Section 2 (Starting System): Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Saab 9-5, 1999 Saab 9-5, and 1999 Saab 9-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Starter is a brush-type, reduction gear electric motor with an overrunning clutch and permanent magnets in place of field coils. An attached solenoid engages the starter.