM rod seals can be replaced with Top Hydraulics' u-cup seals for a far more reliable seal and much longer service life.

OR

2. (Fastest) Core Exchange Option where Top Hydraulics ships the part from our inventory first ($230 plus a $150 deposit).

  • Option 2 means that you get a rebuilt & upgraded cylinder from Top Hydraulics' inventory first, then you ship back your original part for credit of your $150 core refund. You get a cylinder that has been rebuilt to outlast and outperform OEM replacements.

P/N: 128334954

Price
$200.00
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There are two options for placing your order:

1. (Most affordable) You send in your leaking cylinder, and Top Hydraulics rebuilds it.

  • Top Hydraulics replaces & upgrades ALL seals in your cylinder with our superior proprietary material including rod seals, gland seals, port seals, plug seals and piston seals. Top Hydraulics also manufactures and installs our own precision CNC machined front caps in these cylinders, so that the tiny OEM rod seals can be replaced with Top Hydraulics' u-cup seals for a far more reliable seal and much longer service life.

OR

2. (Fastest) Core Exchange Option where Top Hydraulics ships the part from our inventory first ($230 plus a $150 deposit).

  • Option 2 means that you get a rebuilt & upgraded cylinder from Top Hydraulics' inventory first, then you ship back your original part for credit of your $150 core refund. You get a cylinder that has been rebuilt to outlast and outperform OEM replacements.

P/N: 12833495

Price
$200.00
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There are two options for placing your order:

1. (Most affordable) You send in your leaking cylinder, and Top Hydraulics rebuilds it.

  • Top Hydraulics replaces & upgrades ALL seals in your cylinder with our superior proprietary material including rod seals, gland seals, port seals, plug seals and piston seals. Top Hydraulics also manufactures and installs our own precision CNC machined front caps in these cylinders, so that the tiny OEM rod seals can be replaced with Top Hydraulics' u-cup seals for a far more reliable seal and much longer service life.

OR

2. (Fastest) Core Exchange Option where Top Hydraulics ships the part from our inventory first ($230 plus a $200 deposit).

  • Option 2 means that you get a rebuilt & upgraded cylinder from Top Hydraulics' inventory first, then you ship back your original part for credit of your $200 core refund. You get a cylinder that has been rebuilt to outlast and outperform OEM replacements.

P/N: 12833508

Price
$200.00
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There are two options for placing your order:

1. (Most affordable) You send in your leaking cylinder, and Top Hydraulics rebuilds it.

  • Top Hydraulics replaces & upgrades ALL seals in your cylinder with our superior proprietary material including rod seals, gland seals, port seals, plug seals and piston seals. Top Hydraulics also manufactures and installs our own precision CNC machined front caps in these cylinders, so that the tiny OEM rod seals can be replaced with Top Hydraulics' u-cup seals for a far more reliable seal and much longer service life.

OR

2. (Fastest) Core Exchange Option where Top Hydraulics ships the part from our inventory first ($230 plus a $200 deposit).

  • Option 2 means that you get a rebuilt & upgraded cylinder from Top Hydraulics' inventory first, then you ship back your original part for credit of your $200 core refund. You get a cylinder that has been rebuilt to outlast and outperform OEM replacements.

P/N 12833509

Price
$200.00
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There are two options for placing your order:

1. (Most affordable) You send in your leaking cylinder, and Top Hydraulics rebuilds it.

  • Top Hydraulics replaces & upgrades ALL seals in your cylinder with our superior proprietary material including rod seals, gland seals, port seals, plug seals and piston seals. Top Hydraulics also manufactures and installs our own precision CNC machined front caps in these cylinders, so that the tiny OEM rod seals can be replaced with Top Hydraulics' u-cup seals for a far more reliable seal and much longer service life.

OR

2. (Fastest) Core Exchange Option where Top Hydraulics ships the part from our inventory first ($230 plus a $150 deposit).

  • Option 2 means that you get a rebuilt & upgraded cylinder from Top Hydraulics' inventory first, then you ship back your original part for credit of your $150 core refund. You get a cylinder that has been rebuilt to outlast and outperform OEM replacements.

P/N 12833501

Price
$200.00
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There are two options for placing your order:

1. (Most affordable) You send in your leaking cylinder, and Top Hydraulics rebuilds it.

  • Top Hydraulics replaces & upgrades ALL seals in your cylinder with our superior proprietary material including rod seals, gland seals, port seals, plug seals and piston seals. Top Hydraulics also manufactures and installs our own precision CNC machined front caps in these cylinders, so that the tiny OEM rod seals can be replaced with Top Hydraulics' u-cup seals for a far more reliable seal and much longer service life.

OR

2. (Fastest) Core Exchange Option where Top Hydraulics ships the part from our inventory first ($230 plus a $150 deposit).

  • Option 2 means that you get a rebuilt & upgraded cylinder from Top Hydraulics' inventory first, then you ship back your original part for credit of your $150 core refund. You get a cylinder that has been rebuilt to outlast and outperform OEM replacements.

P/N: 12833502

Price
$200.00
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  These cylinders are the easiest to remove and usually the first to fail.

Price listed is for Standard Rebuild Service- You send in your cylinder(s) to be rebuilt.

Requires 7 Cylinders for complete upgrade of convertible soft top lifting system.

Price
$500.00
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 Full set of upgraded hydraulic lines, manufactured in the USA by Top Hydraulics out of superior hose material, with plated fittings. Burst pressure rating over 23,200 psi. Note the DIY installation instructions in our DIY section.

 

Price
$899.99
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 New hydraulic line "A", aka hydraulic hose A, manufactured in the USA by Top Hydraulics out of superior hose material, with zinc plated fittings.


Saab part number 4856597

Price
$119.99
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New hydraulic line "G", aka hydraulic hose G, manufactured in the USA by Top Hydraulics out of superior hose material, with zinc plated fittings.

This hydraulic line connects the Right Fifth Bow Cylinder Top to the hydraulic pump.


Saab part number 4856589

Price
$119.99
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New hydraulic line "N", aka hydraulic hose N, manufactured in the USA by Top Hydraulics out of superior hose material, with zinc plated fittings.

This hydraulic line connects the Left Main Drive Cylinder Top to the hydraulic pump


Saab part number 4856530

Price
$119.99
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New hydraulic line "O", aka hydraulic hose O, manufactured in the USA by Top Hydraulics out of superior hose material, with zinc plated fittings.

This hydraulic line connects the Left Main Drive Cylinder Bottom to the hydraulic pump.


Saab part number 4856514

Price
$119.99
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New hydraulic line "P", aka hydraulic hose P, manufactured in the USA by Top Hydraulics out of superior hose material, with zinc plated fittings.

This hydraulic line connects the Left Fifth Bow Cylinder Top to the hydraulic pump


Saab part number 4856571

Price
$119.99
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New hydraulic line "R", aka hydraulic hose R, manufactured in the USA by Top Hydraulics out of superior hose material, with zinc plated fittings.

This hydraulic line connects the Left Fifth Bow Cylinder Bottom to the hydraulic pump


Saab part number 4856555

Price
$119.99
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New hydraulic line "U", aka hydraulic hose U, manufactured in the USA by Top Hydraulics out of superior hose material, with zinc plated fittings.

This hydraulic line connects the Right Main Lift Cylinder Top to the hydraulic pump


Saab part number 4856548

Price
$119.99
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New hydraulic line "W", aka hydraulic hose W, manufactured in the USA by Top Hydraulics out of superior hose material, with zinc plated fittings.

This hydraulic line connects the Right Main Drive Cylinder Bottom to the hydraulic pump


Saab part number 4856522

Price
$119.99
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New hydraulic line "X", aka hydraulic hose X, manufactured in the USA by Top Hydraulics out of superior hose material, with zinc plated fittings.

This hydraulic line connects the Tonneau Cover Cylinder Top to the hydraulic pump


Saab part number 4856605

Price
$119.99
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New hydraulic line "Y", aka hydraulic hose Y, manufactured in the USA by Top Hydraulics out of superior hose material, with zinc plated fittings.

This hydraulic line connects the bottom of the Right 5th Bow Cylinder to the hydraulic pump


Saab part number 4856563

Price
$119.99
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There are two options for placing your order:

1. (Most affordable) You send in your malfunctioning Hydraulic Pump, and Top Hydraulics rebuilds it.

  • The rebuild includes electric motor replacement or rewinding if necessary, service of hydraulic valves, and upgrade of internal seals in the pump to eliminate current or future pressure loss or internal bypass. Three years warranty.

OR

2. (Fastest) Expedited Core Exchange Option where Top Hydraulics ships parts from our inventory first

(includes a $250 Refundable Core Charge).

  • Option 2 means that you get a rebuilt & upgraded pump from Top Hydraulics' inventory first, then you ship back your original part for credit of your $250 core refund. Top Hydraulics ships the pump filled with fluid for plug-and-play installation. You get a pump that has been rebuilt to outlast and outperform OEM replacements.

P/N: 12833522

Price
$400.00
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New pair of Hydraulic Hoses for model year '03-'11 Saab 9-3 convertible. Far exceeds OEM specifications - rated burst pressure of 23,200 PSI. These are hoses #65 and #66 with seals for the line fittings, snap rings, and labels for installation. Original Saab p/n 12833516.

Price
$349.99
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New single Hydraulic Hose #11 for model year '03-'11 Saab 9-3 convertible. Far exceeds OEM specifications - rated burst pressure of 23,200 PSI. Includes seals for the line fittings, snap rings, and labels for installation.

Price
$149.99
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New single Hydraulic Hose #12 for model year '03-'11 Saab 9-3 convertible. Far exceeds OEM specifications - rated burst pressure of 23,200 PSI. Includes seals for the line fittings, snap rings, and labels for installation.

Price
$149.99
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New single Hydraulic Hose #13 for model year '03-'11 Saab 9-3 convertible. Far exceeds OEM specifications - rated burst pressure of 23,200 PSI. Includes seals for the line fittings, snap rings, and labels for installation.

Price
$149.99
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New single Hydraulic Hose #14 for model year '03-'11 Saab 9-3 convertible. Far exceeds OEM specifications - rated burst pressure of 23,200 PSI. Includes seals for the line fittings, snap rings, and labels for installation.

Price
$149.99
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New single Hydraulic Hose #31 for model year '03-'11 Saab 9-3 convertible. Far exceeds OEM specifications - rated burst pressure of 23,200 PSI. Includes seals for the line fittings, snap rings, and labels for installation.

Price
$149.99
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New single Hydraulic Hose #32 for model year '03-'11 Saab 9-3 convertible. Far exceeds OEM specifications - rated burst pressure of 23,200 PSI. Includes seals for the line fittings, snap rings, and labels for installation.

Price
$149.99
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New single Hydraulic Hose #33 for model year '03-'11 Saab 9-3 convertible. Far exceeds OEM specifications - rated burst pressure of 23,200 PSI. Includes seals for the line fittings, snap rings, and labels for installation.

Price
$149.99
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New single Hydraulic Hose #34 for model year '03-'11 Saab 9-3 convertible. Far exceeds OEM specifications - rated burst pressure of 23,200 PSI. Includes seals for the line fittings, snap rings, and labels for installation.

Price
$149.99
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New single Hydraulic Hose #65 for model year '03-'11 Saab 9-3 convertible. Far exceeds OEM specifications - rated burst pressure of 23,200 PSI. Includes seals for the line fittings, snap rings, and labels for installation.

Price
$199.99
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New single Hydraulic Hose #66 for model year '03-'11 Saab 9-3 convertible. Far exceeds OEM specifications - rated burst pressure of 23,200 PSI. Includes seals for the line fittings, snap rings, and labels for installation.

Price
$199.99
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New single Hydraulic Hose #21 for model year '03-'11 Saab 9-3 convertible. Far exceeds OEM specifications - rated burst pressure of 23,200 PSI. Includes seals for the line fittings, snap rings, and labels for installation.

Price
$149.99
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New single Hydraulic Hose #22 for model year '03-'11 Saab 9-3 convertible. Far exceeds OEM specifications - rated burst pressure of 23,200 PSI. Includes seals for the line fittings, snap rings, and labels for installation.

 

Price
$149.99
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