Brake pads were on low wear that both the pads and the rotors needed to be replaced

Anytime you replace pads, you should replace rotors. You dont want new pads on old rotors, you will eat up pads. And as far as rotors go, they wear down also. They also get hot cold hot cold hot cold many many times a day. This causes them to warp. Eventually u will feel your brake pedal pulsate. At this point, it can ruin your calipers. Dont skimp on money when it comes to brakes.

Hi,

Replacing front brakes isn't too hard to do. You can expect to get approximately 25,000 miles from a set of pads, but that is based on the driver.

First, here is a link that shows how to replace brakes and rotors in general. You can use this as a guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd
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Here are the directions specific to your vehicle. The attached pics correlate with the directions.

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2005 Saab 9-3 Arc/Aero (9440) L4-2.0L Turbo (2.0 T)
Brake Pads, Front, Level 1 and 2
Vehicle Brakes and Traction Control Disc Brake System Brake Pad Service and Repair Procedures Brake Pads, Front, Level 1 and 2
BRAKE PADS, FRONT, LEVEL 1 AND 2
Brake pads, front, level 1 and 2
To remove
1. Raise the car.
2. Remove the wheel.

pic 1

3. Remove the retaining spring from the brake caliper.

pic 2

4. Press in the piston by prising with a screwdriver against the brake pad.
5. Remove the protective covers and guide pins.
Lift off the hydraulic body.

Note: Be careful when handling the brake hose.

6. Remove the inner brake pad from the caliper and the outer brake pad from the bracket.
Clean the inside of the brake caliper and check the dust covers.

To fit

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1. Lubricate the shoe sliding surfaces with 89 96 993 Special paste.

pic 3

2. Place the outer brake pad into the carrier.
Fit the inner brake pad into the hydraulic body.

Note: The inner brake pad must be fitted so that the arrow points in the direction of rotation of the brake disc for forward travel.

pic 4

3. Place the hydraulic body into the carrier.
Fit the guide pins.
Tightening torque 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.)
4. Fit the protective covers.

pic 5

5. Fit the retaining spring to the brake caliper. Lay the outer contact surfaces against the bracket and push the centre of the clip.
6. Fit the wheel.
Tightening torque 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.)
7. Lower the car.
8. Depress the brake pedal repeatedly in order to press out the brake pistons.
9. Check the brake fluid level and top up as necessary.
10. Check the operation of the foot brake.

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Brake Rotor

2005 Saab 9-3 Arc/Aero (9440) L4-2.0L Turbo (2.0 T)
Front Brake Disc
Vehicle Brakes and Traction Control Disc Brake System Brake Rotor/Disc Service and Repair Procedures Front Brake Disc
FRONT BRAKE DISC
Front Brake Disc

Note: Both brake discs should be changed at the same time to ensure good braking efficiency.

To Remove
1. Raise the car and remove the wheel.
2. Press in the piston.

pic 6

- Level 1 and 2: Press in the brake pad by prising with a screwdriver.

pic 7

- Level 3: Prise between the brake disc and the brake caliper using a screwdriver.
3. Remove the two brake caliper retaining bolts.

Note: Make sure the cable to the wheel sensor is not damaged.

pic 8

4. Suspend the brake caliper from the spring strut.
5. Remove the brake disc locking screw.
6. Lift off the brake disc.

To Fit
1. Clean the new brake disc.
2. Clean all the contact surfaces between the hub and the brake disc.

pic 9

3. Place the brake disc on the hub and screw in the brake disc locking screw.
Tightening torque 7 Nm (5 ft. lbs.)

pic 10

4. Fit the brake caliper. Secure the bolts with 74 96 268 Thread locking adhesive.
Tightening torque: 210 Nm +30° (155 ft. lbs. +30°)
5. Fit the wheel.
Tightening torque 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.) Aluminum wheels only.
6. Lower the car and press the brake pedal to press out the brake pads.
7. Test drive the car and check the operation of the brakes.

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I hope this helps. Let me know if you have other questions.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe

Yes that is true, saab 93ss rear pads do not have sensor, but note pads with spring goes on the inside, so check install, & frt pads with sensor, sensor most point down to the ground, so again check install.

U will need a #7 allen key type socket & the special tool to reset caliper pistons, if u dont have that then u can use a needle nose pliers if u r strong enough to turn pistons in clockwise, good luck.