Everything you need to KNOW When Buying a Saab 9-5 or 9-3
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- In today's episode, I review all the major highlights to look for when shopping a Saab 9-5/9-3 from 1999-2009. I hope this gives you some insight into what to ask or what to look for if you are shopping or have already bought one of these amazing cars! Please LIKE, Share, and Subscribe!
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One good tip I got from my Dad about coolant hoses. When cool, pinch them all over with thumb and a finger, especially near the heat sources. If the rubber is stiff you are good. If there is a soft section in the rubber that is easier to push in, time to change.
Great tip!
Literally just learned that by myself on a civic project car and bought all new skunk 2 silicone piping it ate coolant like crazy
A firm hose is always good
@@notsofast5495 10 out of 10 wives agree.
This is a seriously valuable advice, respect. Thank you.
Thank you for the valuable information.
Your video is straight to the point. I enjoyed watching it.
Lots of great info. Thank you, looking forward to your other videos.
The 9-5 engine rumble is something special!! Good vid!!
Thank you so much!! I'm about to buy an '02 93 SE with the 2.0t 150hp engine with 71000km and your videos are sure gonna be helpful. Keep it up!
Wow, great video. Now I know what to check on my 9-3 1998. Thank you very much!
Thanks for the thorough details on things to check, good advice
IF YOU BUY A 9-5 MAKE SURE YOU CHECK FOR OIL LEAKS OR KNOW HOW TO FIX THEM (VALVE COVER, CRANK SHAFT SEAL, OIL PUMP SEAL, OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, OIL PAN GASKET, and more…
Appreciate your efforts! Best regards from your swedish Saabers😎 🇸🇪
Just about to get myself a 9-5 and this is very helpful, thanks pal.
Awesome! Good luck with the purchase. They are hands down one of the best sedans out there lol
just sold my 190e and got a 9 3. just the video I needed. thanks Kyle
Loving this one thanks for sharing very information blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Good point about changing plugs,
Thanks for the great video sir. Just spent 12 grand on a 2011 9-3 turbo4 awd with 78k. Great info, thank you so much!
Great tips, t/y! One of my pet peeves is the (very minor issue but...) shifter jalousie on automatics. Super easy to replace if you do the little side snipper trick. See them missing all the time!
The LCD units were a problem when new, something about the adhesive, such that I got mine replaced under warranty. Years later, the pixels started disappearing again, a nuisance at first, then troublesome when you can't read the computer messages. After buying a $20 kit and tinkering with it to no end, turns out it needed a new chip board. So I brought it to a place in Canton, MA, though you can also send them there, too. They refurbish these LCD units for all car makes, and for only about $100, it seems they do stay fixed, no more missing pixels.
Can you give the name of the place in Canton ma?
@@danielcardinale4562 Sorry, since my OP, it looks like they closed. It is (or was*) called BBA-Reman USA, and it is/was* in Taunton, MA, not Canton. If you google it, there’s still an address listing, but I’m not sure if the company has changed to *Remanx out of the UK?
great energy man.your love to saabs is addictive makes me wanna buy me one.thank you
Very useful info. I'm going to look at a 04 9-3 today. Could be my first Saab.
Good luck! its fun!!
Thanks Kyle, great tips & advice. I've been away from Saabs since the pre GM years & find myself wanting to buy a newer used 'nine- three' & this really helps!👍
Which year model you thinking of getting I have also have 93 Aero sport V6 turbo 2.8 litre engine 2007 model.
Great advice on dropping the pan and changing the o-rings. This video motivated me to do it on my 2003 aero wagon at 139K, and it was needed. Next is to replace the MAF sensor which commonly gets out of adjustment and blows engines. Mine is 8% off according to my tech ii. Since it's only a $90 part and relatively easy to swap, it's cheap insurance to get a new one for higher mileage Aeros. I'm really enjoying this channel. Thanks Kyle!
Awesome video!!!
Thanks Kyle for the awesome info that you have shared with us on which stuf we should be take care off . Till know I have 3 Saabs 9000 2.3T 1995, 95 2.3t 1998 and 93 1.9 TID 2008 and still looking for other one...hope will be convertible :)) . SAABON!
I have a 2001 Saab 95 se eco engine sitting on my drive I dream of getting go again - loved driving this car
I have a 2003 9-3 and i tried using aftermarket coil packs which didn't work. I had to get OEM from a salvage yard. they were fairly new so I bought them and they work great.
Thanks kyle for highlighting that comment, found out later that it was a front right shocker. The noise also happend as i turned the wheel hub left to right.
Love your videos. Really a lot of info given. I have a 2004 9-5 and a 2008 9-5. I get 27 MPG on the '04 and 22 MPG on the '08. Do you have any recommendations on how to increase the MPG on the '08? Selling the '04
Thanks for the info...!
Really great video!! Had 2 9-5 with a fuel pump failure and 1 with turbo and casette. Casette is a really big problem people buying cheap non oem so true! If people only was doing this little maintance the car would work great! But they buy them cheap from someone who did nada and then complain about the car :( Really good content
May be a good idea is to make an extensive checklist for future 9-5 owners to use when inspecting Saabs?
Thank you bruh, I’m about to buy a 2008 95 wagon.
My GM 2007 9-5 2.3t has 241,770 miles & has never had the alternator changed. & Unless Its the corroded cables which I'm about to clean & fix up, I'm pretty sure the alternator has finally failed. A week after I bought Pheonix, nearly killing me in the middle of an intersection, facing a semi 🙄😅 Thanks to your videos, I'll be replacing the valve cover gasket, dropping & cleaning the oil pan & pick up tube, bought a spare DIC & spark plugs for my trunk, bought a 5 pack of metal pcv valves & keep the spares in my trunk as well & she's finally getting her first transmission fluid change!
Two/three years later & this video is still just as relevant for those like me!
P.s i had changed the back left strut gas because the original was oil but it never made the creeky noise after this installation but i only did one anc the other now looks wet the bottom but the kreeky sound is from the other side the one i replaced.
I bought a 1999 blue viggen and it's now going through a total restoration 😊
Hey Kyle, do you have any experience with the Tech2 replica scanner/ programmer? Should I spend the extra on a original or is the replica good enough? Thanks!
You should do a video of if their planning in buying a saab that's been sitted for more then 4 months..
I was just gifted a 1999 9-3 hatchback with a broken right strut mount. The part just came in and 'm going to try to fix it tomorrow. I'm hoping I can get at the top of the strut without taking the entire suspension arm out.
Thank you for your uploads! ;]
Thanks for the tips!
Just got an 01 Viggen vert, so I am going thru her now and looking everything over. Pan drop in the next few days as a preventative, but what a monster motor!! Soooo much different than the NG9-3 2.0T, way more punchy.
Super fun car!!
@@KylePancis yes they are.
The key to understanding how most saabs have been taken care of is addressing the oil change interval recommended in the owners manual. Far to long!
Thanks for very good advice . But could you make another video about the saab turbos and how long they lease as i got 9-5 aero 2005 and my turbo is burning out the oil when im racing so i have to keep engine oil in the level to don’t kill the turbo completely i been doing this for past 5 years and i done 30 000 miles with in thease years. i hope to get some good research from your. Thank You
Also do yourself a favor when replacing vacuum hoses. Do one at a time, and go with silicone. They last longer and do much better with the heat from the turbos that these engines create.
Any particular kit to make it easier?
@@estebond008 Any silicone hoses that are proper size tubing works. You can buy it by the foot from many car part online stores.
Just a big roll...take each hose one by one and measure to replace
Nice video. For someone who is a novice and needs a repair person, what is the yearly expense on the car? Or what is the cost to update when you buy it at say 150k miles, and then the yearly assuming you put in all the money at the time of purchase. In future videos it would be good to know not only the cost of the repair but the time necessary. Is that in your other video? It seems like it would be a better car to buy from someone who modified it heavily since a person like this would know how to fix things as they arise.
Unfortunately the fuel pump can only be replaced that easy on older 9-5 models, 2006+ US models you have to lower the fuel tank sice there is no access from top
Mine is a GM 2007 9-5 & I was able to access the pump by pulling up the back seat & opening the latch in the center 😊
However, I'm unsure where the fuel filter is. I know your comment is a couple years old, but if you know where the filter is I'd love to know so I can replace mine!
@@amberlymartin4713 Were you able to actually remove the pump from above or just access? I remember we fiddled around from above, but there was just not enough clearance pull it out without enlarging the opening hole. The older models (2005 and older) had a separate fuel filter somewhere along the fuel line on the chassis. On the newer models (like your 2007) the fuel filter is directly integrated in the pump assembly and to my understanding cannot be replaced individually
@@bernhardjost You'll need to get a special tool (I can't remember the name) to remove the black lock ring first. After that, you'll be able to disconnect the pump & pull it right out! 😊
Ah, okay! I've had a fuel filter sitting in my car for over a month now. I checked under the chassis right in front of the passenger side rear wheel, but sadly GM ruined it for us! That's where I was starting to believe it was located. I've seen videos of others pulling the fuel filter out of the pump, but for other models. I've never seen it done on a Saab's pump. Thanks for the info! Hope you're able to get to your pump & you can get the tool at rock auto for around $10-$15
You just sold me on taking a chance on a 230k 02 9-5 aero.
Kyle, I did just find your site and I'm glad someone is out there holding up the faith on these. That said. I hope you can respond quickly since I'm about to purchase a 2005 9-5 wagon in mint shape in Boonton for $5k... While it is mint it does have 180K mikes.. The back story is this is coming from a gentleman who still is in business servicing Saab for a living... However, I have to admit I'm nervous... I've collected your list of items to review but the mileage is concerning. Radiator replaced, Transmission serviced. the folks who transitioned this to him have had all their service done at his place. And I worked with him for 15 years when I had my 9-3 convert. The issues I eventually had with that 9-3 was not the engine but everything else started to decay - including the interior plastics and hardware. I'd like to modernize the radio for bluetooth, carplay and rear camera. I hope that is not too difficult. Anyway, ANY thoughts would be appreciated... I see you are also in NJ... Thanks Ben.
can you send me a link for the check valve? i have recently 2001 sabb 93
Hey, do you still need to drop the oil pan on 04/05 og 9⁵? Saab forums say the sludge issue was fixed on these model years.
Nice pulls
On older saabs my mechanic uses 5w-40 btw , claims its slightly better than -30.
Btw can you update the ceramic coating link ?
What is the best place to get saab parts ? I have a 2004 Saab linear
So just replace everything wow thxs
Just test drove a '01 9-3, gorgeous excellent condition, soooo tempted to buy... was a bit concerned about finding parts if it needs care... only 63k mi! :)
2006 Saab 9-5 2.3 turbo, starting vehicle When cold will not start let sit 5 min go back cranks right over? What could be the issue?
I drive a 96 saab 900i and have changed practically everything over the past 5+ years and although NG 900's are hated by the saab community i still get thumbs up on a regular basis.
My mother had a saab 9-5 from 00 that suffered a massive oil leak at 190 000 km (120 000 miles) and it was too expensive to fix so the car was scraped. Thing is she serviced it every year at a local company specializing in saabs, and she bought it new. You would think they would have known what to change to prevent leaks but maybe it was something unforeseeable.
How much should a new head gasket on a 2001 9 5 cost parts and labor
Hey Kyle my 2003 Saab 9-5 aero high beams weren't working and the high beam headlight indicator wasn't working. I swapped out my headlight assembly with a used set. The RH high beams work now but the left still isn't working. I checked my fuses and the LH fuse was blown. I don't have the infamous orange relay in my car. I was looking on a forum page and it said that the 03 9-5 aero were know to have bad a LH headlight connector. Are you familiar with this ? I bought an iron soldering to check my light connector relay but I'm at my wits end I have to get my car inspection here in Maryland since I moved and I dont want to sell it.
Hi if the sump has never been dropped and had done over 12000 miles could this give bad boost pressure and a p1105 code many thanks
Hi, new sub here. So I'm currently looking at a 2005 9-3, with some mild body damage. The vehicle needs an oil leak fixed abs sensors and the gas gauge doesn't work. It has already had several things replaced, asking price is 1500. Is it worth the money?
I just bought my second Saab, and now Im infected again withe the Saab Virus.
My first Saab was a 95 combi 2.3T 2003.
And a week ago, I was hooked again on a 9-3 Saab Sportkombi 1.8t, it was a low milage car 1 owner( old lady), all service done according to the service book, so I couldn't resit bying it.
The car looks like new, runs like new, its really fantastic.
I have just tune the engine to step 1, and with the automatic transmission, it runs like a Saab.
The undercarriage is needed some attention, so sandblaster and zinkpaint, and a cover on top of that is already on order at a special workshop.
I must say, I love the car, and will continue to treat it like my new Baby.
Its something special with Saab, its like a virus, once you get hooked, then is no way out.
I would mention AC blowing hot left or right only.
Holy cow thanks man I think I found what is wrong with mine
Any places to find the engine and tranny mounts ? Can’t fin then anywhere
Sir, how often do you sale your repaired cars and your price range. I just want a dependable ride. A old man like me owned a 900. Before
Hi, i'm wondering if i should buy 9-5. I really love that car, and i spent about half year now to do the research about it. I'm still not sure which engine i should get. I obviously choosing between 3.0 V6 TiD and 2.3 Turbo, but i heard some negatives about the diesel engine. Any tips that could help me decide ?
So what’s the total cost looking like for all those parts? I’m looking to buy one and drive it home up in the northwest and want to know how much I need to buy in order to make those fixes
What about the turbo and its accessories?
where can i find a 2006 93 aero dic, cant find one anywhefd
my 1999 saab 9-5 hot aero estate is at 416km's my mechanic is worried about the timing chain getting worn wich is expensive and could damage the engine really bad if it broke
Should the water pump be used as long as it goes? :) Big trouble happens then I heard
i wanted to buy a used Saab 93 (2002) but this video changed my mind ;-; i think ill just get a Corolla instead ... thanks!
so basically everything!
about to look at a 2003 9-5 aero wagon with 170000 miles.
One thing to keep an eye on as well is the coolant bypass valve. Mine failed at 148k. Its a problem that will start with a slow seeping leak and drip along the hose and usually will puddle towards the firewall on the left side on the ground. And when it completely fails you'll loose pretty much all of your coolant! So a warning to others, address it before it breaks!
agree!
I have a 2001 Saab Viggen,
146.000 original miles. I am third owner.
I know this is the wrong place Keil to post selling my vegan but I thought of you when I saw you purchase your very first viggan last year or was it two years ago?
I love this car so much but because of very serious health issues I do not have the time to bring this car back to its brand new restored self!
It has been very frustrating because I 100% planned to keep it for the rest of my life
It simply has been the nicest drive I have ever had.
Because of this video 7 months ago I decided to buy a new alternator and and brand new fuel pump.
I had planned to drop the pan and clean sludge out replace the seals and install the two parts even though they were still working.
Since what I have is terminal and I have now since found out there is no cure for what I have I’ve been going downhill extremely fast this last eight months I hold the title to the car I have a mechanic if I needed one it’s the mechanic that the previous owner used he’s a really nice guy I have met him he only charges $90 an hour but I’ve never used them yet the car hasn’t given me any reason to bring it to him up until now I started having problems with the clutch going to the floorboard so I put a new clutch master cylinder in thinking that was going to fix the problem and now I have found out the reason why I had no clutch is because my system was dirty so I have two choices either have the car towed to the mechanics shop and have him flush the system out and put my new alternator in take care of the sludge and install the new fuel pump but honestly I just don’t even get to go out and drive anymore I’m going to let is cargo for a little under $3000 it’s a beautiful car my neighbors have been telling me whatever you do don’t sell that car it’s beautiful and it is but I’m just too sick to enjoy working on it anymore the car has been sitting for seven months going on eight now the car needs to be driven I will miss this car very much I think about this all the time
last week I finally realized it is what it is
I’m gonna have to sell it
I need the money anyway for medical supplies and medical bills
I live in Oregon
Beaverton Oregon I don’t know where you live and I may be way too far away for you to come here but rest assured if you did I would give you an incredible once in a lifetime deal if you want me to give you pictures of the car just give me time to get them to you because right now presently my treatment is taking as much is 18 hours every day yes that’s right sometimes even 20 hours per day if I don’t do my treatment well let’s just say it wouldn’t be pretty I am a United States Marine what I am fighting the world has never seen before this is something I got while serving our country
My son is a corporal in the Marines right now stationed in Hawaii and I’ve been fighting with all I’ve got left in me to stay alive so I can hopefully see my son again whatever recess if you know Keil copy and paste and shoot this to his email if you would
I would appreciate it
Kiel is the one man that I know could make this car the way I was going to make it
a brand new saab driving down the road for years to come
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Thanks so much..
Please Double time this comment thank you so much
looking into buying a 01 saab 9 3 with the 2.0t thats got around 300k miles on it the guy said the gas needs to be drained so anyone have any tips or things i should look out for
First time viewer here.
I'm supposed to be buying a 2007 Saab 95 with the 2.3. Only issues are its got 220k miles on it. There's a slight power steering leak. And an air leak it seems somewhere leading to or from the turbo. Apparently when you punch the gas peddle to the floor the engine light flickers and you can hear the air from around the turbo.. At normal speed and hitting the peddle normally it seems fine.. Other than that, the car sounds and drives good.. I'm supposed to decide within 12 hrs wether I'm gonna buy it or not. I'm looking around trying to find out if the air leak around the turbo is a minor issue or something big. Also would like to know if a bad turbo can hurt the motor somehow. Because if not i could use the car as is and not worry about it. Anyone with any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
It would be easier if a SAAB savvy mechanic can look at all this for you than hassle the seller who probably won’t know this much.
What can cause miss fires ? Sometimes the check engine light gose on and dissapear after i stop it and start it again. The error code is p1312 and p1334. It has 200.000 km and i bot it a few months ago.
The DI Cassette causes that codes , i own a 9-5 2003
I will say that for the 06-10 9-5, there are a few differences. In 06 they changed the crankcase system and it doesn't sludge the engine. I didn't have to change the system on my car until it went over 200K. I've never replaced an alternator or had an oil pan leak on either of my 9-5's - both at 220K now. Both have original fuel pumps but the senders are bad and and unfortunately on these models, you have to drop the tank to replace the fuel pump. Food for thought for anyone looking at a 9-5. Personally I feel the 06-10 models are more reliable. I will also add that you should spend the extra $$ on the plugs and get the NGK PFR6H-10 laser platinum. You can get a solid 40-50K out of those. But no matter what, be sure it's a resister plug (note the R in the plug code).
No need to drop the tank on my 2007. Also, I have a transmission dipstick. November 2006 build. U.S. spec but unlike most, it is not E85 compliant. The E85 cars (which most are) is why I think they need the tank dropped.
Did some say $14 for ngk 1.1mm gap on esaab
It looks like the line to the brake booster is missing. Did you just remove it make it easier to see the vacuum lines on the throttle body easier to see?
Brake booster is only on manual trans after 2002.
Excellent full on video thanks you inever knew loads. Please can uou help i have 9-5 at 50 thousand miles when i sit in the car and get out and low speeds makes a kreek noise what could it be please i carnt see anything abnormal but i dont know nothing whith this type of suspension. Manny thank hope you can help me thanks kyle.
Anti sway bar bushings are a good place to start wit creaking noises on these cars.
@@meme-yc4ks thank you, had a long look yesterday. Was front right shock . 170£ two monroe's hope there ok to use
It was front shock also made noise when i turned the hub left to right
I have a 02 saab 9-5 and really need some help
Ive had alot of saabs here in nova scotia.. Og 9000 cse 9000 aniversary 9000 900taledagga
9-3 se 9-3 basic and a biege 9-5 aero..... And now today i bought a 2004 red aero wagon.... Weeeeeeee yay... I need brake lines in rear.. And power ateering leak... $550.00 lol hehe... Ill need some advice.
one thing about the saab ( amazing car ) 9-5 gotta drop the engine just to replace the timing chain sadly with the 9-3 you dont have too kinda wish i knew that befor buying the 2004 saab i did...but these things happen
In my 2003 Saab 9-5 My Battery light stays on until I rev it up In 2017 when my 2003 Saab 9-5 had 58,704 Miles My alternator packed up And left me stranded on the UK Motorway and I was 85 Miles away from home and the alternator was a nightmare to replace and the new alternator has a sticking control unit witch means when I start the car the battery light stays on until I rev the car a bit then the alternator works normally and I can live with that but I know it's not perfect but I've gone 16K Miles since I've replaced the alternator Take care
Also worth mentioning that if it's leaking coolant that it's probably from the coolant by-pass valve on the firewall. $15 part and about 30 minutes or so of work.
Oooo!!! Thats one i totally forgot! Another silly saab story lol
I sold a MINT 059-5 Arc over that part. Still pissed about that. I was sure I had cracked my block or had blown a head gasket.
@@kristop64089 yikes...get another one!
Covered that base ;) Currently have a Jet Black Metallic 2007 9-5 Aero 5mt 60th anniversary.
@@kristop64089 awesome!!! hahaha. Im looking at another 9-5 right now. White with some front end repair. Prob going to keep it. I like the 06-09 9-5's
Do you an equal review for a 9000 series, particularly for the Aero? Though I assume the engine is pretty much similar?
The B234R is a totally different beast
@@pillrex4402 I mean it's very similar, yet a different engine. No sludge, stronger and different ecu
Lucky me, my ignition cassettes of all my 9000er lasted more than 200.000 km. Had the quality dropped down in the meantime?
Could have based on GM's history 🙄
Volume isn't working on your video. All other videos I listened to sound is fine. So is my phone
I was planning to buy a 2005 9-5 2.3 T with only 90k miles, but now I may go for a 2013 Mazda 3 with 130K.
Just got me a 2004 manual 9-5 Aero wagon 120k miles xenon headlights heated and ventilated two tone leather seats
That interior is rare. I'm guessing Grey and black seats?
@@kirbyswarp yes but I already got rid of it :(
The cassette would have been first in my book!
Thank you so much for all the useful tips.
I have the chance of buying right now a 1999 9-5 sedan with 2.3 LPT with only 32,000 miles, no accident one owner.
It's been always in a warm climate , Pacific Coast area. Basically besides doing the spark plugs and auto tranny fluid I should not worry about anything else for a few years given the very low mileage . It seems that the issues start after 70-80,000 miles. However 20+ years old age will play a factor . It will not be my daily driver so i will pb be putting 3-4,000 miles/year
Just bought a 2005 9-5 160.000 miles, feels good man! But I have some questions if you don't mind...
First it's what is the best grade fuel to use
I run 93 from Mobil in my '04 9-5 Aero. From my experience, these cars like everything from Mobil.
As high octane as you can. Putting 87 makes it very noticeably slower as it pulls timing to prevent pinging.
I've got a 02 9 3 turbo with a bad cylinder will a 04 engine work in mine?
No they are not the same. 2003 and up is the new generation 9-3
@@johanneswarn5488 thank you
So honestly what was their best year model? Under Saab or GMC? And what would you pay for a 2011 9-5 with 100k miles?
early 2000's best for the 9-5. some would argue the late 80's and early 90s was the be premium years. 2011 9-5 with 100k, 4-6.5k depending on specs
@@KylePancis Thank you sir I’ll be in touch
@@KylePancis do you not think thats a little high? For an almost 12 year old car. Looking into buying one myself