"'the whole rear differential unit needs to be replaced. I was quoted 4000 for the fix.". Yes, the cheapest purchase price. But to get it fixed will cost you $4,000.
I bought the cheapest 2006 Saab 9-3 Sedan for $350 and 2007 9-3 SportCombi for $400. Was a good deal. Now I have a running 9-3 SportCombi with a 2006 Saab 9-3 engine. :-p
crashed a 91 900 16s cabriolet into a tree at 90kmh ... car was lost allthough the roof stil worked lol ... but i had nothing but some sore muscles next morning ..best cars EVER
Something tells me we will be seeing the return of Saab in some iteration soon enough.. It just has too much brand recognition to not be exploited. Been driving Saabs exclusively since '01 ... I LOVE THEM!!!
I love the NG 9-5s. Saabs are such rare and beautiful cars, and they didn't deserve to be neglected and forgotten the way they were by both GM and conusmers. Also, I really liked the video.
Today I also bought 95 aero. (26000$, the Swedish crown is currently extremely low) The one I bought have all specs except panorama roof and has 4300 miles. The car is coming home on Monday!
Dude you made the steal of the century! Congratulations sir! I have lived in the U.S (in NC) for 15 years and the last 4 years in Sweden where I am currently at and a NG 9-5 here goes for around 20k euroes. I am a Saab enthusiast myself and have a friend who works at the Saab parts warehouse. Currently only own 2 Saabs but man! I'm in disbelief you got that car so cheap! Best wishes with all you do and if you need any help with anything let me know 😀
Just managed to find and buy a 2010 V6 XWD Aero yesterday after looking for over a year. Finally one popped up. It will complement my 2001 9-3. Griffin Up!
What a great deal, that’s what’s up man! I just scored a Saab 9-7x for $2k - Gonna make it as good as new, still a great Saab even though it’s a copy of a Trailblazer, it’s still a lot nicer than a trailblazer and runs/feels like a Saab so I’m still happy! Definitely looking at grabbing a 2011 9-5 Aero soon!
I bought a 2004 Aero at an estate sale for $500. All it needed was a $23 turbo dump valve I put on myself with pliers. Black wagon, runs and looks great. Original owner was right not to drive it. You don't want to lock-up in front of an 18-wheeler. By the time this model was made the Aero name was watered down to the point you are basically driving a Buick.
Well, where it does share a platform with the LaCrosse, it's definitely more European in it's styling, handling and comfort. I've driven this generation LaCrosse and the 9-5 and they're similar, but definitely not the same. I may do a comparison video on the two. As for the diff locking up on the freeway or something -- that wouldn't happen at that point. When I do the video of taking the old differential apart you'll see why -- but I'll spill the beans now. The crack in the diff is the reason it was able to spin freely. It did seize up at one point, then broke itself loose.
Great deal! I wish I could find a 9-5 Aero wagon. I've had 2, 9-5 wagons a 03 Aero and a 04 Arc. Both gone now... I'm currently trying to satisfy my self with the other Swedish car company. Volvo. 05 XC90 and 06 V50. I miss my SAAB's.
This is so cool. $1,000. That's amazing. I think you should try to restore it as much as you can to mint condition and either enjoy it or sell it to another enthusiast and see what you can sell it for. A bit like Wheelers Dealers? :) Good luck with the channel. BR SaabCars
the Aero version is quite fast aswell. As a swede i see these cars everyday. Here in sweden you can raise the horsepower in your saab to around 300hp for only 500$. just changing some parameters in the car computer. Then they become really really fast.
Hello, we recently brought '11 Aero TTiD4 XWD with Hirsch exhaust and wish you luck and many miles with your Saab. Finger crossed from me and my wife ... both Saabists.
My first car was a '78 Saab 99 given to me in parts in the mid 90's by my uncle who used to do Saab transmission benchwork in Tahoe. It was a car he bought as a parts car for his '78 99. He changed the imput gear in his Trans to double its tooth count. It was a slug off the line but you could downshift to 2nd at 70 mph and hit 120 in 4th. He reguarly drove it 150 mph and once made a trip from NYC to Denver in 30 hours. Sad to see what GM did for such an iconic brand
Sooo would you sell this once fixed? And if so how much? I just got a '08 9-3 blue 2.0t sportcombi after giving up on looking for a ng9-5 aero, but i love the space, comfort and performance and would still grab one if i could find a decent deal. Plus I'm 6'2 and the sunroof of the 2011 cuts into headroom pretty bad.
Congratulations on the find. I currently own a 02 Saab 95 .Has 250000 mile drives well love the car..looking for another one a convertible.. Saab are so underrated..
I just bought a documented one owner 2008 SAAB 9-5 Turbo with 96,000 miles on it,and the car is darn near perfect! It is just a BLAST to drive! I haven’t had the car that long,and I’m ALREADY looking at a low mileage 1996 9000 to add to my garage. 😎
I had one of these for a week before I hit a deer and totalled it. Bought it on April 22, wrecked it on May 2nd... I was soooo pissed off when I got that call
That's sad. About a year ago I was involved in an accident with my 9-4x and was worried it was going to get totalled. I got lucky and it wasn't, plus the pars were available to fix it.
Saab Dr i think that was the problem with mine, they couldn't find the parts for it... but I ended up making a couple thousand from the insurance so I can't really complain too much but man, I miss that car lol
Great buy. Here in Australia that would be an $8-10,000 car, even with the damage. 2002 9/3’s are selling for up to $4,000! I’ll look forward to seeing how it’s fixed and the cost. I think that Saab’s later cars all suffered with too much General Motors D.N.A.
The fact that you drove it 90 miles with a bad rear diff its no surprise. The rear dont power the car under normal conditions. The transmission awd system vectors power to the rear wheels when the traction control senses one of the rear wheels is slipping. So theoretically you were not driving the rear wheels, they were just trailing along.
Going to sub, cause I am a Saabist, having previously owned a 9-3 Aero with that same engine - it was JZW tuned and went bang and... it cost me an arm and a leg, but I did make it run again. Do keep updating on costs, etc and would be nice to see videos of the actual work - when you replace the diff. Also, try to make some videos of the process of sourcing a replacement diff. I would look at other cars that have the same setup and try to find a diff from a scrapyard.
OMG What a great deal! When I was done watching the video I went straight ahead and scrolled through all the NG 9-5 Aero for sale where I live and dreamt away for the next 15 min hoping I would be as lucky to find a deal like that :P Good video, subscribed hoping for more episodes and that your channel goes well! Cheers!
I got my clean title 93 linear for 800 bucks 80k miles later she still runs like a clock. No problem I haven't been able to handle. Except tie rods which I had to watch your video to get right lol.
Recall seeing this model everyday driven by my neighbor in 2014 thinking ‘what a beautiful car, I could never afford that, wonder what brand it is?’ Now own an ‘06 9-3 Aero. A little education goes a long way.
Definitely find a good Saab shop in your area and have the transfer case and rest axle fluids and filter changed. That service should be done every 20k (ish) miles.
Definitely subbed! Thanks. Looking forward to more videos. I've a '05 9-3 ARC. 5-sp trans. went out with 250K miles. Plan to replace but for now driving a Buick Lacrosse which reminds me of the NG 9-5. I think Saab engineers had a hand in the design of the Buick.
I did a quick inspection of the car when I purchased it. Crawled as far under it as I could to look at the diff -- it just looked like it was leaking or the mechanic just did a sloppy job with the fill. Everything else looked pretty good.
@@Lamster66 that was my thought and feeling exactly. Even if the rear axle was actually locked I would have bought it and had it brought back to my house.
There is one 5 miles from my house.They want 10.5 110,00 miles. Beautiful car. I am a previous GM era Saab owner. 2007 93. I love and believe in these cars. If the 95 was a manual, it would already be safe and warm in my garage.
Should share all wheel drive components with the Vauxhall/opal on which it’s based right? I don’t live over there but if they sold that gen Buick LaCrosse with all wheel drive, might be able to find a diff from one of those pretty easily
Yup, there are a few Buicks and other GM products that share that Haladex system. I actually have an upcoming video on that and searching for a rear diff for this car (and purchasing one and picking it up)
I just subscribed and already love your channel, good videos! You didn’t say, but I take it the engine is a four cylinder, or is this the six? I’m on my third Saab that I bought from my mechanic who’s had I think fifteen of them over the years, it’s a 1998 900SE and I love it! Granted it doesn’t have that silky/cushy GM ride that my 1999 9-5 SE (V6) has, but it also doesn’t have that crap GM V6 in it either. It has virtually the same powerful yet fuel efficient turbo four in it that’s trouble free like the 1987 9000 Turbo 5-speed I had back in 1992 that was a blast to drive. I’m parting with my 9-5 SE as it’s been a money pit (two engines and a transmission and MANY other issues), and hope to replace it with a 2007-2009 9-5 as I cannot afford a 2010/2011 9-5 right now. Looking forward to more great content from your channel and thanks!
Saab Dr You’re being kind as that hasn’t been my experience. That car has had three engines, two of which I put in and I’ve had enough and it’s going on Craigslist today or tomorrow. Hopefully, I’ll get another 9-5 (four cylinder) 2006-2009 as I LOVE the 9-5. Thanks for your channel and response.
Saab Dr So I need a seeing eye dog.... HOW I didn’t see that you said the 2.8 V6 Turbo has become a mystery....my apologies, you’re right, I have the 3.0 V6 Turbo which is junk and that’s a shame as the rest of the car is lovely except for the A/C during the day and the local authorised Saab repair shop owner has a 2001 or 2002 9-5 wagon and has the same complaint and Saab and Volvo is all his shop repairs. Must’ve been poor design from ‘99-‘02 as we’re in Orlando Florida where it’s hotter than AFRICA. I’m convinced a newer (06-09) will be better. Thanks!
I've seen quite a fee complaints about the 2010-2011 9-5s and rust/paint. I know that this one has some rust in places it shouldn't for being an 8 year old car.
Almost flew to Cleveland, car listed for 5 months at $11000, AutoNation Corp slashed it down to $8300. Thought and thought then realized I don't have $8300. Someone else bought it :-(
Idiot..... Thought and thought yeah before you realised you couldn't afford it..... DUHHHHH Yeah, I know the feeling, I'm thinking about a new Bugatti Veyron... I'm thinking and thinking but then eventually it came to me that I just don't have a spare couple of mil lying around... Duh, silly me, especially after all that thinking. #dumbfuck
I checked that one out actually. 130k in it, minor overheating problems and trans didn't feel solid, it also didn't have the aero rims. Plus the 2010 is a little more comfortable without the sunroof, but i am 6'2. I was looking for one for months, there was a much nicer one in Salina kansas and a beautiful fjord blue one in new jersey i was debating on driving to get/having shipped. Ended up getting a 2008 blue 9-3 2.0t wagon for 3,800. Not quite as fast, and not as luxurious/comfy, but actually a lot more fun. There was also a 08 9-3 aero xwd for sale, but it was in Detroit and he wanted 7k. Shame because saab xwd uses true torque vectoring.
There was one last week in i think Roanoke Virginia for $6500. High mileage at 167k and scratches on the right door. They called me repeatedly. I remembered i don't have 6500 for a car. Sold over the weekend for $6000. V6 awd.
Honestly that's par for the course up here in Wisconsin on an 8 year old car. They use salt and aren't shy about it and I'm sure it didn't have regular underbody flushes.
I have a 2011 saab 9-5 can you or anyone explain why the light bulb warning goes off in my turn signal, I don't jefe any bulb blown. Is anoing because it happened out of the blue, in the left side, the right turn was working perfectly until today now both sides are doing the same but either side has all the lights bulbs working. Can you help me out
That's so cheap. In decent condition those goes for 35-40 000 usd in Norway. There isn't even one every year for sale almost so... Good luck with the work on it!
I should have bid on the cars Saab had at their office in Royal Oak,Mi when it closed down... Your 9-5 has some major corrosion under there, my 2010 9-3 sportcombi has barely any and I'm in Michigan. maybe that exhaust shield fell off when they bottomed out that diff
I actually didn't think the rust was that bad for an 8 year old WI car that probably was just driven. I'll say this-- I've definitely seen worse. Our 2010 9-3 also has less rust on the subframe and whatnot, perhaps those had better corrosion protection. As for that exhaust sheild he told me it fell off... I'll get it back in there when I do the diff.
Excellent video! I have a 1991 9000 turbo S...its been sitting for a while and it's not healthy, but, it was my dad's and he has given it to me so the car is very special to me. I'm having a lot of difficulty finding a good mechanic for it... how feasible is it for me to work on it as a novice/ how can I get some help..
There is a classic 900 Facebook group that is very helpful. There are also the forums (saablink, saabnet, etc). Depending on where you live you could always find a Saab OSC.
Here in the US a a realistic retail number on that car would be in the 9000-11000 range. Private party would vary in a similar range -- possibly slightly lower.
In May of 2017 my Swedish friend decided he would leave the UK and retire to Sweden on the basis that the British had voted to leave Europe. As a result, I offered him £700 for his 85,000 mile 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible (we drive on the correct side of the road, whereas the Swedes decided in 1967 to switch to driving on the right). He beat me down to £625 (No, that's not a typo). So I reckon I purchased the cheapest Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible in the UK - On the current exchange rate, I think I maybe paid less than $1000! - If Brexit does what I think it will to our currency, it might just turn out that I paid the equivalent of $10. Either way, it's been one hell of a bargain - A real hooligan car, just right for a 69 year old ready for a late-life crisis.
Damn, an Aero with not even 140 000 km for 1000 dollars. Vectors and Linears (2010 and 2011 9-5s) costs 10-20 000 USD here in Sweden, with an Aero with just 12000 km topping the list with a price of 40 000 USD.
I wish doug would review any saab, especially last gen v6awd aero like this, turbox, 9-7xaero or saabaru, like these things really have those quirks and features.
Man lucky you been looking for a saab from the wagon to the one you have also the 97x SUV if you have any saab selling please I want first dibs had a 93 hatchback turbo man miss my car lol still recovering
No way wrong differential fluid caused that pumkin to break. That pumpkin broke because the car slid sideways and hit something like a curb or it was in a wreck.
@@chatins It's fixed and I've put 1900 mi on it already... But definitely could have made quite a bit parting it out... Check out the repair video, and I also have a 1900 mi with a full add-up of all the expenses of fixing it. I'd bet it's less than most would expect. :-)
I actually have some videos that wilm be coming out soon. We had torrential downpours the past few days and the shop flooded. I'm hoping to edit tonight and get them up tomorrow.
I think the mechanic only filled one half of the diff -- since it has two Chambers. Then the internals over heated and seized and then it cracked because of the force from it being driven with a seized differential.
Sweet SAAB X is it the Turbo6 sorry comment before watching I know they did a SAABARU 93 X Nothing wrong with that Subaru makes good stuff.. Including the Toyota rwd sports coupe I've loved SAABS since when the V4 coupe slowly evolved to the 99 turbo, 900 turbo... You get the point
This is so cool! So happy people are finally posting more and more about the NGs(there much more videos on the OG in terms of tuning maintenance and the likes, not that I complain as a saab fan lol). Love the ng 9-5. Can't wait to get one and tune it to 400hp and keep it running forever as I will have no need for any other big good looking, well proportioned sedans.
Sorry, but I just had to post. I'm having a really hard time with you feeling the need to talk the poor seller down 200 bucks. We all like to get the best deal, but come on. What, it wasn't cheap enough for you at $1200? Just my opinion.
I actually didn't talk him down. He had agreed to the lower price with a friend of mine that was going to ship the car cross country. When shipping became too much I went in and saw the car and he agreed that he would still do the price he offered my friend. When I picked the car up I offered to go get him the other $200 (or even more if he wanted) but his parents told him that he said he would sell it for $1,000 so that's what he's sticking to. I probably would have paid double what I did for the car after I saw it.
I dont understand how a car that relatively new can break a differential housing like that. It just says a lot about the company and the money they spent on the materials to build their cars.
Actually it says a lot about the tech that worked on it last. My guess is that the differential wasn't refilled correctly. The car was brought on with a "service xwd" light -- which isn't on. The part of the diff that's broken is the actual differential side not the Haladex side that would trip the light.
After talking to multiple GM and Saab techs the only time any of them has seen the diff crack like that is when it's been run dry. We'll see what the inside looks like when I open it up, but it's the most logical issue. The rear diff "locked up" on the techs test drive -- per the original owner. And was fine prior.
"Cheapest 2010 Saab 9-5 Aero XWD in the USA"... I'd say it's probably fair to call it the cheapest in the WORLD at $1,000.
"'the whole rear differential unit needs to be replaced. I was quoted 4000 for the fix.". Yes, the cheapest purchase price. But to get it fixed will cost you $4,000.
I have 1 thing to say to you my friend, "sweden"
I bought the cheapest 2006 Saab 9-3 Sedan for $350 and 2007 9-3 SportCombi for $400. Was a good deal. Now I have a running 9-3 SportCombi with a 2006 Saab 9-3 engine. :-p
Sad end to a beautiful car company. A Saab once saved a friends life...car was totaled...she walked away with a couple of scratches.
Yes I have a 2003 9-5 and it’s my favorite car out of all the cars I’ve ever owned and it’s super fast I love it
crashed a 91 900 16s cabriolet into a tree at 90kmh ... car was lost allthough the roof stil worked lol ... but i had nothing but some sore muscles next morning ..best cars EVER
Something tells me we will be seeing the return of Saab in some iteration soon enough.. It just has too much brand recognition to not be exploited. Been driving Saabs exclusively since '01 ... I LOVE THEM!!!
Thanks for taking care of old Saab. We need to preserve these great cars
I love the NG 9-5s. Saabs are such rare and beautiful cars, and they didn't deserve to be neglected and forgotten the way they were by both GM and conusmers. Also, I really liked the video.
Been in love with this car since it came out. I'm glad this one was saved instead of being scrapped.
Today I also bought 95 aero. (26000$, the Swedish crown is currently extremely low) The one I bought have all specs except panorama roof and has 4300 miles. The car is coming home on Monday!
You just earned a subscriber. Engaging presenting style and character, not overly edited and my favourite sort of content! This channel will get big.
Thank you!!
Dude you made the steal of the century! Congratulations sir! I have lived in the U.S (in NC) for 15 years and the last 4 years in Sweden where I am currently at and a NG 9-5 here goes for around 20k euroes. I am a Saab enthusiast myself and have a friend who works at the Saab parts warehouse. Currently only own 2 Saabs but man! I'm in disbelief you got that car so cheap!
Best wishes with all you do and if you need any help with anything let me know 😀
Just managed to find and buy a 2010 V6 XWD Aero yesterday after looking for over a year. Finally one popped up. It will complement my 2001 9-3. Griffin Up!
What a great deal, that’s what’s up man! I just scored a Saab 9-7x for $2k - Gonna make it as good as new, still a great Saab even though it’s a copy of a Trailblazer, it’s still a lot nicer than a trailblazer and runs/feels like a Saab so I’m still happy! Definitely looking at grabbing a 2011 9-5 Aero soon!
I recently purchased a 11' 9-5 AERO for $350. High miles but excellent vehicle! I LOVE it!
I bought a 2004 Aero at an estate sale for $500. All it needed was a $23 turbo dump valve I put on myself with pliers. Black wagon, runs and looks great. Original owner was right not to drive it. You don't want to lock-up in front of an 18-wheeler. By the time this model was made the Aero name was watered down to the point you are basically driving a Buick.
Well, where it does share a platform with the LaCrosse, it's definitely more European in it's styling, handling and comfort. I've driven this generation LaCrosse and the 9-5 and they're similar, but definitely not the same. I may do a comparison video on the two. As for the diff locking up on the freeway or something -- that wouldn't happen at that point. When I do the video of taking the old differential apart you'll see why -- but I'll spill the beans now. The crack in the diff is the reason it was able to spin freely. It did seize up at one point, then broke itself loose.
Saabs are cool.
Great deal! I wish I could find a 9-5 Aero wagon. I've had 2, 9-5 wagons a 03 Aero and a 04 Arc. Both gone now...
I'm currently trying to satisfy my self with the other Swedish car company. Volvo. 05 XC90 and 06 V50.
I miss my SAAB's.
This is so cool. $1,000. That's amazing. I think you should try to restore it as much as you can to mint condition and either enjoy it or sell it to another enthusiast and see what you can sell it for. A bit like Wheelers Dealers? :) Good luck with the channel.
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I remember reading your story on a Saab FB page. lucky bum! subscribed, looking forward to the videos!!!
So cool I always wanted a 2010-2011 Saab 9-5 Aero since I was 10 years old now I’m 18 and I own one I really love it
Lavonte A Hey man, that's awesome! I'm 16 and I just got a 9-5 Aero... Not bad at all for a first car...😂
Nicholas Trambitas Hey wow that so cool hope you enjoy yours 😄
the Aero version is quite fast aswell. As a swede i see these cars everyday. Here in sweden you can raise the horsepower in your saab to around 300hp for only 500$. just changing some parameters in the car computer. Then they become really really fast.
Nice car. Glad to find your channel. I'm big Saab fan. Can't wait to next video.
Hello, we recently brought '11 Aero TTiD4 XWD with Hirsch exhaust and wish you luck and many miles with your Saab. Finger crossed from me and my wife ... both Saabists.
I was dying to see what you did with this car... Please keep us updated !
Incredible story and congratulations on the amazing car! I own one myself and it's an absolute dream to drive!
I've wanted one since we bought my wife's 2010 9-3 and I sat in one on the show floor at the Saab dealership. Thank you!
My first car was a '78 Saab 99 given to me in parts in the mid 90's by my uncle who used to do Saab transmission benchwork in Tahoe. It was a car he bought as a parts car for his '78 99. He changed the imput gear in his Trans to double its tooth count. It was a slug off the line but you could downshift to 2nd at 70 mph and hit 120 in 4th. He reguarly drove it 150 mph and once made a trip from NYC to Denver in 30 hours. Sad to see what GM did for such an iconic brand
86.5k miles??? $1000??? Hell yes!!!
Thank you for making UA-cam videos! I'm very excited to see where this goes.
Sooo would you sell this once fixed? And if so how much? I just got a '08 9-3 blue 2.0t sportcombi after giving up on looking for a ng9-5 aero, but i love the space, comfort and performance and would still grab one if i could find a decent deal. Plus I'm 6'2 and the sunroof of the 2011 cuts into headroom pretty bad.
Congratulations on the find. I currently own a 02 Saab 95 .Has 250000 mile drives well love the car..looking for another one a convertible.. Saab are so underrated..
Congrats on the channel! Thanks for sharing.
I think an opening video surveying all of your cars would be awesome.
Good luck, greetings from Israel.
God this makes me miss my 9-3 Aero. Subbed!
I just bought a documented one owner 2008 SAAB 9-5 Turbo with 96,000 miles on it,and the car is darn near perfect! It is just a BLAST to drive! I haven’t had the car that long,and I’m ALREADY looking at a low mileage 1996 9000 to add to my garage. 😎
One of my cars from the past I miss the most is my 2007 9-5 Aero. And a 96 9000 is a great car as well-- that's why I'm restoring my '95.
I REMEMBER SEEING THIS CAR! I was sure it was a scam... I missed out! Good find
I had one of these for a week before I hit a deer and totalled it. Bought it on April 22, wrecked it on May 2nd... I was soooo pissed off when I got that call
That's sad. About a year ago I was involved in an accident with my 9-4x and was worried it was going to get totalled. I got lucky and it wasn't, plus the pars were available to fix it.
Saab Dr i think that was the problem with mine, they couldn't find the parts for it... but I ended up making a couple thousand from the insurance so I can't really complain too much but man, I miss that car lol
Great buy. Here in Australia that would be an $8-10,000 car, even with the damage. 2002 9/3’s are selling for up to $4,000! I’ll look forward to seeing how it’s fixed and the cost. I think that Saab’s later cars all suffered with too much General Motors D.N.A.
Colin Prince they're about that much here too lol, I paid 10 for mine a few years ago and that was cheap
The fact that you drove it 90 miles with a bad rear diff its no surprise. The rear dont power the car under normal conditions. The transmission awd system vectors power to the rear wheels when the traction control senses one of the rear wheels is slipping. So theoretically you were not driving the rear wheels, they were just trailing along.
I bought a manual 2010 Saab 9-3 with 90,000 miles for 6,300$ yesterday. I drove a 2004 Saab 9-3 with 355,000 miles before that and I still own it.
Going to sub, cause I am a Saabist, having previously owned a 9-3 Aero with that same engine - it was JZW tuned and went bang and... it cost me an arm and a leg, but I did make it run again.
Do keep updating on costs, etc and would be nice to see videos of the actual work - when you replace the diff. Also, try to make some videos of the process of sourcing a replacement diff.
I would look at other cars that have the same setup and try to find a diff from a scrapyard.
That's the plan. Have a few other kids coming up first but then sourcing, picking up and installing a rear diff is on the list
*vids not kids -- autocorrect got me good. Lol
OMG What a great deal! When I was done watching the video I went straight ahead and scrolled through all the NG 9-5 Aero for sale where I live and dreamt away for the next 15 min hoping I would be as lucky to find a deal like that :P
Good video, subscribed hoping for more episodes and that your channel goes well!
Cheers!
I've never seen one even near this innexpensive. That's why I thought for sure that it was a scam.
And thank you!
I got my clean title 93 linear for 800 bucks 80k miles later she still runs like a clock. No problem I haven't been able to handle. Except tie rods which I had to watch your video to get right lol.
Hey any running, driving, clean title car for under $1500 USD is a win IMO
Recall seeing this model everyday driven by my neighbor in 2014 thinking ‘what a beautiful car, I could never afford that, wonder what brand it is?’ Now own an ‘06 9-3 Aero. A little education goes a long way.
I am so glad I watched this I have the same car and it's has been throwing that warning for a year service awd and rear axle
Definitely find a good Saab shop in your area and have the transfer case and rest axle fluids and filter changed. That service should be done every 20k (ish) miles.
We never got these down in Australia sadly. Amazing!
Alan Funt really, i could have sworn I saw one in June last year. Not to mention on car sales as well 🤔
$1000 ? Wow, that's a bargain. Owned 3 Saabs and would have loved to have owned this one :-)
It was an absolute steal.
@@SaabDr Absolutely :-)
Definitely subbed! Thanks. Looking forward to more videos. I've a '05 9-3 ARC. 5-sp trans. went out with 250K miles. Plan to replace but for now driving a Buick Lacrosse which reminds me of the NG 9-5. I think Saab engineers had a hand in the design of the Buick.
The LaCrosse and the NG 9-5 are platform mates, there is a lot of similarities and a lot of differences.
Could you please make a video where you show us every Saab in your collection
I'm actually working on a video for each member of the fleet.
@@SaabDr Nice
Do you usually buy stuff before checking the car ? Like fluids , filter and gasket for your diff ?
I did a quick inspection of the car when I purchased it. Crawled as far under it as I could to look at the diff -- it just looked like it was leaking or the mechanic just did a sloppy job with the fill. Everything else looked pretty good.
@@Lamster66 that was my thought and feeling exactly. Even if the rear axle was actually locked I would have bought it and had it brought back to my house.
@@Lamster66 youll love the next video I'm putting out -- hint it's a 9-3 with over 200k.
I still can't quite believe this NG 9-5 was only $1k. Awesome deal!
Tell me about it. Sometimes I can't believe it either.
There is one 5 miles from my house.They want 10.5 110,00 miles. Beautiful car. I am a previous GM era Saab owner. 2007 93. I love and believe in these cars. If the 95 was a manual, it would already be safe and warm in my garage.
Saab Doctor? Where did you got to grad school? Post your credentials.
Way to go, mister!
Congrats! Hold on to it!
That's the plan. I plan on road tripping it to SOC next year
Should share all wheel drive components with the Vauxhall/opal on which it’s based right? I don’t live over there but if they sold that gen Buick LaCrosse with all wheel drive, might be able to find a diff from one of those pretty easily
Yup, there are a few Buicks and other GM products that share that Haladex system. I actually have an upcoming video on that and searching for a rear diff for this car (and purchasing one and picking it up)
I just subscribed and already love your channel, good videos! You didn’t say, but I take it the engine is a four cylinder, or is this the six? I’m on my third Saab that I bought from my mechanic who’s had I think fifteen of them over the years, it’s a 1998 900SE and I love it! Granted it doesn’t have that silky/cushy GM ride that my 1999 9-5 SE (V6) has, but it also doesn’t have that crap GM V6 in it either. It has virtually the same powerful yet fuel efficient turbo four in it that’s trouble free like the 1987 9000 Turbo 5-speed I had back in 1992 that was a blast to drive. I’m parting with my 9-5 SE as it’s been a money pit (two engines and a transmission and MANY other issues), and hope to replace it with a 2007-2009 9-5 as I cannot afford a 2010/2011 9-5 right now. Looking forward to more great content from your channel and thanks!
This 9-5 has the 2.8L V6 Turbo. Which is a great engine actually.
Saab Dr
You’re being kind as that hasn’t been my experience. That car has had three engines, two of which I put in and I’ve had enough and it’s going on Craigslist today or tomorrow. Hopefully, I’ll get another 9-5 (four cylinder) 2006-2009 as I LOVE the 9-5. Thanks for your channel and response.
Well, the 2.8 V6 is a completely different motor from the 3.0 V6. The 3.0s could be problematic even when maintained correctly.
Saab Dr
So I need a seeing eye dog....
HOW I didn’t see that you said the 2.8 V6 Turbo has become a mystery....my apologies, you’re right, I have the 3.0 V6 Turbo which is junk and that’s a shame as the rest of the car is lovely except for the A/C during the day and the local authorised Saab repair shop owner has a 2001 or 2002 9-5 wagon and has the same complaint and Saab and Volvo is all his shop repairs. Must’ve been poor design from ‘99-‘02 as we’re in Orlando Florida where it’s hotter than AFRICA. I’m convinced a newer (06-09) will be better. Thanks!
Does anyone know how the paint is on these Saab’s? Do they rust fast? Like the 10-11 model.
I've seen quite a fee complaints about the 2010-2011 9-5s and rust/paint. I know that this one has some rust in places it shouldn't for being an 8 year old car.
#SaabNation I’m on my second saab. I love it. First was a 9-3 arc now I got a 07 Aero 6spd. I love it
Years from now 30+ these will be a collection
Hey Joe. You know me. I sliced my arm at ur house when I helped u pull the motor on a 93 Haha. Excellent videos!
What up Gunnar
Almost flew to Cleveland, car listed for 5 months at $11000, AutoNation Corp slashed it down to $8300. Thought and thought then realized I don't have $8300. Someone else bought it :-(
We are here for you
Idiot..... Thought and thought yeah before you realised you couldn't afford it..... DUHHHHH
Yeah, I know the feeling, I'm thinking about a new Bugatti Veyron... I'm thinking and thinking but then eventually it came to me that I just don't have a spare couple of mil lying around... Duh, silly me, especially after all that thinking.
#dumbfuck
@@v82mp95 damn lol
I checked that one out actually. 130k in it, minor overheating problems and trans didn't feel solid, it also didn't have the aero rims. Plus the 2010 is a little more comfortable without the sunroof, but i am 6'2. I was looking for one for months, there was a much nicer one in Salina kansas and a beautiful fjord blue one in new jersey i was debating on driving to get/having shipped. Ended up getting a 2008 blue 9-3 2.0t wagon for 3,800. Not quite as fast, and not as luxurious/comfy, but actually a lot more fun. There was also a 08 9-3 aero xwd for sale, but it was in Detroit and he wanted 7k. Shame because saab xwd uses true torque vectoring.
There was one last week in i think Roanoke Virginia for $6500. High mileage at 167k and scratches on the right door. They called me repeatedly. I remembered i don't have 6500 for a car. Sold over the weekend for $6000. V6 awd.
I have a $4,000 1984 cutlass. Makes me feel like I've missed better opportunities.
Did the underbody go through a long time acid wash? Pretty rusty for a 2010's car.
Honestly that's par for the course up here in Wisconsin on an 8 year old car. They use salt and aren't shy about it and I'm sure it didn't have regular underbody flushes.
I have a 2011 saab 9-5 can you or anyone explain why the light bulb warning goes off in my turn signal, I don't jefe any bulb blown.
Is anoing because it happened out of the blue, in the left side, the right turn was working perfectly until today now both sides are doing the same but either side has all the lights bulbs working.
Can you help me out
You probably have a bad bulb holder. I'd replace the bulbs with the LED upgrade and check the holders at the same time.
That's so cheap. In decent condition those goes for 35-40 000 usd in Norway. There isn't even one every year for sale almost so... Good luck with the work on it!
I should have bid on the cars Saab had at their office in Royal Oak,Mi when it closed down... Your 9-5 has some major corrosion under there, my 2010 9-3 sportcombi has barely any and I'm in Michigan. maybe that exhaust shield fell off when they bottomed out that diff
I actually didn't think the rust was that bad for an 8 year old WI car that probably was just driven. I'll say this-- I've definitely seen worse. Our 2010 9-3 also has less rust on the subframe and whatnot, perhaps those had better corrosion protection. As for that exhaust sheild he told me it fell off... I'll get it back in there when I do the diff.
Excellent video! I have a 1991 9000 turbo S...its been sitting for a while and it's not healthy, but, it was my dad's and he has given it to me so the car is very special to me. I'm having a lot of difficulty finding a good mechanic for it... how feasible is it for me to work on it as a novice/ how can I get some help..
Thanks in Advance!
There is a classic 900 Facebook group that is very helpful. There are also the forums (saablink, saabnet, etc). Depending on where you live you could always find a Saab OSC.
Oh and I'll say this -- if you're good at tinkering you'll be able to fix it yourself with some guidance from the forums and help from others.
Thank you so much. I subbed. Hopefully I can get back to you eventually with before and after picks!
Love ur channel man
What is the normal price for a used NG9-5 in the US? The cheapest I could find here in sweden is 10000 USD. And that so for a vector without AWD.
Here in the US a a realistic retail number on that car would be in the 9000-11000 range. Private party would vary in a similar range -- possibly slightly lower.
Turn signals look so much better on 93 but interior is nice in this still. Why ain't the new 93 got this look
Where was this channel when my beloved 2008 9-3 Aero bit the dust?
Looking forward to more content! Greetings from Sweden!
I have a 2011 SAAB 9-5 Turbo 4 for the low but not that low - amazing price
This is just a gorgeous car! 😍
In May of 2017 my Swedish friend decided he would leave the UK and retire to Sweden on the basis that the British had voted to leave Europe. As a result, I offered him £700 for his 85,000 mile 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible (we drive on the correct side of the road, whereas the Swedes decided in 1967 to switch to driving on the right). He beat me down to £625 (No, that's not a typo).
So I reckon I purchased the cheapest Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible in the UK - On the current exchange rate, I think I maybe paid less than $1000! - If Brexit does what I think it will to our currency, it might just turn out that I paid the equivalent of $10.
Either way, it's been one hell of a bargain - A real hooligan car, just right for a 69 year old ready for a late-life crisis.
A diff to that car is 1250usd at the junkyard here in Sweden
I don't doubt that for a second. Next week I'll be putting out a video on shopping for and buying a diff for it here in the US.
Saab Dr sounds great👍🏼.
Just bought an 06 for $400 and love it
How you doing my name is rhamel and I own the 93 2.0 t are thosee any good with the turbo
I've owned a few 9-3 with the 2.0 -- they've all been great cars.
How do you change the low beam headlight??
With the long bulb
Damn, an Aero with not even 140 000 km for 1000 dollars. Vectors and Linears (2010 and 2011 9-5s) costs 10-20 000 USD here in Sweden, with an Aero with just 12000 km topping the list with a price of 40 000 USD.
I saw 2 of those 9-5 scrapped here in Ireland. No body damage as written off because off flood damage.
Robbed at that price. Good on you .
I wish doug would review any saab, especially last gen v6awd aero like this, turbox, 9-7xaero or saabaru, like these things really have those quirks and features.
So what I'm hearing is that I should do a "Doug style" review of some saabs?
@@SaabDr That wouldn't be bad idea tbh.
"New series; SaabDeMiro" 😂
You just earned a new subscriber.
My dream saab !:) my 9-3 will have to do
Man lucky you been looking for a saab from the wagon to the one you have also the 97x SUV if you have any saab selling please I want first dibs had a 93 hatchback turbo man miss my car lol still recovering
No way wrong differential fluid caused that pumkin to break. That pumpkin broke because the car slid sideways and hit something like a curb or it was in a wreck.
If you watch far enough I believe that the diff fluid was drained and improperly filled on that side of the diff (the haldex diff has two chambers)
@@SaabDr You could definitely make money parting it out.
@@chatins It's fixed and I've put 1900 mi on it already... But definitely could have made quite a bit parting it out... Check out the repair video, and I also have a 1900 mi with a full add-up of all the expenses of fixing it. I'd bet it's less than most would expect. :-)
Stunning car! Great job!
So lucky i found you
I was so close to getting this before you lol Wish I had - I was hesitating.
Heck I was local and I hesitated. It seemed to be too good of a deal to be true.
nice score, that's about what one tail light goes for...
Keep going, more content!
I actually have some videos that wilm be coming out soon. We had torrential downpours the past few days and the shop flooded. I'm hoping to edit tonight and get them up tomorrow.
Fancy seeing you here 👀.
so you think the mechanic hamfisted this, forced it on and broke it?
I think the mechanic only filled one half of the diff -- since it has two Chambers. Then the internals over heated and seized and then it cracked because of the force from it being driven with a seized differential.
I went one so bad! Love it
My Estate version cost me £395...bloody nice car!!!
Well done!
It stil looks current.
$1000 for a NG9-5 Aero. My guy that shit a fuckin steal
Goldwing SAAB in NY has a rear Diff.
Picking up one locally. Less shipping. Lol
Sweet SAAB X is it the Turbo6 sorry comment before watching I know they did a SAABARU 93 X Nothing wrong with that Subaru makes good stuff.. Including the Toyota rwd sports coupe I've loved SAABS since when the V4 coupe slowly evolved to the 99 turbo, 900 turbo... You get the point
The Saabaru was the 9-2x, the 9-3x is different-- its the 9-3 with Haldex AWD or XWD as saab calls it.
Saab Dr I love this.. Congrats on finding a very nice car
Thank you Aric!
Great find
And I thought I got a deal when I bought a 9-3 Arc for $1000 with bullet holes in the body
This is so cool! So happy people are finally posting more and more about the NGs(there much more videos on the OG in terms of tuning maintenance and the likes, not that I complain as a saab fan lol).
Love the ng 9-5. Can't wait to get one and tune it to 400hp and keep it running forever as I will have no need for any other big good looking, well proportioned sedans.
Good ol wisconsin
Gotta love WI. I know I do :-)
If you have Saab convertibles, I would be very interested.
We do have convertibles, and I'll be making some videos on them coming up.
Is it possible to use opel insignia diff?
We don't have the Insignia in the US, however there are a few other GM vehicles that I'm looking into to get a new diff for it.
Maybe Buick Regal or Buick LaCrosse?
Sorry, but I just had to post. I'm having a really hard time with you feeling the need to talk the poor seller down 200 bucks. We all like to get the best deal, but come on. What, it wasn't cheap enough for you at $1200? Just my opinion.
I actually didn't talk him down. He had agreed to the lower price with a friend of mine that was going to ship the car cross country. When shipping became too much I went in and saw the car and he agreed that he would still do the price he offered my friend. When I picked the car up I offered to go get him the other $200 (or even more if he wanted) but his parents told him that he said he would sell it for $1,000 so that's what he's sticking to. I probably would have paid double what I did for the car after I saw it.
@@SaabDr Apologies. It really is none of my business. I guess it was my emotional attachment to the brand that made me feel the need to post.
@@thomascolato222 No worries. I just wanted to clarify.
I dont understand how a car that relatively new can break a differential housing like that. It just says a lot about the company and the money they spent on the materials to build their cars.
Actually it says a lot about the tech that worked on it last. My guess is that the differential wasn't refilled correctly. The car was brought on with a "service xwd" light -- which isn't on. The part of the diff that's broken is the actual differential side not the Haladex side that would trip the light.
@@SaabDr sorry man but no one said the guy did anything wrong. That was your assumption.
After talking to multiple GM and Saab techs the only time any of them has seen the diff crack like that is when it's been run dry. We'll see what the inside looks like when I open it up, but it's the most logical issue. The rear diff "locked up" on the techs test drive -- per the original owner. And was fine prior.
And honestly I hope it's not because the tech filled it wrong, but all signs point to that being the issue