2024 – Celebrating 15 years of remapping our beloved Saabs.
Latest News:
B207 / Z20NET ECU heatshield spacer kits – £50 +p&p – Made in the U.K.
Safeguard your 9-3 ECU from heat damage.
Details and Fitting instructions here
NoobTune will be closed for in-person visits from October 14th until the start of November. Posting should still be o.k. but please email SaabNoobTune@gmail.com for the latest availability and best postal address.
Popular Upgrades
Saab 9-5 AERO (B235R)
250bhp & 350nm
Stage 1 – Software only upgrade to
275bhp & 420nm
Saab 9-3 1.8t/2.0t (B207E/L)
150hp/230nm 175hp/260nm
Stage 1 – Software upgrade only to
220bhp & 360nm
All T5, T7 & T8 (petrol) Remaps are available.
Prices start from just £90 in person or £100 if done by post (you send me the ECU)
Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3. Custom stage Mapping to 600hp is available upon request.
(Current highest 9-5 petrol map sits at 565hp and 661nm!!!!)
Please go to the Remapping page for details of which vehicles
are supported and what can be achieved
Andrew Rank
11:58 24 Sep 24
I have just had my Aero convertible have a stage 1 map by Karl and also fitted one of his heat shields. Car running... great and certainly feel the difference in performance. Karl is incredibly knowledgeable and provides an amazing service and would recommend him to any Saab owner.read more
Mark Veale
14:03 01 May 24
Like all the rest, great, kwik all round service from Karl, all questions and issues dealt with by return. Even helped... me with explanation of upgrade with insurance company. Success!
Car: 9-3 2.0t SE (now thinks he's an Viggen!)read more
Car: 9-3 2.0t SE (now thinks he's an Viggen!)read more
Mark Bran
00:25 12 Jan 24
Ive used his services twice and if you need any ecu work he's the go to man for knowledge, price , turnaround , and... quality workmanship, and ive never had a problem. I cant recommend karl enough .... thank you karl
car: 2005 saab 93 aeroread more
car: 2005 saab 93 aeroread more
Richard Keech
17:20 26 Oct 23
just received and re-fitted my ecu, the process was incredibly quick and easy, the communication from Karl was quick... and very informative. car runs incredibly well with notiable difference. 100% would recommend to anyone.read more
Jonny Connor
12:43 21 Oct 23
Great communication Great service Great price well worth the money didn't expect the car to be as fast as it is thank... for everythingread more
Piotr Lejwoda
22:38 28 Jul 23
I don't even know where to start, amazing communication, great service, fast, well priced , job done perfectly! I was... defo one of those customers who ask silly questions but he answered all of them without hesitation! Car is whole new level after his tweaks. 11/10 !read more
Helmut VonDogbiscuit
16:39 15 Jul 23
sent my ecu off to Karl for a stage 3 + after an engine swap, and what can I say except BLOODY HELL THAT THINGS FAST... NOW!!!
Great bloke, very quick turnaround at a fantastic price! No wonder Karl's the number 1 guy for saab maps!!read more
Great bloke, very quick turnaround at a fantastic price! No wonder Karl's the number 1 guy for saab maps!!read more
Saab Techtoo
19:18 06 Oct 22
Just got my ECU back from Karl. Awesome. My B207R Aero had a stage one map and it’s made a world of difference....
Fast turnaround too! Worth every penny.read more
Fast turnaround too! Worth every penny.read more
Mario Moscataro
18:10 11 Sep 22
Another satisfied customer. Sent in the post on Monday, received back on Thursday, excellent communication from Karl... throughout. Huge difference in performance. Highly recommended.read more
Laurynas Marcius
19:37 15 Jul 22
Anyone who owns a Saab needs to contact this man.. Done my 9-3 Aero stage 1 and deleted my o2 and sai for a very... reasonable price.. nearly had to go change my trousers.. he is a total legend and very i mean very knowledgeable man when it comes to Saab. 🙏😁read more
Iain Lindsay
18:36 19 May 22
Had my 93 1.8t remapped to Stage 1. sent the ECU on Monday and by Thursday evening I was running out of road! What a... difference and the autobox seems to thrive on it. Highly recommended.read more
Kevin Darnell
18:40 09 Mar 22
Well what can I say.... but WOW !!! .....My Saab 1.8t is transformed into the car it should of been
... Thankyou Karl 👍read more
... Thankyou Karl 👍read more
Aaron Kendrick
00:34 19 Feb 22
Had my 9-3 2.0t mapped here to stage 1, cant recommend Karl enough. Sorted my check engine light from not having a... second lambda sensor too (due to 3" decat downpipe)read more
Carl Stan
16:32 12 Feb 22
Karl is the real deal. Knowledgable, enthusiastic and extremely helpful. I cant recommend him enough. My 2.0T 9-3 Aero... was remapped by him approximately 6 months ago and has been performing majestically ever since! - More usable power, torque and economy. Hard to believe you can get a genuine additional 40bhp power boost without any snags or expensive modifications to the car - but that's what you get - the best £90 I've ever spent on a vehicle and I've spent quite a bit on car upgrades in the past! - So if you are at all worried about "messing about with your car" dont be, as you can trust Karl. Call him, tell him what you require and book an appointment for a remap. He knows his stuff and you wont regret it!read more
James Baker
17:31 09 Feb 22
Karl has been excellent. Not only has the map he provided been superb, his prices are extremely reasonable & his... advice/insight into all things Saab tuning has proven invaluable to my B235R build.read more
John Adair
13:43 05 Nov 21
Just received my stage 1 tuned ECU back from Noobtune. Sent it off on Tuesday and got it back Friday morning. Easy to... remove and fit as per Karl’s instructions. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! The car is a Saab 1.8T ‘56 plate and it’s been revitalised. The car pulls at lower revs and 3rd gear is a joy as it accelerates far quicker. On the motorway 5th has so much more power. The torque increase is hugely noticeable throughout the gears. If you’ve not Noobtuned your Saab with Karl you’re missing out!read more
Boysie Taylor
14:01 24 Jul 21
Just got back from getting car tuned and wow what a major difference thank you very much mate I’m very happy
Ed Mullis
18:20 15 Jul 21
Karl is an incredibly knowledgable guy! Cannot recommend him highly enough! All questions answered quickly and... efficiently! If only everyone was this good and helpful. Thank youread more
Eoin Donoghue
12:25 12 Jul 21
I got a stage 2 map from Karl for my 9-5 2.0T running 250hp, feels very fast and is not much worse on fuel than when I... got the car first (2.0t stage 1)
Karl is absolutely great to deal with, fast service and very fairly priced.
also having the open Sid makes life easy trying to sort little non-map related teething issues!
now, the question is, do I need a downpipe and a stage 3 map? 😅read more
Karl is absolutely great to deal with, fast service and very fairly priced.
also having the open Sid makes life easy trying to sort little non-map related teething issues!
now, the question is, do I need a downpipe and a stage 3 map? 😅read more
Joseph Breen
20:53 08 Jul 21
had my 2005 saab 9-5 vector sport 2.0t tuned. stage 1 tune makes a huge difference. I would highly recommend and... will return in the future. thanks again Karl.
regards Josephread more
regards Josephread more
Martyn Brown
16:41 04 Jun 21
Been today to have my 9-3 1.8t remapped to stage one. 2hr drive but well worth it, Wow, literally wow! What a... difference, can't thank or recommend Karl enough, what this guy doesn't know about saabs, isn't worth knowing. Very friendly, knowledgeable and can't do enough for you at a ridiculous price too! Would highly rate and you won't be disappointed, going to take a while to get the grin off my face. Thanks again Karl, Martyn, Accrington. 👍😁read more
Antony Crist
21:15 29 May 21
Great map very fast been on Karl’s map for 2 years very safe don’t think to go anywhere else when Karl can do it for you
Phil Taylor
21:14 13 Jan 21
Great results! But more so is the response during his off time over Christmas. Great knowledge and turnaround superb....
This is the 3rd time using Karl and won’t hesitate to recommend.
My stage 3 plus is a different car altogether.
Thank you.read more
This is the 3rd time using Karl and won’t hesitate to recommend.
My stage 3 plus is a different car altogether.
Thank you.read more
Darek Fandrych
16:57 24 Oct 20
Extreme amount of knowledge that Karl has is just incredible. Very helpfull and lovely to chat with. He has done stg3... remap on my 9-5 Aero today. Cannot recommend him enough. Superb experience meeting him in person.read more
Dominik Hayman
20:44 13 Sep 20
Karl is on point! Now so is my 2008 9-3
Can’t recommend enough! Quick turnaround and very helpful.
Can’t recommend enough! Quick turnaround and very helpful.
Craig Whitehouse
09:59 22 Aug 20
karl did a stage one remap on my 2008 9-3, 2.0t auto this morning .
From standstill the car is a completely... different beast !! No more waiting for the gearbox to gather momentum & for the first time in this car I experienced torque steer 😂
Mid range is now far more eager & can gain much more pace for much less throttle input.
For what Karl charges for this service I fail to see how you can go wrong.
Great service from a guy who knows what he's doing.
Highly recommendedread more
From standstill the car is a completely... different beast !! No more waiting for the gearbox to gather momentum & for the first time in this car I experienced torque steer 😂
Mid range is now far more eager & can gain much more pace for much less throttle input.
For what Karl charges for this service I fail to see how you can go wrong.
Great service from a guy who knows what he's doing.
Highly recommendedread more
Jamie Smith
16:18 30 Jul 20
Sent my ecu for a remap and I love the results!!
Thanks Karl I’m very happy with what you have done
Thanks Karl I’m very happy with what you have done
Crow Davis
11:14 25 Jul 20
Its a 10 from me 👍 highly recommend. A cracking map from a cracking chap. VIVA LA NOOBTUNE 😀
Joshua Rory Bailey
21:09 15 Jul 20
Sent my ECU to Karl via Post - Item was back 3 days later and the car is transformed. If you have a T7 or T8 powered... engine this truly transforms the carread more
Lee Cormack
12:06 04 Jul 20
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb service, wonderfully knowledgeable. would highly recommend Karl.
Graham Mundy
12:45 20 Jun 20
I've now got the pleasure of grinning to the fabulous performance gain as a result of Karl injecting his Noobtune magic... into the ECU. What a difference in terms of throttle response, smoothness and a power gain of nearly 50%..... A big bang for not a lot of bucks! Thanks very much Karl 😀read more
Callum Stronach
15:14 20 May 20
Great remap, fast turnround sent on Monday back on Wednesday and a great price too.
Bobby Stanley
09:18 14 May 20
I had my 9-3 (2.0t) remapped by Karl last summer. I posted my ECU out and it was back with me a couple of days later...... top service! The remap completely transformed the car. Hoping to get my 9-5 Aero done very soon! 💯read more
Daniel Shirley
16:55 29 Apr 20
very good service quick responses and clear advise, can't wait to see what the car can do when we're aloud back out... 🙂read more
Derek Williams
11:52 14 Apr 20
First of all great communications
Explained all I needed to know
Quick return of updated ecu
As to... performance WOW
I never knew the old girl had it in her
Just waiting for clearance to really let her go
All round very happy with outcomeread more
Explained all I needed to know
Quick return of updated ecu
As to... performance WOW
I never knew the old girl had it in her
Just waiting for clearance to really let her go
All round very happy with outcomeread more
Stephen Round
10:30 15 Mar 20
karl is very knowledgable. efficient with his service, gives you very good advice.
also makes sure there is no... problems with the installed map. I had a stage one on my sabb 93 aero yesterday. it has transformed my car. I'm blown away by the results, smiles all the way. 😁😁😁
I will be going back again soon, his service is second too none. and also a great price too. thanks karl. kind regards steve.read more
also makes sure there is no... problems with the installed map. I had a stage one on my sabb 93 aero yesterday. it has transformed my car. I'm blown away by the results, smiles all the way. 😁😁😁
I will be going back again soon, his service is second too none. and also a great price too. thanks karl. kind regards steve.read more
Dean Wilson
16:51 31 Dec 19
amazing service carl really knows his Saabs the car is totally transformed after his stage 1 also had a second key... coded very happy customerread more
Curt Holmes
04:16 27 Dec 19
Karl does amazing tunes, he done 3 for me and will be looking for a 4th shortly .
Highly recommend.
Highly recommend.
CB Sixty-Six
22:06 06 Nov 19
Just returned from Karls with my 93 Aero. Very friendly and knowledgable guy, but more important my Saab (now stage 1)... is pulling like a train. very pleased You really can tell the difference ! Highly recommended.read more
Mark Ross
14:17 31 Oct 19
Just had my 95 aero stage 3 tuned by noobtune and I can not recommend Karl enough , sent my Ecu by post on Monday and... it was back Wednesday , now it’s back in omg it’s awesome what a total difference 👍👍👍read more
Mishi Biro
18:57 09 Sep 19
Great service. Amazing improvement for the price. High technical knowledge there and great advices from Karl. Highly... recommended!read more
Anthony Money
16:13 07 Sep 19
Just back from a visit with Karl, I have a 2009 Aero Vert, 40 extra horses transform the car😊
Lovely chap... with immense Knowledge, the slippery slope has begun..
Sports Cat and 3” down pipe 🤔🤔read more
Lovely chap... with immense Knowledge, the slippery slope has begun..
Sports Cat and 3” down pipe 🤔🤔read more
Riccardo C. Ferdenzi
16:57 30 Aug 19
Karl you’re the man!!!
Awesome , professional work and kindness!!!
Top-quality brand for Saabs.
RCF ~... Turin, ITread more
Awesome , professional work and kindness!!!
Top-quality brand for Saabs.
RCF ~... Turin, ITread more
Dean William Gordon
02:33 29 Aug 19
Great service. Great guy. Extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Turned my car into a monster!!!
Daniel Whitcher
07:13 22 Aug 19
351 miles round trip was worth the drive he know his stuff as my ecu was no good would not read out he sorted me out... with a new ecu and remapped that the car is now fantastic thank youread more
Rob John
11:47 29 Jul 19
Took my 93 convertible to SAABFEST for a stage 1 re map. By the time I’d finished the picnic I was driving away in a... completely different car. Great service and sound advice.read more
Mark Tansey
10:50 20 Jul 19
Stage1 remap by Karl this morning.
Friendly, knowledgeable chap.
Great improvement on the 9-3 Aero cab....
Cheers Karl👍🏻read more
Friendly, knowledgeable chap.
Great improvement on the 9-3 Aero cab....
Cheers Karl👍🏻read more
Colin Beatson
11:58 07 Jul 19
Remaps on any petrol powered Saab. Astonishing results every time, 5*****
Kevin Whittaker
18:30 19 Jun 19
Just had my 9-3 Aero convertible remapped by Karl at noobtune. Fantastic service and super fast turnaround. The car... drives just like an Aero should, very happy and highly recommended. Thanksread more
Macca Milner
10:39 16 Apr 19
Sent Karl my Ecu and was returned 2 days later with stage 1. Really good service and the car running like a dream.... Thanks Karl:)read more
