Why is my power steering very stiff?

Thanks Tom. my guess is the rack, but will take your advice and have it checked ASAP.

Might want to look at these owners forums too; there are threads about the P/S there: http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=206016 and http://www.saablink.net/forum/car-problems-new-9-3-only/40896.htm

Hi< thanks for the answers. My mechanic had a look and found that it was the power seering pump that needed fixing. So is it worth it to recondition it or get a new one?

Remanufactured with one year warranty $115...could not find price for new, may be dealer only, and that would cost you your first ~born child.

Did the replacement fix your issue? I'm having the same problem.

My steering is really stiff until car warms up and then is fine all day . But same problem exists every day . Is it the PS pump ?

9-3 Aero model 2007