SAAB 9-3X // A Last Hurrah From the Great Swedish Car Company
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- Опубліковано 11 вер 2024
- The SAAB 9-3X is an ultra rare car built in the final days of SAAB. It's surprisingly brilliant.
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Car on review: SAAB 9-3X 2.0T (Sportwagon / Sportcombi)
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Just recently spent thousands to keep my 08 9-3 Aero 2.8 on the road. I’m happy I did. It’s great driving it again.
Thanks for keeping it on the road! :)
@@CarSteve such a beautiful engine
The 9-3x is one of the only Saabs I have not owned. Now I want to buy one.
Haha you have to complete the collection!
Love Saab. ❤ It is the best car. I'm still running my 9-5 Aero. Great video and an awesome estate. Didn't get them in NZ. So nice to see.
i’m 21 brought a saab 9-3 wagon just over a month ago and i’m obsessed, always been a fan of saabs but owning one is so much better than i was expecting, love it!
Had a TTID as my first car when I was 21, it was great until the inherent flaw of the intake manifold swirl flaps were ingested into the engine
Awesome, nice car and totally different to what most people your age go for 👍👍
This car is a beast in the winter, doesn't matter if there's 3 feet of snow on a forest backroad it can still get through. I've even rescued Xdrive BMWs that had gotten stuck in the snow with it without issues.
I have owned a 9-3X 2.0T from new and I absolutely love it. As I can no longer buy a new Saab, I have just sent it for repairs and refurbishment to as near as new condition as possible, to Hagstrom Saab in Norfolk. Hopefully I will get another 10 years out of it.
Fantastic. Good to hear from a 9-3X owner, and thanks for keeping it on the road.
Hope the bill isn't too steep. I bought the car in the video with 82,000 on it last year knowing it needed a new clutch and flywheel,
had the timing chains, sprockets, guides and a complete oil and filter change in the transmission. Other bits and bobs maybe another grand...
It's now running like a swiss watch, and I love it. It earns its keep as a work wagon though.
@@brownsvilleization Me too, but it will be what it is. Mine has always been a work vehicle. it drives like a real car, but also when needed happily goes down muddy forestry tracks and across building sites. It obviously ain't no Landrover, but is suprisingly good off road.
What’s your mpg like in these?
@@BradderzTekkerz Much better now I have had it remapped as part of recent refurbishment works, so it now is 250bhp. Average ~35, but if I give it a 'spirited' drive ~20. This is clearly not the best, but I only average about 10k per year, and I am not at all bothered as I love the car.
I have had my 9-3 for over 10 years now and still love the look of it. I was thinking of selling it a few years ago, but couldn't think of anything that I would like better at similar money, so decided to keep it and just upgrade/ modify it instead. Great video as always.
Always the problem when you already own an interesting car and you get that 'new car itch'. Sounds like keeping it was the right thing to do :)
I hope one day I can love literally anything the way JJ loves a Saab
Hope you can get a 9-5 on at some point. Either one of the older ones or the last of line 9-5 NG.
I'm sure it's only a matter of time 😁
..a newer one- The old one are in My eyes' ugly.. btw, If a XWD IS 😊rare, on 2,5 cm highter schocks , My Aero XWD 2,8 IS än unicorn. ?
A beautiful car that has aged very well.
My stepdad bought a 2001 SAAB 9-5 in 2004 and compared to the 1990 Volvo 740 we had before it felt like a futuristic spaceship. It was comfortable and powerful and was the first car we had with AC and such comforts. He wanted a new 9-3 after that but ended up getting a V50 as it was slightly more spacious. My cousin got a 9-3 instead and he is still driving it 15 years later. I’m driving Opel these days which are basically modern SAABs as they used to be both owned by GM but it’s not quite the same.
Kudos to your cousin for keeping it that long :)
Great video JJ, interesting car definitely looks practical, don't think I've ever seen one before tbh 🙂
They're mega rare :)
JJ, with your love of SAABs, you should make your way to Newark Air Museum on Saturday 25th May for the SAABs United GB Wings and Wheels event. 250 SAABs attended last year and I am hoping for the same glorious weather this year🤞🤞
Oh that sounds amazing - unfortunately I'm away that weekend so I can't make it. Will definitely need to get to a Saab show at some point.
Thanks JJ for another informative video. I had a 93 convertible and a 95 estate back in the day. They were both great and reliable, the 95 was my favourite though. I miss Saab😢
Great review as always on a car you never see. Always look forward to your reviews JJ. In a highly saturated market of car reviews, you've managed to distinguish yourself and imo your reviews are always on point. I see you've upped the game with the drone and video editing. Well done mate.
Thanks mate, I really appreciate that :)
Great review, more SAAB to the people
I've only seen one. I was flabbergasted because I hadn't known this model.
That is a good looking car. We will never see the like again. Surprised the owner did not give the interior a good clean before filming though.
Before JJ filmed my car it was hit by someone in a carpark. Look closely at the front passenger door.
It took a half day to make it anywhere straight. Sorry the valet wasn't to your standard but hey, it's still on the road
The last of the line Saabs including this one(which is the first X model I’ve seen are my favourite Saab’s, based on an Opel/Vauxhall Insignia but with Saab’s own stamp if querkiness added.
An informative video JJ, thanks, and enjoyed.👍
Cheers Will!
I have the Same satnav in my 2007 Aero convertible, and whilst the DVD is out of date, it still works very well. The directions are always very clear, especially with roundabouts, where you are told, for example 'take the second exit, A52 towards Grantham' which leaves you in no doubt where you're going. By contrast, some other systems will literally say 'take the next left.' The only downside is that you can input an address using a postcode. You can get the DVD secondhand from various auction sites.
Cool video and great car. Love my Volvo V50 T5 Manual AWD. Along the same lines both rare and nippy but normal ride height.
AWD T5 V50! What a car :)
Don't think I've ever seen one in the flesh, but I agree SAAB is a loss and this looks a nicely integrated design. I'd rather have this than a recent Tonka toy generic SUV
Another great video JJ.
As you way, it's a real shame that Saab are no longer around. They were great cars and definitely had character that other brands just don't have.
Thank you! It really is a shame.
I typically hate raised wagons (even v60xc) but for some reason the 9-3X just looks SO correct. I want a glacier silver 9-3X more than literally anything
fortunately we can't get them. Fortunate bcuz no updates/support from the co of course, like there would have been for the past decade. So, dealing with the electrical and other issues, not possible! Any other brand got constant updates and Technical Service Bulletins, etc. So mechanics will have trouble dealing with complex diagnostic problems and often cannot deal with them or can at etremely high expense and time/delays
@@18_rabbit I have two Saabs already I am well aware of what it takes to keep them on the road. Mark my words I WILL own a 9-3X
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I'm keeping this one because it's rare, it's red, and I believe it's a future classic. [And I have friends with a Tech 2 and a laptop...]
Fun fact as a Saab owner who had an unusual glitch in that the system noise speaker shorted.
Most except the Aero engines didn't have that turbo gauge, BUT, when you take the cluster apart, its actually there. The motors and everything. Only difference is the installation of a needle and the dial face.
That is interesting! As if they'd put the motors there and not bother fitting the needle and dial 😄
Hi JJ, a remap gives you 250bhp and 370nm, {allegedly} :)
Glad you liked the car, M
Cheers mate! Just replying to all the comments now so seen yours appear. Thanks again for the car.
Interesting about the {alleged} power increases :)
@@JJonCars You're welcome to have another go when I get some quality tyres on.
I always liked SAABs although I've never owned one.. Preferably before GM took over
The sat nav is a GM product used by Cadillac and Saab. Loved my 2007 anniversary edition wagon but the poor quality of the interior compared to the offerings from other brands meant it had to go. The seats were the best though, superb.
I would love a petrol one but £710 for road tax on the automatic one is too much so I will get a diesel one ◡̈
Great video! I nearly got caught out buying a diesel one, thinking it was the ultimate cheap to run, AWD daily driver until I discovered otherwise. I did quite like my 2.0T Aero and mainly sold it due to lack of AWD and ground clearance. I might have to keep my eyes peeled for a 2.0T Manual X.
Thanks mate! Yes, I'd not known about the lack of 4wd on the diesel until researching this. Definitely keep your eyes peeled, I'm sure they come up.. sometimes.
As a Saab fanatic with a 9-3x, with which I am very happy, I enjoyed your review. That having said, I must object that rear legroom is plenty, as it's as tight as in a 3-series or A4 and nowhere near cars like the Vectra, Passat or Mondeo. Also, I think Glacier Silver (which is actually a very nice light blue) is much nicer than red ;-)
In terms of interior quality, getting leather door handles, handbrake and a leather wrapped dashboard facia makes all the difference, really lifts the whole experience to where it should've been. These very available from Hirsch Performance or use good quality aftermarket options.
Thank you! It's good to hear from a Saab 9-3X owner, I think you might actually be the first in the comments 😄
To correct you there - Backseat JJ said it's not the best in it's class and that he has 'enough legroom' :p but you are right that it's not the most spacious compared to those rivals you mentioned :)
Great idea about the leather extras, I think I'd do that if I had one!
Hi Henk, the interior on this one is a bit shabby. I wanted to get the mechanicals right before the looks, but I've got a pristine interior on the way, including some Hirsch upgrades. This one's a keeper :)
I had the number plate S4AB X on all my Saabs waiting for the 9-X to come out then it all went 💨 I kept my last convertible for as long as I could but sadly it and the plate had to go.
I just wished that they did it, with the Fiat-diesel.
i have an Aero XWD, and in winter it is too low in groundhight..., but the 4x4 us fun becsuse it give rearwheeldrive after 'a secund of spinning" , so out of corners need to have your sidewindow cleared from snow, becouse you gona need the view...
Yay finally😄
... the first smarts two and roadster also had the key ignition in the middle of the center console, is not a "Saab only thing".
Ok thanks for that
I can't think of a car that I would replace mine with? Hopefully I never need to.
Keep on top of the maintenance and prevent the rust and you should be good for many years :)
It should be noted around 3:18 that in this case that is a GM head unit. Cars with the pre-facelift interior from 2002-2006 had the Saab developed system which was far more sophisticated with voice control, GSM connection, and a WAP browser. The car in the video has a nav system straight out of a Suburban/Escalade/Yukon of the same era. Not terrible, but Audi and BMW had much better infotainment systems by that point in time.
I'd also suggest that an even rarer sight would be a 9-3X Griffin from circa 2012. I know the UK got the regular Griffin, but I don't know if they got the 9-3X Griffin.
Interesting, thank you. I think the blueness of the interface led me to assume it was Saab. I need to try a proper Saab one then to see what the fuss is about.
I don't think we got the Griffin 9-3X here, but that must be a very special car.
What’s the mpg on these?
Saab cars were badge engineered GM cars at the end.
I own this car, I keep it on the road. There is barely one part that is shared with other GM vehicles.
Trollhattan off
Only 36 SAAB XWD 2.0t are recorded on How Many Left?
Its the 9-3 X that we're looking for on there. There are three types list of the petrol variety with 76, 36 and 33 left of each.
The XWD version is the standard lower saloon I believe
@@JJonCars It is difficult to say. I suspect some cars are not properly assigned. Whatever the true number is they are very scarce.
God drives a SAAB 95 Aero HOT, so did I, but mine was new! 🙏😇🙏
They're just Vauxhalls in a different suit, aren't they? GM owned Saab. And having suffered endless Cavaliers, Vectras, and Omegas as company cars for decades I have no love of the Luton brand.
My 9-3 was manufactured when Spyker briefly owned SAAB, so that basically makes it a Spyker C8. Or so I keep telling myself😂😂
Most of the SAABs were assembled in Sweden, that is already immensely better than Vectra. SAAB took everything that is good or ok quality from GM in parts and absolutely refused to use what they deemed total crap and put their parts instead. Thats why some parts for SAABs are starting to be quite difficult to get.
My videos on SAAB explain why I think they are great, unique etc, so there's not much more to say here. I would recommend driving one, and then make your mind up :)
I get this all the time, and it's my car in this video. Next to nothing apart from the floorpan is GM, trust me, parts are rocking-horse poo. Buick, Chevrolet, Opel and the beloved Vauxhall, all had different versions of this, yet none of them worked and certainly none of the transmissions are interchangeable
But hey, thanks anyway for looking
You've obviously never owned any Saabs.