Hey everyone I'd like to apologise for the sound part way through the video. I was using a brand new wireless mic and it picked up some static that I didn't notice till I was editing. Working on getting a different mic or figuring out the issue with this one. There will be one more video that may have some static since I recorded two videos in one day with this one before knowing of the issue.

@bas98123

5 жыл бұрын

Saab Dr do you have an email I can contact you by? I have a Saab fleet and have a question about my 2011 NG 9-5

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

saabdrwi@gmail.com -- however I need to make sure to check it more often.

@bas98123

5 жыл бұрын

Saab Dr thanks just emailed ya

@forbiidenrozen628

5 жыл бұрын

Saab Dr I

@NickKokkinos

5 жыл бұрын

love your videos but do get a better camera

Beautiful car. SAAB was clearly the superior half of General Motors. I'd rather push my SAAB than drive a Chevy.

@vit.c.195

5 жыл бұрын

Best part of Govno Motors company in past time.

@Chillednfunked

5 жыл бұрын

That’s because the Swedes designed most of it.

@williamegler8771

4 жыл бұрын

@@Chillednfunked the Swedes had a lot of help from the Germans...

“You can turn the steering wheel, it goes where you turn it.” Thank you for clarifying this, that was my next question.

@klein2042

5 жыл бұрын

But it REALLY fucking goes where you turn it. It’s a great car to drive and not like anything else on the road

@parkpllc

4 жыл бұрын

it means it is responsive.

GM tried everything, but it simply failed to turn SAAB into crap, even during the most dire years of existence! The Elk revolted bravely to the bitter end!

@williamegler8771

4 жыл бұрын

SAAB's best selling and most reliable models were Opel based. GM is more than Chevy. Opel is a German company that just happens to be owned by a multi national corporation based in the United States. They produce European cars engineered to meet the expectations of European buyers. Opel has produced cars in the same categories as SAAB that have outsold them by a large margin.

@jaeP456

3 жыл бұрын

GM didn't put enough money into saab

All the 9-3s are probably the most beautiful cars I've ever seen, finally got my driver's license about a month ago and bought a 2006 9-3 as my first car and I absolutely love it! Drove a lot of cars when practicing(VW, Nissan, Volvo, Hyundai, Scoda, Toyota) and most way newer, but nothing compares to the 9-3 or Saabs in general.

@stephenday1520

Жыл бұрын

How is your car going after a year

@ThePsychoticWombat

Жыл бұрын

@@stephenday1520 great actually, had some trouble with noise from the front right brake, other than that it's excellent. Brilliant car with lot's of personality :D The only thing I don't like is the highly proprietary radio system...

Nice saab. I drive black 9-3 Sportcombi Hirsch Performance and I love the car. Almost 300Kkm on the clock :)

Dat Griffin bumper doe...

Agreed with your admission that the Money Pit item was cheap clickbait, especially since the term "money pit" is a favorite label of Scotty Kilmer when he describes virtually every car other than a Toyota or Honda. He always calls SAABs money pits and that's why I came here. Plus, at 227,000 mile ANY car could be a money pit and it wouldn't matter since the expected life of the car and its components has long since been exceeded.

I sold my Saab 93 to my brother to go on the taxis it had 84000 miles when I sold it to him, 5 years later had 662,000 miles on it had 4 clutches 3 turbos still running same disks had about 10 set of pads. was a good car that paid for itself many a time over. had fiat 8v diesel engine. maintain it well and run forever

I have a 2011 9-3 with 145K miles. Only had a couple issues so far and I've owned the car since it had 46K miles.

My 2006 Saab 93 1.9 diesel is at 184200 miles and gives me less headaches, repairs, cost to mot than my A4 Quattro. That's a mighty fine looking Saab for its miles. 👍

Great video!! Excited about getting my first ‘06 9-3 ARC today!

I’m so glad I found your Page.

Love this! Saabs are great imo. My former saab 9-3 2011 SC saved my life in a head on collision. Great, great cars. ( with 136701.66 miles. needed to use km to miles convertion. ) it ran like a champ. Your wife has a very. very nice car!

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

i have a 08 1.9 turbodiesel. 170,000km. still drives like a champ. Great video!

Love your video. I owned a 2006 Saab 9-3 with the Luxury package. I just got rid of it earlier this year when a tree fell on it (not the car's fault). It had 177,000 miles on it and it never needed much work. I had a new alternator at 70,000 miles under warranty, the front suspension springs replaced at 140,000, and the front seat bolster at 180,000 and replaced some rubber parts in the engine bay that wore out but that was it. I had worked on it myself along with my independent Saab mechanic when I needed more major work done as I don't have a lift. I sold the car with tree damage to my mechanic, who fixed it and sold it to a family who wanted a used, reliable car. Now it has 206,000 miles and is going strong with a new owner.

@RavishingBeyond

5 жыл бұрын

I want a car that handles falling trees exceptionally well. Glad I saw your post.

Saab looking good!

Great Video, Well Done, Cheers

That is a nice one. These cars are awesome!! Saw one for sale last summer in MI with 320k, still running great. Mine has 197k, low maint, tight and smooth car. One item popped up that affected cruise control. Return spring on the clutch pedal has a plastic part that breaks around 175k. Saggy pedal causes cruise to fail every time the pedal bounces. Easy fix. Cheap part. Both boost control vacuum valves resolved boost issues. Easy replacements.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

That same clutch clip broke on this one around 140k. Replaced that back then and no issues since.

Cleaning and greasing electrical contacts can make a huge difference re reliability of older cars. Keep wires loomed, clipped in place, and away from heat, oil and other fluids.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Agree 500%

2008 saab 9-3 was one of my favorite cars and reliable. I would take mine in the canyons here in utah at night and burrn some rubba on the hills and corners. the only thing that went bad in 2 years of it being treated like a rally vehicle was it needed a new ac compressor.

I've a 2000 9-3 hatchback 2,0i non-turbo with 333.000 km on the clock, not much trouble so far. A bit of rust, two control arms and one broken switch... love your red Saab! Hope, you still have it and would love to hear, how it performs now two years later.

I’m really glad your high mileage 2010 has been good. My absolute base model with no sunroof or heated seats (only option was titan gray paint lol) has 248k and just killed it’s ECU, and has started to throw more and more codes for more and more stuff. Also needed a new front subframe. Sad but I haven’t owned it since almost you like you have so it’s to be expected

Wow, passed 800 subscribers just before september and now you're at 1.8k! Good job. The noise your tires are making are the same as what our 9-3x is doing. Thought it might be the cupped tires, but never had it be so loud before. So at least now I feel a little better about it not being something mechanical, hopefully... Just got the vehicle, so I'm just trying to catch anything that is wrong. Which appears to be very little and it has 100k miles.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The only folks I can thank for getting to this level are you and all the other folks that view and subscribe to my videos -- and I really appreciate it. As for the noise this time it's a cupped tire from having a bad ball joint (check your ball joints if you have this noise). Last time it was making a similar noise I replaced the wheel bearings-- however you can normally figure out a wheel bearing noise because the noise will stop when turning the wheel left or right (depending on which bearing it is).

Love this. My husband purchased this same model as my Christmas gift. 124k on it so I’m doing some research on what we possibly may need to get done soon. I love this car already and I want another Saab for him. I think he likes driving my car more than he his hahaha . Great video!

Nice saab iv got a 1.9 ttdi vector sport with 112k miles on it. No issues with it I get it serviced every year so that's a good thing.

My SAAB is a 2008 9-5. Bought it 5 years ago with 61,450 on the clock. It's never left me stranded. I've put about, $2,750 into the car, mostly wear and preventative maintenance...tires, DIC, pads/rotors, struts/shocks, exhaust, valve body, fan speed resistor, heater bypass valve, 02 sensor. Oil changes every 3,000 miles...transmission fluid every 3 oil changes. The car has been an absolute pleasure. Now have 93,000 miles and believe that it is ready for another 150,000 miles.

My 2007 9-3 Aero convertible (2.0T - 6 speed manual) owes me a pair of windshield wipers, a windshield washer pump & a pair of strut top mounts.... in 3 years of ownership, now 130k on the clock. And it drives brilliantly. Comfort opening on mine drops all 4 windows & the top, mega cool feature!

Love it!! 2006 sportcombi 330K plus 5 speed.

@yungbananaclip2822

4 жыл бұрын

how has yours been? Currently eyeing exact same car on craigslist. Has the 2.8t and a 6 speed. I really wanna know the general reliability/cost of ownership. My current car has turned into a bit of a money pit so im very cautious of that happening again,

That was interesting. However the question I’m more interested in is, are Saab models more or less a money pit than any other car, at x miles. Cost per mile or km is as under-used a metric as power:weight ratios. I believe Saab are as good as or better than any luxury car of its generation.

@MrAkurvaeletbe

5 жыл бұрын

nope, they are very cheap and reliable. As long as you change oil once a year they will run. Parts are usually 25-50% cheaper than Audi/Mercedes/Bmw.

the B207R engine is very good. some of them had intake valve problems but it was only when warming up the engine

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Yup intake valve issues presented on cold starts. It was because the edge of the valve would wear down causing sharp edges. The engine would have low compression when cold and as the valve expanded it would seal causing the issue to not present itself. The valves would also crack which is why fixing that issue up front is the best thing to do.

What is difference in the headlights you bought vs the factory headlights? Where do you buy all these special “griffin” or “hirsch” upgrades?

It's nice to hear saab will last a long time if taken care of properly I bought a 2006 saab 9-3 aero it's been a great car I'm at 179,000 miles on it now the a.c. compressor just went out I had to replace ABS wheel speed sensor on right side had to replace inner tie rods oh and the turbo was replaced plans I have for my saab is better parking sensors I already have an exhaust waiting on my stage 1 tune koni yellows coming soon I'm still not sure if I lower this car will I have headlight issues but so far it's been an awesome car to drive the stereo system is actually pretty good it has the pioneer 13 speaker system

Is the onstar package different than just having the buttons for it? I have a 2011 93 aero and i have the onstar buttons but have no idea how to make it bluetooth. I watched a video of someone doing it with their dash settings but bluetooth isnt an option there for me.

Your wife's car looks great and 227k (or thereabouts) miles is getting up there. I've driven a few Saabs with over 200k miles on them, but none as high as 227k. They were loaner cars from my Saab service specialist and had usually been bought by them with a high mileage on them already. Some were really excellent for their age, but your wife's car sounds better than good. My current Saab is a Laser Red 2007 9-3 Aero manual. Our specs in Australia can be different from your American specs. Mine came standard with all the usual top-of-the-line stuff including the sun roof and a Bose "premium" stereo, Bluetooth, etc. In some markets they got a Nav/GPS system. I've had a chip upgrade to Hirsch stage 1, which is the same as the 2008 Turbo X, and I've had a do88 intercooler fitted. One of the benefits of the Hirsch upgrade was a sticker inside the fuel filler area that says "98 octane only". I've only done around 134k kms or 84k miles. I'm retired and I used to work from home. I've had my Saabs serviced by the same Saab specialists for over 30 years. I've always used Mobil1. The only problems so far have been a coil pack and an ac compressor.

Reassuring ! Mine is 05 with 91k on clock Fastidiously serviced👌

Enjoyed this video and happy I found your channel! I’m trying to decide between a last year or two Aero/Turbo X 9-3 manual or a last year 9-5 Aero. Looking forward to more of your videos.

I did a coil on our 2.0 today. 150k. Hauls butt

Hey Saab Dr. What was the grease that you mentioned for cleaning the plug underneath the battery for the boost fluctuation issue?

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

I used dielectric grease.

My 2007 9-3 2.0T, has 216,000 mi, and runs like a top! Original head gasket, clutch, wheel bearings,fuel pump, exhaust, water pump, and many other parts! I did change the strut towers, since broken springs were a problem. And, the rear shocks, and throttle body. I use Amsoil signature series 0w30 synthetic, and change it about twice a year, since I’ve been a dealer since 1980. I recently purchased a 2010 9-3 XWD, 6 speed automatic, since I couldn’t,t find a 6 speed standard. It has 95,000 mi, and I’m waiting for a pair of rear wheel bearings, so my 2007 has it beat on that front, LOL! Wheel bearings typically only last from about 85,000 to 100,000 mi on any car, or light truck, on average, so no big deal. The 2007 is an exception! I have rain sensing wipers on the 2010, and they really work! Also, navigation, Bluetooth, and onStar, Saab on!

My 9 3 Saab arc convertible has 124679 miles and is 2004 and I love it

Hello What is that plug that sits under the battery? I am having sam problem

That’s my dream car. They’re so hard to find in Arizona. Saab’s were ahead of its time.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you have to travel a bit for the right one. We've driven cross country and to other states multiple times for specific cars.

I'm thinking about getting a red 2008 Aero what are your thoughts about the reliability of the turbo engine?

I've had a Saab for a year now and the only mechanical component that's had to be replaced is the fuel pump. Oh, and the driver's door electric window doesn't work very well. Beyond that it's just been new tyres and break pads.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah more of them are very reliable overall and don't require any more than normal maintenance.

Anybody know how this Saab drives in the snow? I'm in Northeast Ohio. Thanks! Good Informative video!

What have you done as far as transmission maintenance? Flush, or drain and re-fill fluid?

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Drain and refill fluid.

I have a 2005 model 93, can you advise me of exactly which parts I would need to upgrade the front end to the newer style

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Changing over a 2005 is a huge undertaking. From my understanding you need: fenders, hood, bumper cover, lights, radiator support/crash bar and the wiring harness.

Make a saab 9000 review! My most preferred saab next to the c900 I dd my 9k reliable (mostly)

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

I have both a C900 and a 9000 Aero in the fleet. They'll have videos coming up.

8:30 - Braking sounds like you need a new wheel bearing on the front.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Cupped tire in the back actually -- wheel bearings were replaced not long ago. It is hard to tell in the video though.

Curious Saab Dr, what's your opinion on the 2.0l manual tranny versus the Aero 2.8l manual? I owned an '07 Titan Grey Aero 6spd at one time and was disappointed in the feel of it.....kind of sloppy and almost felt more like a truck because of the clutch pedal distance/feel to the floor and shifter throw when compared to VW, Audi, Honda, etc. Anyway, I'm now back to considering a manual again but in a 2.0l instead of a 2.8l and was wondering if there is a discernible difference between the two? Thanks and keep uploading......love your stuff.

@SaabDr

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Personally I think the two transmissions feel similar, if not the same. You can clean up the feel though with one of the z-shift kits or similar.

@saab9-351

4 жыл бұрын

@@SaabDr Good deal, thanks for the info.

Can you do a vid on brake upgrades on the 9-3?

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, at some point I will.

Never had a Saab but always liked them, shame GM didn’t help Saab in the end and a bigger shame they no longer make cars , just before they stopped producing cars I was going to buy one.

#SaabNation

Lol thanks for showing that window thing. I had no idea saabs did that . I don’t even think the place I got my Saab from new it did that. Lol 😂. Wow owned my car for like 2 years now and had no idea . Question though how does it close.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

They didn't have comfort close past 2003 in the US due to possibly being able to close someone's arm, hand, etc in a window and getting sued -- so the only way to close them is to get in the car and close them.

@msanseverino78

5 жыл бұрын

Saab Dr wonder if there a way to add it back in like I seen people do with the fold in side mirrors.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

From what I understand you can by swapping some motors, window switches and doing some tech 2 wizardry... However I don't know for sure since I personally have never done it.

@crownedgriffin

5 жыл бұрын

I got all excited and ran out to my 2010 9-3 to try it and ... nothing. It doesn't do it.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

I've never seen one not do it. Maybe your pinch protection isn't programmed? Does express down work for both your front windows?

Nice I have a 2009 aero xwd with 130k . When you said it never had the coils done I was like no way. So no v6 for the aero after 09?

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Correct, plus this car is a base.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

And we have a 2008 9-3 Aero XWD as well. I love it.

@squigglydoo9386

5 жыл бұрын

2010, base 9-3 XWD. Almost 60k. Love it! Couple of window regulators, thermostat, vacuum pump, some window trim. Aside from that, no problems really.

@evanganske9240

5 жыл бұрын

Are there parts for the 2.8T V6/Aero model in general readily available or is it a mission for mechanics to get parts?

@squigglydoo9386

5 жыл бұрын

You could try eeuroparts.com or saab parts USA.

Now the onstar on our 2008. Would it have blueteeth?

@SaabDr

4 жыл бұрын

I don't believe so. Pretty sure the OnStar package started adding Bluetooth in 2010.

Got a 2007 SAAB 9-3 2.0L Turbo with 202 thousand miles on it. Needs a lot of fixing up. It was free, but how much do you think I should put into the car to fix it?

@metivs

5 жыл бұрын

I just bought 2008 SAAB 9-3 1.8 gasoline. Must change the glutch and front chasis. I am surprised that for 10 years only the car has such problem which my 20y old VW didnt have.

I have a cupped tire in the rear left of my Saab is it bad to keep driving around with it?

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

As long as you've fixed what made the tire cupped -- whether it's alignment or in this cars case a bad control arm. I spoke with our local tire store about it -- who know me by name -- and they said that it'll be fine now that the issue behind the cupped tire is remedied. I even asked if I should buy a new tire and they said no.

The front facia kit looks great. The window trick doesn't work on my 2007 60th Anniversary edition. I have 147k miles and the mechanic thinks it's only half way home. Not bad for a 11 year old car. What I save in car payments I set aside for repairs if needed. I'm still way ahead.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

That's so weird that its not working on so many cars. It works on the '10 and our 05 Aero CV. I'll have to check my sister in laws cars.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

And thank you on the griffin bumper! I agree it is a real good upgrade for these later cars

It seems to have fog lamps. Those are optional. (Edit: never mind now you said you added them) Of course the car is reliable - 2008 was the 6th year of production and it's a base model. You chose an excellent car to be reliable.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Actually the 2008-2009 2.0s had valve issues and there's a TSB out for it that includes 2010 and 2011 (although it seems that 2010-2011 cars with the issue are few and far between). Plus in 2010 the Aero also had the 2.0, same trans options and only added XWD if you wanted it. Her first one was a 2004 Convertible and she put 200k on that one as well. I just wanted to throw it out there because so many people say Saabs aren't reliable -- plus I'm introducing the fleet and this is one of the members :-)

@777jones

5 жыл бұрын

Oh wow I never heard they changed the motor for 2008. Thx for the info. I have a 2006 that has been pretty good. It's also a base model manual car. They are pretty quick if you put good gas in them.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

And actually it was 2007-2009 with the valve issues. Sorry about that. They had a bad batch of valves. What happens is that the valve wears along the edge causing low or even no compression.

No coil pack replacements? I keep a spare in the trunk of my 07 Aero.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Nope those are all factory coils. Since we've had the car so long I can say that with certainty.

@Buc_Stops_Here

5 жыл бұрын

You probably have a 9-5, they had notorious coil pack issues. The 9-3 did not use that design and they had a traditional set up with the GM engines. The new 9-5 did away with it as well when they went to the GM engine design (the Saab 9-3 adopted Ecotec engines in 2003 on the sedan and wagon, 2004 on the convertible).

@Jonjs99

4 жыл бұрын

Just put in right spark plugs and you will have no problems

@1768ify

4 жыл бұрын

Can you explain?

Fuel level sensor is a big thing on high mileage haha. My first saab (arc) had to get it done around 200k my new (to me) 07 Aero. Needs level sensor it be fuckin up every time I fill up then goes back to normal haha

@roadie3124

2 жыл бұрын

One thing that can cause the fuel level sensor to go weird is not closing the filler cap properly. You need to give it at least 6 clicks.

saab forever

when are you going to show the water pump replacement on the 2.0 eco-tec?

@SaabDr

4 жыл бұрын

I'll do one when one of the cars need one. At this moment I don't think we have any leaky water pumps, although the '10 is leaking antifreeze from somewhere (I think the radiator) which I'll be diagnosing this winter while it's in storage.

@t.y.369

4 жыл бұрын

@@SaabDr thx!

just got the 2008 95 2.3t excited 180k miles

@jamesmorgan8830

3 жыл бұрын

hows it been running?

Saabs are a great spec for the money. Mine have always felt well balanced with great handling. Many people put off by high garage costs but if you can do a bit yourself it really helps you keep a great car for not much money.

@miguelrobb5719

3 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t even cost THAT much to get work done. Most people who complain about high garage cost are the same ones that never like to maintain their vehicles in the first place. They would rather trade their car in towards another car, without realizing that they are just exchanging their problems for other problems. It’s much cheaper in the long run to maintain your current car.

You need a new microphone as far as the Saab it’s amazing

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Worst part is -- that is a new microphone and I recorded two videos that day with it. :-( I think the batteries were dying since it's wireless and I used the batteries that came with it. What's even worse is that it didn't do that at all when I was testing it and I didn't notice till I was editing.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment BTW!

Anyone ever tell you you look Ahmet Zappa?

Saab Dr you mentioned here stock springs and lowered car, how? TIA

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

I still have the stock springs on a shelf. The car is lowered.

@bdyt

5 жыл бұрын

@@SaabDr ahh ok

Going to take a look at an 08' 220k miles for $1800 hope nothing is wrong.

Posted this on another video; Saab made good reliable cars... then GM got involved, whereupon they became a GM budget parts bin car. I'm speaking as someone who has had both! I drove my 9000 Aero like a nutcase for 12 years putting over 110,000 miles myself (it had 70,000 when I got it) and it finally died because I didn't get a noise that was coming from the engine looked at promptly, so that's on me. Finally died with 184,000miles. Replaced with.... My 2008 9-3 Aero ttid had the following issues show up within a couple of weeks of purchase (62,000 miles on it then); Losing water and very long time to start; Blown head gasket Leaky early version intake manifold (which should been replaced under a factory recall if i recall due to swirl flap failures) was replaced with newer plastic version, which I've been told is also now having issues with it's swirl flaps!!!!!. As a precaution they also replaced the following (the engine was already in bits); water pump Piston rings cam belt Total cost if it hadn't been under warranty £2500 Since then it's now up to 130,000 miles, and its had; Both turbo's and exhaust manifold replaced (they come as one big unit) Both front struts All four springs A/C has failed Multiple fan circuit failures Tyre pressure monitor failure (system) All four of the actual pressure monitors in the tyres have corroded and fallen apart. Alternator failed. DPF filter issues. Central locking on drivers door intermittent Central locking on rear passenger door intermittent Central locking on rear driver side door always works, but most of the time the handles (inside or out) won't open the door itself) periodically the handles do work!!!??? I also get 'Limited Performance' warning with alarming regularity as there are yet more issues with the intake system. Bound to be some other stuff I've forgotten. In short I hate it, just can't afford to change it right now. Both cars had full main dealer service histories.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Here in the US we didn't get the diesel engines, however I've heard that the ttid engine had issues. If I remember right it was an outsourced engine as well, but I'm not 100% sure. Sorry to hear about your poor luck with the car. Conversely we've had really good luck with all of our later Saabs and I had some unfortunate luck with my first 9000 (it was an auto and nuked the differential). But that wouldn't steer me from the brand. Best of luck with your car and thanks for watching!

@Skiddins

5 жыл бұрын

@@SaabDr I think the 1.9 diesels were FIAT designed, from the time GM had designs on buying FIAT, so they 'collaborated' on those engines which were rebadged and fitted to a lot of European GM cars.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

@@Skiddins that's what I thought. All I know is that the 2.0 Ecotec (GM) engine is a good one overall (except for a few years when they had valve issues).

Looking for SAAB AERO seats for my 2007 97x, any thoughts about where to find such parts

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Best advice I can give ya is to check car-part.com and watch forums and Facebook groups for part outs.

@tanktankerson1042

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Dale, try goldwingsaabparts.com for quality used SAAB parts or even check on eEuroparts.com. I needed a rear deck lid / parcel shelf and eEuroparts.com had it and it was shipped new from Orio in Sweden. Hope this helps.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Esaabparts.com actually has the lowest prices on new OE Saab parts from Orio and free shipping.

@squigglydoo9386

5 жыл бұрын

Eeuroparts, or you can check local junkyards.

I'd love to hear an update on how's your ng 9-5 doing.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

NG 9-5 updates are coming. I got tied up with a few other projects but it's definitely not on the back burner.

Went from 1,500 miles to 227k miles in 7 years? Damn

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah. My wife use to be in outside sales. It actually had a lot of those miles before 2018. It's been a great car!

What plugs are you running?

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

I've been running NGK BCPR7ES in all of our 4 cylinder 16v Saabs for a long time with good luck.

For Saab 200 something k is absolutely nothing.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

I agree as long as it's been properly maintained.

@Kyosti5000

5 жыл бұрын

@@SaabDr Yes, very true. Nothing lasts without proper maintenance.

@hoppysport2872

5 жыл бұрын

In the 9-5 (and probably the 9-3), the timing chain and Mitsubishi TD04 turbo are expected to last 200,000+ miles.

@johanneswarn5488

5 жыл бұрын

My 2001 9-5 SE estate 2.0t doesnt have 200’ yet, it has about 170.000 but man it feels like it has 50.000 tops. It had a new turbo fitted just before i bought it a month ago. LOVE it.

do you have a tech 2

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

I don't at the moment -- I have 3 friends that own them and tend to borrow theirs. Buying one is definitely on my short list since I already have an MDI.

2009 2.0T with 164xxx KMs was a money pit, bought from new. Tonnes of suspension fixes, control arms, ac compressor at 50K, 4 axles replaced. My 2000 Viggen has been far cheaper and more reliable. Glad its gone.

227K? Well, that means it's finally broken in, in SAAB terms. All kidding aside, we have a 2007 SAAB 93 AERO V6 2.8L 24 valve and even attended the SAAB driving Academy up at Road Atlanta back in 2007 when we first purchased it. Here we are in 2018 with the same car and just won't part with it. Goldwing up in the North East provides high quality used parts but we've used eEuroparts.com for most of our purchases when we needed things. Plus, Orio in Sweden purchased the right s to keep producing SAAB parts because they are still in demand. The inside and outside are still immaculate and believe it or not, it still looks brand new. Sure, due to the Sun down here in Florida we've done things like replace the wheel, hood and trunk emblems, and even the rubber weather stripping at the top of the front windshield but those were just pennies compared to making payments for years on a new car that to me, still doesn't and never will feel or drive like this Aero. Anyway, I could ramble on for days about SAAB but I think you all get the picture.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah there are a handful of good yards across the US with Saab parts. Goldwing is good, there's also Stranberg in WI and a bunch of others. Getting Saab parts is easy, otherwise I'd be tearingy hair out with 12 in my collection. I am jealous you got to do the Road Atlanta program back in 2007 -- when we bought this one in 2011 that wasn't an option.

@tanktankerson1042

5 жыл бұрын

We used their SAAB Aeros and had the chance to really see what these cars were capable of. When we came back, I had a whole different view of our car. I wished you could have experienced it, you would have loved it.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing. I know the original owner of my Viggen did the Flight Academy and I can only imagine how it would have been running Viggens around the track in 1999.

@jeffuclyptis771

5 жыл бұрын

Goldwing Saab! Shoutout to Kyle, I love being up at that place

My 2005 Mondeo (Fusion) can roll down all 4 windows and roll them back up again with the key

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

The US Spec Fusion did not/does not do that. I've owned a 2006 Fusion and had a 2011 and 2017 as company cars.

@curtisj2165

5 жыл бұрын

@@SaabDr standard in U.K spec, it's called Global Closing (and operating)

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

You folks in the UK get so many more cool options like that than we do here.

Is this saab a petrol or diesel?

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

2.0 Turbo, gasoline (petrol)

@javaidsadiq5775

5 жыл бұрын

@@SaabDr oh ok. I have a 2008 saab 9-3 1.9 tid diesel sport vector. Its got 203,000 miles on it. Is it as good as yours for reliability? And will it go on strong?

@javaidsadiq5775

5 жыл бұрын

@@SaabDr forgot to mention mines English model. Right hand side drive. Im from England

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

@@javaidsadiq5775 unfortunately we didn't get the diesel here in the US. I wish we did. -- I don't have any knowledge about the longevity of them, however I have seen some with high mileage, so I think they're pretty reliable.

You could get that seat repaired for a couple of hundred bucks by any decent leather worker. I'm sure you already know that but it sounds like you are getting a new interior to fix it in the vid.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, my wife wants the Aero interior, so that's what we're going to look for. Thanks for the heads up though.

You need a new mic for your camera, that was difficult to listen to. Otherwise good video!

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Worst part is -- that is a new microphone and I recorded two videos that day with it. :-( I think the batteries were dying since it's wireless and I used the batteries that came with it. What's even worse is that it didn't do that at all when I was testing it and I didn't notice till I was editing. Thank you for the compliment -- definitely figuring out that mic issue before recording more videos

If anyone wants to buy the shirt Joe is wearing I still have inventory - mostly size L - and black. $20 plus shipping. They are excellent quality - locally made by another Saab enthusiast!

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

I didn't know you had any left -- figured they were all sold out.

@happysawfish

4 жыл бұрын

European Motor Services: anymore Turbo shirts left? Time for another run?

Will the Griffin Trunk handle work on my 2006 Aero?

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it won't with the factory trunk lid. You could swap an '08+ trunk lid and then use the griffin handle.

I’ve just bought a 2005 aero convertible (210bhp) with 226,00 on it. No problems yet, touch wood.

Has the CIM been replaced? How's the oil consumption? This guy claims the valve seats in the 2007+ 9-3s were made from softer material and prone to failure. Any thoughts? kzread.info/dash/bejne/aayH28Vvqty8ntY.html REPLY

My car has the same rip lol

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure they all do. Lol

Firstly I would like to ask why the title says it could be a money pit......reason is that the SAAB 93 is a known money pit. Don't get me wrong though, in general the SAAB 93 is a good car in concept. It has a very strong drive train (Engine and gearbox) and is is well appointed (apart from the abysmal standard audio system) and the turbo is bullet proof! The electrics however are a really bad joke indeed. My SAAB 2005 93 which I bought at 140000Km was serviced by a family owned SAAB specialist since it was new. He is a SAAB endorsed engineer , he is also a collection of 25 SAAB's and is presidend of the Western Australian SAAB club so he has providence. He told me "the SAAB 93 is a good car if you do not consider the electrics " the electrics is a good design being designed in the US but somthing happened when the Swedes got hold of the blueprints"....... My SAAB 93 issues in the past 2 years. Steering lock failed (TWICE) Left/front electric window failed Passenger safety belt sensor failed so I need to keep the seatbelt fastened even when nobody is in it. Drivers side electric window failed. Air conditioner compressor failed Heater fan speed control switch does not work Engine crank angle sensor failure Airflow sensor failure Boot lock failure CPU failure (You cannot even buy a new replacement so got a second hand one) they are sensitive to engine heat and thus will eventually fail) Finally the key fob became unsinked from the car so expensive to fix I am cutting my losses and getting the car crushed. My mechanic is a very genuine guy I have been using for more than 27 years. Foe example I had a heater control box lever failure in my SAAB Griffin, another SAAB dealler quoted me $3200.00 as he had to "take the whole dash out to fix it" and yes that is a quote from the SAAB book. My mechanic already had a number of aluminium cam levers madE up as this problem was a known issue and said the issue could be fixed by "going in through the glove box" he fixed it and charged me $200 and it was fixed. so NONE of these issues were the consequence of an incapable mechanic just in case you were wondering. IF SOMEBODY GAVE ME A SAAB 93 FOR FREE I WOULD DECLINE THE OFFER. THEY ARE A KNOWN MONEY PIT AND HAVE THAT REPUTATION FOR A REASON. iF YOUR 93 IS FINE NOW IT WILL BECOME A MONEY PIT AND I TAKE NO PLEASURE IN SAYING THAT.

If you dont think a saab is a money pit. Get it tuned and that'll change real quick lol

suspension parts....welcome to the northeast

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

I feel like replacing suspension parts on cars with over 100k miles is average. Parts wear out and need replacement -- and it's always better being safe than sorry. :-)

SAAB Dr. I hope the following comment is ok with you: Found a Gold mine for quality used SAAB Aeros down here in the Orlando, Florida area in case anyone is interested. swedecentral.com I'm not pimping a Company but since you are all SAAB Fans, I just wanted to share another resource with you for us SAAB lovers if case you are looking for one. So NO, they are not money pits and people who drive SAABs know how great they are and why they are worth any time or effort needed in keeping them on the road.

@SaabDr

5 жыл бұрын

Never even heard of them. Definitely will have to check it out.

If you buy one of these you could pay twice what you paid for it in the first 2 years if it is still going

@SaabDr

Жыл бұрын

That's a risk you take with any used car though.

Absolute money pits if I was given one I would have it crushed

@SaabDr

Жыл бұрын

That seems a bit extreme.

It’s called manual not stick shift

Of course any car is at 227k u knucklehead? Al though love the beats 2nd love the rims!!

not a money pit but half the car was replaced, hahaha 😄

@SaabDr

4 жыл бұрын

Not really. Just suspension, brakes, etc. Normal wear items. Still has the stock clutch, coil packs, etc... :-)

@DerekChabrow

4 жыл бұрын

@@SaabDr i understand, i currently have 3 Saabs including the 2000 Viggen and had many more but I would disagree with anyone that says they are reliable. Unless you have the N platform most including yours run on GM's (epsilon) E platform, which means the 2003-2011 saabs 9-3 have more in common with the Pontiac G6 (same motor) or Chevy Malibu (same suspension) than the previous N Saab platform. And the E platform was all about sharing components and cutting costs.

@DerekChabrow

4 жыл бұрын

@@SaabDr I know Toyotas and Hondas with 300K will all original parts still going strong (not that I'd want to drive a boring Honda or Toyota), but i haven't heard anyone say that about Saabs.

@SaabDr

4 жыл бұрын

What Saab cars do you think are N Body cars?

@DerekChabrow

4 жыл бұрын

@@SaabDr to my knowledge the older pre-GM (1996-2003) are the NGs (new generation) and pre-1996 are the OGs (old generation). Everything after 2003 are the GM's Es (epsilon) platform, meaning shared body and components on crap load of GM cars, but for the 9-3 is was mostly. Pontiac 4 & G6, Chevy Malibu, Saturn Aura, Caddy BLS and Opel Astra. Why is this important, well because in mid to late 2000s GM went thru a series of cost cutting with Saab. The Es are planned obsolescence while the NGs are practically indestructible. NGs have more durable parts that as soon as GM assumed full control in 2002 got rid off: stronger CV joints and driveshafts, firmer dampers, higher capacity intercoolers, radiators... list goes on and on, GM even took out the cool carbon fiber dash and put cheaper plastic. In 2007 GM decided to cut costs even further and started putting cheaper parts in the 9-3 engines which lead to many bad valves that cost GM a fortune in warranty work, and my guess... probably motivated GM in dumping Saab, but it was really their own doing that caused Saab to go from #1 or #2 in reliability in the 90s to one of the worst in reliability in late 2000s . (According to consumer reports which tracks actual owner complaints). Consumer Reports in their Annual Best and Worst Car Issue has listed the 2008 Saab 9-3 on the Used Car Worst of the Worst list.

That's one of the most beautiful sedan and it's bulletproof for lifetime

If its a money pit then that's GM fault because Saab wasn't a money pit when Saab owned themselves