2 years after you posted this, I flew out and bought a 9-5 Aero Wagon M/T sight unseen and drove it home to be the vehicle I raise my kids in. I had an OG 9-3 already but your vid played a large part in nudging me when I looked for a larger vehicle. There were about 10,000 corollas sold in the US for every 9-5 manual-aero-wagon (only 834 ever sold in the states in that config from 99-09). There were 23 of the year/color I got... most are dead.
Love these, currently on my 3rd 9-5, a 2005 Aero HOT in Espresso. Also have a 2001 OG 9-3 Aero HOT and a 2005 9-3 SS Hirsch Stage 2 factory car. Love SAAB.
Nice! i drive a 2005 9-5 Aero sedan stage 3 Ethanol "Maptun performance" with a performance intercooler, (315 Hp 450 nm). In the winter instead i drive my 2004 9-5 AERO wagon manual stage 1 "Nordic performance" with a performance intercooler ( 270 hp 400 nm). Great cars and with snowtires on them really good for winte. I live in sweden. They are cheap performance cars here. If you decide to upgrade engine (stage 1 and forward) i recommend switching the stock intercooler for a performance one, since the stock one is not sufficant! BTW the car shown in the video only got 120000 km, nice!
~ holy crap it is fast ! My friends love it and i love having the ability to past people on the freeway easily. I can overpower cars with V8 motors and this thing is a rocket !!!
I just bought a 9-5 aero from 01 with stage 5 maptun so 340 HP and it's just a quick comfortable family car and mine have drive 400,xxxx and drives fantastic still
Congrats, I was as it happens checking the Maptun website thinking about a stage 5 for my -05 Aero. Currently on stage 1 and it already is ridiculously fast. Can you elaborate on how different the stage 5 feels compared to the stage 1? Is it a big difference?
My mom has owned several 9-5s and 9-3s. They were quite unreliable (Probably with how she drives), but the one thing that she had to say that she loved with them was how comfortable the seats were. My dad has owned several 9-3s, and a few 9000s and the one that he currently owns is an NG 900 Cabriolet that he has owned for 13 years. I personally LOVE them and love the 900. There's a chance when I get my driver's license that I get the 900 because he sort of wants a new car but doesn't want to just sell the old one to another person (The last time he did that, the 9-3 got junked and he still loves it). The school where I study in becoming a car mechanic as well owns a 2003 9-5 that's quite base. It just drives and we work on it when it's needed (Not often)
I've also had my ng900 for 13 years. 215.000k -> 340k. Full performance suspension, bigger turbo, intercooler, short shifter, clutch upgrade, etc. She's been super reliable. Got me stranded once when the fuel pump died (upgrade time. One of the upgrade times 😁). Bought it for $1100 and learned to work on cars from it. Also learned to drive a manual. I raced an autocross race in it. I built a sleeping platform and camped at a ski resort in it.
Just love my 2004 Aero Wagon. 205000 miles and going strong ! Yes, she does drink fuel in town 14L/100km, on a long run she’ll do 10. But as I’ve had her remapped by Maptun to run on E85, she’s cheap to run in France because E85 is half the price of regular unleaded here in France. ‘Nuff said 😂
I have a 2003 Aero wagon, love it to bits, I get just under 8L/100kms on a cruise on the highway (I'm in New Zealand) The quick trips down the 3 kms to the supermarket and back kick it up to 18 or 19L/100kms, lol.
@@alastair9894 I had both an auto and a manual 9-3. Both were great cars. The auto car had pretty wild acceleration over 70mph. Both were of course well used. Loved both of them.
UA-cam just popped this video for me. You did a great job with it. I have a 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero sedan in Arctic Silver with 155K miles. I have owned it since 2016. These are great cars if maintained properly. Did anyone ever do a PCV lift kit on this car you sold? They are notorious for sludge issues.
Hey John, great question. If I remember correctly, mine had the updated factory PCV that prevented the notorious sludge issues. I believe that was done in the mid 2000's or something like that, long before I purchased it.
Just picked up an 02 Saab 9-5 wagon manual. Definitely going to do some mods these motors have potential. I want to take a 9-3 and turn it into a Swedish type r
@@ClutchKickOfficial thank you! And the handling is actually way better than I expected having a Subaru STI as well. Would love to see a small wheel base 9-3 turned into a canyon carver
I have a 96 900. Get a 99 9-3. Last year of T5 engine management and engine blocks that can reliably handle 450hp. Also blow of valves. Lots of upgrades for these cars to build a great handling, fast, fun and comfortable car. Or get a 900 and 9-3 body kit.
I loved mine defo gonna get another Mine was gunmetal grey 2.3 hot aero with near every option Paid £500! 10 month mot Guy took as a trade and heard a massive clunk when going into gears Paniced thinking needed auto box Was just a mount!! Got me a amazing deal absolutely no rust and super super clean
the pre facelift wagon is kinda of a dream car it looks super cool to me, and ofc the Aero. My dad have a second facelift one the Dame Edna one and will pretty bad quality compared to the old ones
Maybe a small correction: even though the post-2005 facelift 9-5 might look to be more GM, the head unit and the optional navigation are still Saab exclusive and the same as what could be found in late pre-facelift models. The gauge cluster is an updated look but also typical saab with the large speedometer and a switch to green backlight instead of the orange. Greetings from a 2007 9-5 owner :)
Great cars. I had my dad’s 1999 2.0t saloon until last summer when it was replaced with a 2004 Aero wagon. One strange thing (to me) is that in the saloon there’s a « ski trap » behind the rear armrest which means you can carry long loads (like skis) without folding the rear seat. I can’t really understand why the wagon doesn’t have this, at least my 2004 doesn’t. Does yours?
Huh... that's an interesting oversight. I also did not have a ski pass through. I guess the idea is you would fold down the single seat to accomplish the same thing but still fit two people in the rear?
Fun fact, you mentioned the panel looks like a plane. Thats exactly what Saab wanted it to be, the night panels color is also green, which most aircrafts have. Saab is one of the worlds largest manufacturers still to this date when it comes to planes. The cars were made to look smiliar to planes with the interior.
I would potentially be interested in buying this, but it's clear to me that only someone of the highest intelligence and good looks can own this, and that I am of the lowest. Unfortunate.
LOL. Not enough of those around. Had my kid brothers 2003 version of this serviced and Mot'ed last week. Did it with flying colours. Still feels in no way worn out. Magic. Sweden is thinly populated. They build these to last. And be able to withstand hitting large animals........
Best seats in any car ever.
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Defi
This is a very professionally edited video, great content
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
2 years after you posted this, I flew out and bought a 9-5 Aero Wagon M/T sight unseen and drove it home to be the vehicle I raise my kids in.
I had an OG 9-3 already but your vid played a large part in nudging me when I looked for a larger vehicle.
There were about 10,000 corollas sold in the US for every 9-5 manual-aero-wagon (only 834 ever sold in the states in that config from 99-09). There were 23 of the year/color I got... most are dead.
@@cloakedbug4619 Im so glad I could help play a small part in your decision! I hope your 9-5 lasts forever.
Love these, currently on my 3rd 9-5, a 2005 Aero HOT in Espresso.
Also have a 2001 OG 9-3 Aero HOT and a 2005 9-3 SS Hirsch Stage 2 factory car.
Love SAAB.
You have quite the collection! Hope you enjoyed the video.
Nice! i drive a 2005 9-5 Aero sedan stage 3 Ethanol "Maptun performance" with a performance intercooler, (315 Hp 450 nm). In the winter instead i drive my 2004 9-5 AERO wagon manual stage 1 "Nordic performance" with a performance intercooler ( 270 hp 400 nm). Great cars and with snowtires on them really good for winte. I live in sweden.
They are cheap performance cars here.
If you decide to upgrade engine (stage 1 and forward) i recommend switching the stock intercooler for a performance one, since the stock one is not sufficant!
BTW the car shown in the video only got 120000 km, nice!
Tremendous car. I have a 9-5 Aero 2004, only 94.000 km driven. I only use it during the summer.
I am checking out a 2005 saab 95 wagon with 250000kms tomorrow
I'm in love with this solid unatemporal design
~ holy crap it is fast ! My friends love it and i love having the ability to past people on the freeway easily. I can overpower cars with V8 motors and this thing is a rocket !!!
I just bought a 9-5 aero from 01 with stage 5 maptun so 340 HP and it's just a quick comfortable family car and mine have drive 400,xxxx and drives fantastic still
Congrats on the purchase and hope you enjoy for many years to come!
Congrats, I was as it happens checking the Maptun website thinking about a stage 5 for my -05 Aero. Currently on stage 1 and it already is ridiculously fast. Can you elaborate on how different the stage 5 feels compared to the stage 1? Is it a big difference?
My mom has owned several 9-5s and 9-3s. They were quite unreliable (Probably with how she drives), but the one thing that she had to say that she loved with them was how comfortable the seats were.
My dad has owned several 9-3s, and a few 9000s and the one that he currently owns is an NG 900 Cabriolet that he has owned for 13 years. I personally LOVE them and love the 900. There's a chance when I get my driver's license that I get the 900 because he sort of wants a new car but doesn't want to just sell the old one to another person (The last time he did that, the 9-3 got junked and he still loves it). The school where I study in becoming a car mechanic as well owns a 2003 9-5 that's quite base. It just drives and we work on it when it's needed (Not often)
Thanks for sharing your Saab story! Always love hearing people's experiences.
Unreliable in what way?
I've also had my ng900 for 13 years. 215.000k -> 340k. Full performance suspension, bigger turbo, intercooler, short shifter, clutch upgrade, etc. She's been super reliable. Got me stranded once when the fuel pump died (upgrade time. One of the upgrade times 😁). Bought it for $1100 and learned to work on cars from it. Also learned to drive a manual. I raced an autocross race in it. I built a sleeping platform and camped at a ski resort in it.
The cup holder is sweet! Can’t go wrong an Aero, let alone a manual wagon.
Long live the manual wagon.
Just love my 2004 Aero Wagon. 205000 miles and going strong !
Yes, she does drink fuel in town 14L/100km, on a long run she’ll do 10. But as I’ve had her remapped by Maptun to run on E85, she’s cheap to run in France because E85 is half the price of regular unleaded here in France. ‘Nuff said 😂
I have a 2003 Aero wagon, love it to bits, I get just under 8L/100kms on a cruise on the highway (I'm in New Zealand) The quick trips down the 3 kms to the supermarket and back kick it up to 18 or 19L/100kms, lol.
Truly professional video. Could've been official promo material!
@@Maring0418 Thank you!
Seriously handsome vehicle. Great review.
It IS a handsome vehicle. Thanks for watching!
Saabs are quirky indeed. All Saabs are cool but… the wagon and manual transmission score extra points.
I think they'd score pretty high on the Top Gear Cool Wall.
@@ClutchKickOfficial most definitely
You've obviously haven't driven the auto.
@@alastair9894 I had both an auto and a manual 9-3. Both were great cars. The auto car had pretty wild acceleration over 70mph. Both were of course well used. Loved both of them.
How gorgeous to drive swedish cars in the states.
It is a special event, that's for sure!
is parking on IKEA parking lot REALLY necessary 😂
Absolutely
Yes man it is , whats your problem? Next time he might film on your driveway
UA-cam just popped this video for me. You did a great job with it. I have a 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero sedan in Arctic Silver with 155K miles. I have owned it since 2016. These are great cars if maintained properly. Did anyone ever do a PCV lift kit on this car you sold? They are notorious for sludge issues.
Hey John, great question. If I remember correctly, mine had the updated factory PCV that prevented the notorious sludge issues. I believe that was done in the mid 2000's or something like that, long before I purchased it.
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drying to get my hands on an early 2000s aero
They're definitely getting tough to find.
Great video, really thorough review of the design touches and practicalities of the model. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This car needs more love.
Yes
Just picked up an 02 Saab 9-5 wagon manual. Definitely going to do some mods these motors have potential. I want to take a 9-3 and turn it into a Swedish type r
Congrats on the purchase! I heard the engine holds power really well. Lots of people have good luck with tuning them.
@@ClutchKickOfficial thank you! And the handling is actually way better than I expected having a Subaru STI as well. Would love to see a small wheel base 9-3 turned into a canyon carver
I have a 96 900. Get a 99 9-3. Last year of T5 engine management and engine blocks that can reliably handle 450hp. Also blow of valves. Lots of upgrades for these cars to build a great handling, fast, fun and comfortable car. Or get a 900 and 9-3 body kit.
I loved mine defo gonna get another
Mine was gunmetal grey
2.3 hot aero with near every option
Paid £500! 10 month mot
Guy took as a trade and heard a massive clunk when going into gears
Paniced thinking needed auto box
Was just a mount!!
Got me a amazing deal absolutely no rust and super super clean
My 03 looks exactly the same, I love my Saab, nicest car I;ve ever driven. Mine is probably the only one like it in Hawaii.
the pre facelift wagon is kinda of a dream car it looks super cool to me, and ofc the Aero. My dad have a second facelift one the Dame Edna one and will pretty bad quality compared to the old ones
I've also heard the same thing about the final facelift in terms of quality.
I bought a Saab 9-5 2007 sedan as my first car. Its the most calming and thrilling thing there is.
Really DO need to get out more There's a Whole world to explore.
Thank you so much ❤️
Maybe a small correction: even though the post-2005 facelift 9-5 might look to be more GM, the head unit and the optional navigation are still Saab exclusive and the same as what could be found in late pre-facelift models. The gauge cluster is an updated look but also typical saab with the large speedometer and a switch to green backlight instead of the orange. Greetings from a 2007 9-5 owner :)
Interesting thoughts. You're right about the navigation but the standard stereo is just lifted from other GM products. Thank you for watching!
THISSSSSSSS ISSSS SICKKKKKK.
What an amazing Saab 9-5 wagon, brother. WOW. Gorgeous for us car guys who know. ;) JV Johnny 😉
Great review, best of luck with the sale!!
Thank you for watching!
Great cars. I had my dad’s 1999 2.0t saloon until last summer when it was replaced with a 2004 Aero wagon. One strange thing (to me) is that in the saloon there’s a « ski trap » behind the rear armrest which means you can carry long loads (like skis) without folding the rear seat. I can’t really understand why the wagon doesn’t have this, at least my 2004 doesn’t. Does yours?
Huh... that's an interesting oversight. I also did not have a ski pass through. I guess the idea is you would fold down the single seat to accomplish the same thing but still fit two people in the rear?
Saab has Pure beauty and elegance that's why I have two saabs.
Fun fact, you mentioned the panel looks like a plane. Thats exactly what Saab wanted it to be, the night panels color is also green, which most aircrafts have.
Saab is one of the worlds largest manufacturers still to this date when it comes to planes. The cars were made to look smiliar to planes with the interior.
SWEDEN has snow 3-4 months…
The best cup holders hands down.
Yes but terrible for holding metal water bottles.
Fantastic job. Mine (01") has never expressed torque steer.
Oh really? Mine would torque steer all the time.
@@ClutchKickOfficial I've owned 5 Saabs. A few had terrible torque steer. Probably caused by worn suspension and drivetrain parts.
What did it sell for. Manual 95's are the car to get especially as we get into the 20 plus years of age.
If you click the link in the description, you can see it sold for $10,000.
His English is great
我在台灣，我也是開同年份這一款的車，只可惜我的是自排車，這是一部即安全又實用的旅行車😄👍👍👍👍👍
在台湾, Saab很常见吗？
@@ClutchKickOfficial 在GM汽車還沒宣布saab 命運之前，在台灣是與BMW. 5. 系列同等級的。
😂在當年盛況之時街頭能見度非常高，提起SAAB 給人的第一印象就是性能與安全。
台灣的代理商 商富汽車 陳老闆對SAAB 情有獨鍾，不離不棄堅持到目前，雖然已經沒有販售新車，仍然對老車友照顧得無微不至，真是一位難得的企業家👍👍👍👍👍
this sold for 10k, amazing
It was mostly because of this video. Buyer was extremely confident about condition of the car after watching this review.
Curtain airbags came after side airbags in the seats.
It would need the rear wagon spoiler to look better in my opinion
I did consider trying to find a spoiler for it at one point.
Moose test, not Elk.
Thank you for the correction!
You guys, realy think it's as good well done car as a BMW, MB or Audi, or could be better ?
很漂亮的一部車👍👍👍👍👍
This is one of the least quirky Saabs
I would potentially be interested in buying this, but it's clear to me that only someone of the highest intelligence and good looks can own this, and that I am of the lowest. Unfortunate.
No no, you are the man for the job.
LOL. Not enough of those around. Had my kid brothers 2003 version of this serviced and Mot'ed last week. Did it with flying colours. Still feels in no way worn out. Magic. Sweden is thinly populated. They build these to last. And be able to withstand hitting large animals........
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1997-2010
In the US, the first generation 9-5 ran from the 1999 model year until the 2009 model year. This can be verified on esaabparts.com.