2001 9/3 saab hard to start turns over cranks for

crank shaft or
ckp crank shaft sensor. CKP
broke the connector?

Hi, have you checked or replaced the oxygen sensors?

still could have a fault in crank sensor wiring ,,, you need to plug in diagnostic tool when it wont start and see if you have a engine revs reading ,,, also check if fuel is getting to the engine ,,,, that car also has immobiliser so try spare key to see if problem goes away ,,,,,, wont get codes on that age group unless problem happens when driveing

It could be the crank position sensor or a faulty fuel pump

Here's a how-to video -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKedsZhi0LY

Sounds like a problem with TWICE unit, not a fuel pump. Find someone with Tech2 and read DTC codes from Engine/Trionic7 and TWICE.

If no lights (including headlights) come on at all and the car won't turn over you need to make sure the battery cable connections are clean and tight. If you meant you don't get any warning lights on the dash then I would guess your mechanics are wrong (it probably isn't having the staring problem when they are looking at it) about not getting spark. Replace the crank position sensor as it can cause that no hot start problem and it will get worse to where the car stalls when hot and won't restart. A new crank position sensor should solve your problem. Get a few quotes before replacing it because some garages overcharge for working on SAAB's.

The window motor is working too hard go to Napa and ask for the silicon lube made for windows and lube up the window rims and guides this should allow the motor to work less hard.

Is your SAAB automatic? If so, it is most likely the Neutral Safety Switch. I have had the same problem, it is very common in automatic Saab 9-3 models made in 1999-2002.

is it diesel?? whats outside temperature ?? if well below sounds like diesel has waxed up