If you fit an aftermarket recirc valve, like Forge 007P, you can bypass the N249 as this backs up the stock valve. It give the Forge valve a slight woosh when you lift off. Don't do it if you have the OEM one tho as it is known to fail!
SAI is used on cold starts to inject air behind the exhaust manifold which mixes with the fuel-rich exhaust (timing is advanced for 100 seconds on start-up) to get the cat up to temperature quicker and so reduce emissions. Removing it just makes the engine bay less cluttered.