1997 Saab 9000 goes for a drive

The Saab 9000, the big, safe, comfy Swedish executive car, how good is a 32,000 mile example today?
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[@richardhowlett9424]

I would much prefer that Saab 9000 to any Audi , BMW or Merc of today.

[@foekewesthoff6588]

This channel is so underrated. Love the Saab videos, keep it up.

[@furiousdriving]

Thank you! Please feel free to share the on Facebook!

[@yhird]

SAAB car design just looks amazingly beautiful and clean.

[@samuelmariano1061]

I had a Saab 9000 CSE fully loaded it was amazing.

[@southendparaquest]

Stunning. BTW, once you've owned a Saab it's VERY difficult to go for anything else. Hard to put your finger on it. Also, the 0-60 wasn't their strong point, so to speak. Saab (ever thoughtful) gave you better mid-range, as they felt power is better used when you want to overtake stuff.

[@amigachris]

I stopped buying them when they became vauxhallified...

[@southendparaquest]

@@amigachris I owned a MkIII Cavalier SRi (with the red top engine) I've also owned a 2nd generation Saab 900, currently own a 9-3 on the same platform and a 95. The Saabs (especially the first two) feel VERY different to my old cavalier (which I loved). They might share a few components, but that's it.

[@jonnygigs21]

‘Safety Spice’ 😂😂😂 Great video! My friend’s dad had a 9000 which had done 300k miles on the original engine gearbox and clutch! Absolutely indestructible!

[@davidgibson4840]

I had a 9000 turbo... loved it

[@foekewesthoff6588]

I commented on this video 3 years ago. I now officially own a 2007 saab 9-3 vector and a 2004 saab 9-5 aero. Funny how it was then a dream to a have saab. And now I own 2. Still love your videos 👍

[@robtt997]

I had a 95 .Loved it . Did a lot of miles and no problems at all. Only thing was depreciation ,which was savage . BMW sales bloke told me that ,when they saw a Saab coming onto the garage forecourt, they all tried to hide to avoid telling the owner just what it was worth ! But good for the second owners !

[@matthodsdon1218]

Had a 1998 CSE anniversary 2.0 eco turbo auto in amethyst. Possibly the best car I've ever owned, cost me £1,050 and I ran it for five years. All it ever needed was an ignition module, fifty quid from eBay, fitted in ten minutes. Never felt safer in a car than in that thing, though the economy wasn't great. Booting it into kick down you could get the mpg-ometer down to 6mpg. And it had the most comfortable seats of any car ever, before or since. Had a 9-3 convertible afterwards, absolute pile of toot by comparison.

[@DJWerkz]

I have had a few 9000’s in years gone by and absolutely loved them. Super reliable, comfortable and safe. My favorite was a 3 liter V6 Griffin. It did suffer from the typical Saab supplied warping plastic rocker covers but easy fix is get a metal set from a Vauxhall Vectra 2.5 V6 which cures that so no leaking oil on the exhaust manifolds.

[@greghill7759]

My first Saab was a 9000 saloon. It was initially the strangest, and then quickly became the best car I had owned. There followed a series of automatic 9-5 saloons, all with the 2.3 engines. Whenever I changed to different make, I would always return to Saab, wearing a big grin on my face. Smooth, supremely reliable and stylish... Get one.

[@kamran102]

Great car. I have one. With Turbo, AC, CD, cruise control, walnut dash.

[@sneakyfox4651]

I had an old and battered 5-door 1986 9000i from 2000 - 2004. The steering on it was so precise that I could cruise down A-roads at 50 mph with just one thumb at the 6 O'Clock position on the steering wheel, and the leather seats were so comfortable that I once was able to do a non-stop seven-hour stint from Stockholm to Helsingborg. A Latvian relative had a 9000 turbo around 2010. Once, it was parked outside in -25 Centigrade for a fortnight. When we went to pick it up, first we had to pry the back door open and climb over the seats to the front to start it. But it started at the first turn of the key. Then we had to climb back out and remove two feet of snow and ice while the car warmed up in idle so we could open the side doors. After 15 minutes of digging and scraping we were back on the road. I then got my next Saab in 2017, a black 2004 9-3 sedan with turbo and beige leather seats. It's a nice car, and it looks really, really great. Since it's well-polished and always clean inside, it often gets praised, even by non-Saab owners. But it's not a 9000, it's just not. So I have started looking for a 9000 in good condition. There was a ten-year anniversary model up for sale a few weeks ago, but I was only second in line, and the b*stards ahead of me bought it.

[@douglennon9133]

Had a succession of 3 9000s, best cars I have had since the demise of my Rover SD1 2600. Had to make do with 9-5s since, of which I am now on my 3rd, and with the best will in the world are just not 9000s.

[@johanroggeveen7188]

This was a nice reminder of the 93 9000cs I had back in the day....it was exactly the same model non turbo manual. The ride was so smooth and comfortable.....it was a beautiful car for road trips. One quirk I loved in the car was the light under the hood.....not many cars have a light for the engine bay! It was expensive to repair and i was always concerned how much the next service would be lol. Great review.

[@pieterk4960]

Wonderful car. Had two of those...both non turbo. Loved them. Extremely versatile

[@davidgibson4840]

I had one a 2.0t, still miss it. My favourite car ever

[@vibingwithvinyl]

5:00 The 9000 never had stability control. It did have traction control offered on some models. I have a '95 CDE with 2.3 turbo and automatic. I've installed full Aero interior, led lighting and some performance upgrades. edit: I have to say though, that the 9000 has aged rather well. Even the latest models are now 20+ years old but they are still fine cars on the road.

[@michaelbaron288]

As it has FWD it doesn't need stability control... 😂

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

There's always a problem with watching these superb furiousdriving videos: I want the car featured in them... At least I got to drive the Rover Tomcat last week!

[@furiousdriving]

I always want to keep them as well, its a hard life...

[@furiousdriving]

Do check the review of my Tomcat on LLoyd Vehicle Consulting channel!

[@lloydvehicleconsulting]

@@furiousdriving, it is indeed, sir! Just as well we only have two spaces on our driveway, otherwise I would start acquiring some more.

[@marknelson5929]

I sent a comment a year ago and was re-watching it today and heard you say that Giorgetto Giugiaro was the designer - well yes he was but only in part I understand? My understanding was when the Saab 9000 first appeared in the late 80s it had the central body tub design you see here, but with a more angular/straight up and down front and rear end, designed by Saab's Björn Envall. Giugiaro was given the job to update the car with minimal cost post early 90s? Which resulted in a new front and rear end design seen on the 9000 in your vid to end of production. I feel this was a happy marriage and resulted in a better looking car, one of the great Saabs, particularly in AERO manual form.

[@graemefisher7014]

Love the omni consumer products shirt

[@nsaction9722]

My father owned a saab 9000cs in the 90's, very reliable and comfortable car.

[@jbenekeorr]

The production values are rising, love the swoopy close-up camera work on the car! I've always loved the big square shape of the 9000. They were older cars when I was growing up and have only faded away since. That particular 9000 is gorgeous. The bodywork looks mint!

[@furiousdriving]

Im building a work flow on these and have changed cameras for filming, the little Fuji works better on the slider than my Nikons, although its harder to do focus pulls with... Id not seen a 9000 on the road in ages then followed one on the motorway after this shoot!

[@stevendouglas3860]

Great car in 90s ...may neighbour had a grey one. Built like a tank. Smooth

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

The location of that fuse panel is brilliant! Love those old 9000's.

[@alexstromberg7696]

A saab without a turbo is like a FWD BMW. that engine has one of the better stock cams tho, so give them to a turbo owner :D

[@ottopalosaari8685]

and pistons to 9-5 :D

[@pasoundman]

A great car. I owned 3 CSE turbos including an Anniversary model. I also had a Rover 2000TC since you mentioned it too. Another nice car.

[@BackToTheBlues]

My old 9000 CSE Turbo has finally just run out of road. It was the sixth Saab I owned (I started with a 99, then had a 900 followed by another, then three 9000's). It had covered 240,000 miles, and had a replacement 2.3 litre engine put in a few years ago, as the original 2.0 litre one had developed a problem where it sounded like a load of knives and forks going around in a washing machine. Not good. I loved it, even though it broke down on me quite a lot. What finally made me to decide it was time to let it go was both the front doors developing a fault so they could only be opened from the outside (and the parts I needed to fix that seem non-existent these days), the fact that I had to bang the dash to get the dash panel to light up, and the final couple of tricks it played on me. I came out of work one morning, got in the car, tried to start it, and found the battery was completely flat - not even a click when I turned the key. I phoned a mechanic mate of mine, and he said it sounded like the battery, which was knocking on, had shorted out and died. As luck would have it, Halfords was just around the corner, so I bought 103 quid's worth of new battery, fitted it, tried it, and it started first time, so I took the old one back to them to dispose of. Then I drove home, parked up, and when I got out I noticed the the brake lighst were still on. A quick stamp on the brake pedal solved that, and I realised they must've run the battery down while I was at work, and I'd got rid of a perfectly good battery. The next morning, when I got in it, it started ok, but the slave cylinder had gone on the clutch, and I couldn't even get it in gear. That was enough for me.

[@dj_paultuk7052]

If you ever want to drive one of the best 9000's in the country, let me know. I have a 97 9000 Aero 2.3T. It has been lightly modded to 308bhp. Full chassis and suspension restoration. All 24 bushes replaced, and it looks like it just drove out of the showroom.

[@eriksimca9409]

owning a -97 myself, the greatest car ive ever owned ( have owned about 10 cars everything from vw to volvo) and nothing fell for me like the 9000, responds great to tuning, you can literally load up a stage 3 tune (270 hp) and drive without issues

[@furiousdriving]

They are very good cars. They 9-5 I drove was mapped close to that and was amazing

[@laurasimpson2870]

I just bought one of these. Love it!

[@furiousdriving]

Enjoy, Im sure you will! I was quite tempted by this myself

[@tomthepetrolhead97]

Love old Saab’s great to see them going still

[@pizzabagerenmujaffa8123]

yesterday i ws driving my 20 yer old saab 95 wtih 240kmt , its the nicest car i ever had .

[@spankysmp]

I always liked Saabs, they seemed so futuristic when I was growing up in the 70s and 80s. Another excellent video. I am well chuffed, my 1992 Fiat Panda also hasn't got a glovebox....didn't know it was in such esteemed company.

[@furiousdriving]

There should be a Facebook club for glovebox-less car owners!

[@chrisjones6017]

I had one of these. Truly amazing car

[@A1DJPaul]

Yes i saw one, I was Scared so I Ran away from it. I had to undergo Mental councelling every time i rove past a SAAB Dealership.

[@richardprice7763]

I had a black 1989 9000 CDE turbo manual with burgundy leather and wood dash, it was beautiful and quick right up to the point where I stacked it on the Heathrow perimeter road on the way home from work in '98....

[@stevieh7322]

I still have a '94 built 9000 V6 3.0L Griffin (the Vanden Plas of Saabs!) with absolutely everything and it all still works (except the heated seats). Even has walnut door caps. Drives beautifully and reliably and not a spot of rust (it lives outside, unfortunately). I am always saddened by the 'no market value' of these superbly designed, practical, supremely comfortable and well-made machines.

[@AliMackMechanical]

Used to have Saab 9000CSE liked it was a good car nice video.

[@marknelson5929]

They are lovely cars the 9000! Never knew they were offered without a turbo. The interior of the Aero model is a real delight, with those 'winged' front leather seats, so incredibly supportive and the wooden dash, door cappings and centre console if fitted as it was an option. Most Aero's just had the wooden dash, though I've seen one without. Built to last they were.

[@furiousdriving]

Superb cars and the interiors were so good, way ahead of rivals of the time

[@jonnyrainbow1]

I had 7 Saabs in a row,a 900i GM and 6 9000s. The last one an Aero with wood and black leather. A Lovely car. i exchanged it for a Pajero .

[@stevegoddard363]

ive only been following a few weeks i love your videos..good car reviews

[@furiousdriving]

Thank you

[@ASDASD34RDFS]

I learned how to drive in the SAAB 9-5, 2006, Vector tdi. Great car, it has flaws as the rust protection is not the best during its later years. It has also broken down quite a lot, having to change basically everything you ought to change in a car. Only thing we have not had any issues with is the stock turbo, but even with its flaws. I think it is the best car I have ever driven, controllable, fuel efficient, superb safety compared to the competition, great handling, great fun and great accessories such as the radio, speakers and etc. It has gone over 30k Swedish miles and the biggest issue with the car is the god damn gearbox, second- and fourth gear has some issues. They tend to slip out or grind if you do not know how to operate it, it is almost as some kung-fu move required to get the gears in position. I took it on a two-week road trip through Sweden and driving this car around the mountains was pure bliss. You felt nothing except the acceleration and you'd hear the turbo's whistle as you'd ride down a 20km straight tarmac road, it was as you said, light on the road in an unexplainable manner. Wish I could get my hands on the latest 9-3 or 9-5, or a 900-series.

[@RichieRouge206]

Love it a lot! Such a cool Saab

[@RapideWombaticus]

Great car, great shirt, great review

[@chrissdavey]

Struts at the front, not double wishbones. Maybe you are thinking of the classic 900.

[@furiousdriving]

Wishbone lower with McPherson strut, after advice from the experts

[@Sanpedranoazul]

Looooveeee this model in particular, always a favorite

[@Helsingfors]

Crail of trums, love it! :-)

[@andrewlaw]

Owned 3 9k's, two auto turbos in Eucalyptus Green and a turbo manual in Champagne. Supreme motorway bruisers, cruise at 100mph all day long and you got out completely relaxed and ache free. They were a bit wallowy in the bends but the Aero with the lowered updated suspension was much better. In CSE spec you got walnut dash, climate, digital trip computer and heated seats. Everybody who travelled in them loved them, I wish i still had one today.

[@furiousdriving]

You still could - check the link ;-) I thought the sportier models would have stiffer suspension but haven't driven one to compare, my bosses one certainly did

[@arrangrant4614]

Pigs in Space starring Miss Piggy was a regular section in The Muppet Show tv show. Oh those Sunday afternoons in the 70s 😄

[@furiousdriving]

I remember it well, but cant see what looks the same...

[@alextaylor1300]

furiousdriving next time you watch the show, check out the spaceship chairs, that’s where the inspiration came from 😀

[@ciaranburke3243]

Looks like a brand new car, lovely 👌

[@davidmwood560]

I've had Saab's 99; 900; 900turbo; 9-5; and 9000. All fast, all reliable, all very comfortable. My last Saab was a top of the range 9000; automatic, all the toys. A brilliant car. Then...it happened - I'd sold my 9000 and a friend turned up and sold me his beautiful black Lancia Thema at a very good price because, he said; "It's going to cost me my life or my licence!" It was the 8/32 with the Ferrari engine! Still auto and at first, a lot like my 9000. Until I drove it!! Find one and review it if you dare!

[@deanprosser5224]

I had a 2l turbo, it was very thirsty no matter how I drove it and very wallowy in the corners but I liked it up until the head gasket went on the M3 whilst surrounded by traffic doing 70mph (I'd only had it a week! ). Very well built and spacious, good video.

[@6ettinold]

Wasn't an auto by any chance? I've had 3 manuals, all were ok on fuel, given their girth. Only ever tried one automatic - a 2.3 turbo. I could nurse a stunning 13mpg around town out of it. Got rid very quickly.

[@deanprosser5224]

@@6ettinold Yes it was a turbo, now you remind me it may have been a 2.3, it was a fair while ago either way thirsty but comfy

[@stevel9914]

Mine have generally done between 25mpg and 40mpg ... typically on a run about 33mpg - all automatics

[@6ettinold]

I've owned 4 of these brilliant barges. One was a K plate one owner. 250 quid about 10 years ago. The seller ha'd been told the HG was on its way out. 250 quid for fsh, beige leather, working climate and not a single scratch. Drove 150 miles home, ran it for 2 years without issue and the HG was fine. Later models seemed to suffer slightly with build quality, thanks to GM's inevitable input.

[@furiousdriving]

I love that kind of story, I just wish it would happen to me (instead of buying cheap broken cars)

[@MrT9822]

Hahha I got my 9000 in the states...900 us bucks...naturally aspirated...she runs like a top...fog lights with the front spoiler...small dings but white paint no scratches or patches....auto climate control, cruise control, sun roof of course, electric seat heaters, it's a nice car man...love fixing it up and love driving it even more....got her in hooked right now as I'm waiting on a new trans oil cooler as mine has sprung a leak....parts are getting harder and harder to find state side!!

[@6ettinold]

@@furiousdriving - On the flipside, I had a 12 hour trip home on a Bank Holiday being relayed across the country by the AA. That was another ebay 'bargain' Saab. I did save a fair bit on petrol though.... it went towards a replacement ECU😢

[@YS3Caero]

I had a Aero, a 50th Anniversary LPT and a 1988 liftback. Since then I have driven a lot of cars. None of them I identify as "my car" as the 9K. I am going to my 4th soon.

[@fgsaramago]

have a 1996 Turbo CSE 2.0 185hp as my daily driver. Most reliable car I've ever had and probably the least thirsty 2.0 liter turbo one can have. Has pretty much every single extra that was available for it, all factory. The original owner probably just asked for the most loaded 9000 he could buy, checked every box except for the 2.3 liter engine as anything over 2 liters would pay insane taxes here in Portugal, hence the availability of the 185hp 2.0

[@Retsler54]

SAAB 9000 CSE is my fovourite car. Always especially enjoy the front of it.

[@georgesimpson2101]

Great to see another i Saab I own a 98 9-3 Convertible non turbo love it to bits, great car

[@PandaPi123]

George Simpson All the 9-3 has turbo, isn’t it?

[@BananenThePro]

@@PandaPi123 nope, even came with the 2.3 without a turbo

[@PandaPi123]

Sebastian Landh this is my new knowledge, thx !!!

[@furiousdriving]

I have a friend with a non turbo 9-3 5 door, I was surprised when I saw it!

[@georgesimpson2101]

I did take a while to find but I specifically wanted a non turbo purely down to running costs very happy with it overall as it’s a cruiser even the turbos aren’t the quickest due to the weight they carry

[@willmill409]

These are subject beautiful cars. I'd love to drive a 9000 someday but they're pretty hard to find. Currently own a 1993 900 convertible

[@focusrssteve]

I owned its brother the fiat croma, back in the late 90's, I was lucky enough to get a turbo ie, it was fully loaded electric seats etc, but no leather, only problem was only about half of it worked, and sometimes parts would start working by themselves, like the heaters in the seats in the middle of summer, it was very quick for the day, you could surprise cossies in a straight line but it would not keep up through the corners, very boat like.

[@pizzabagerenmujaffa8123]

i have a saab 95 from 2000 its a 3.0t v6 automatic ....i have never had a better saab , i have had og 93 ng 93 9000 cd before this one .

[@furiousdriving]

They do build a loyal following, once people have one they come back for more

[@kekchup6288]

7:13 there is a 9-5 wagon/estate in the background

[@classiccarrebuilds2771]

Had several fiat croma's, the twincam was a joy to drive

[@gerardbosvonhohenfels1866]

I really love Saab. The last owner bought Saab with the intention to let it go bankrupt. It's almost high treason in optima form. Very sad.

[@jezkendall1893]

Had SAABs for 30 years, the one you feature is almost identical to our second 9000. It was our family car for 20 years abd was fantastic, so good I adds an aero version to our fleet which we still have. Maybe you would like to try that out sometime?

[@trabali5168]

This was the last reg (P 97) before the 9-5 was introduced. I had a 9000cd back in the day a G plate, great car, great performance but if anything went wrong the parts were expensive, really expensive!

[@REPOMAN24722]

I love the 9000, my favourite Saab design, bulletproof engine and good blocky styling. Hang on, they were port injected not DI?

[@davidvestey6014]

My Dad had the Pre facelift version, 2.0i was all the company car budget would stretch to and it was much cheaper to insure than the turbo but still quick enough. I’m sure the Renault 25 was also on this platform. I want one.

[@furiousdriving]

Although its close is dimensions and ride, the Renault 25 was unique but as Renault has a stake in AMC it went on to be the base for a couple of American cars, the AMC Eagle and Dodge Premier

[@iamrichrocker]

Hey mate..your quirky presentation is growing on me and am enjoying the back log of videos to catch up on..you deserve many more subs..when you get done with the 9000, could you please demo a Gripen, or maybe a Draken? or if they are unavailable a Viggen will do nicely..cheerio..

[@furiousdriving]

Thanks.. I think! Ill ask on facebook if anyone has one to borrow, I have a drone license do you think that will cover me?

[@timbutton4990]

@@furiousdriving Always remember piss poor planning leads only to failure!

[@bensmithkent22]

I had experiences of 9000s as a kid. My real car nerd magazine stage started a couplenof years later but I remember the first time I went cinema was in 1993 to see Home Alone 2. Mates dad at the time had a midnight blue 9000 saloon. It felt premium with its beige velour seats. My uncle had a new Scorpio a top one the time as his company car and it was the only decentish car Id ridden in until then. My experience if the the Saab felt unique and even at 8 years old I could detect it as premium. Id never really heard of them but I knew what a Scorpio was and the Saab just felt expensive. Then another mates Dad had a top of the line red one with spoiler a hatch aero all leathered up which was a beast L reg in 94 with the 3 spoke wheels and I used to get a lift in that from time to time. Lovely cars.

[@pchristy102]

I'm lucky enough to own a 9000 Aero - the top-of-the-range turbo charged one, and it is AWESOME! Driven gently, it is capable of turning in well over 40mpg on a run (I've seen 46mpg!), yet I've blown off a Porsche Boxster in a straight drag race, and left a lot of very puzzled BMWs and Audis in my wake! Mind you, it won't do 40 mpg if you do that too much! Mine's done 214,000 miles, and drives like a new car. It doesn't burn any oil, and everything still works as it should. The seats don't feel all that great at first - comfy, but nothing to write home about. But drive it for three or four hundred miles, and you suddenly realise that you don't have dead legs or a numb bum or aching shoulders! Everything is at your fingertips, without having to stretch or reach for it. Any downsides? Well, the lack of traction control means you need a delicate right foot from a standing start if you are trying for a quick getaway! Forget just flooring it, you will get terminal wheelspin! And yes, there is some turbo lag, but its not excessive. And when the turbo kicks in, it just feels as if a giant hand has got hold of you and hurled you at the horizon! The best car I've ever owned, bar none! And I've owned a few! Nothing on the market today even comes close.

[@cornishrider]

I sold these new and this one had 2 options the Le Mans Blue Metallic paint and the 3 spoke asymmetric Alloy Wheels (expensive) although these may have been added at a later date.

[@Schlomothebest]

You deserve WAY MORE subscribers. I'm one of them.

[@Lemuren77]

Cool OCP shirt, but what are you going to wear when you review a -87 6000 SUX? Great channel!

[@stevel9914]

Testing a basic car was an interesting alternative to the usual rants about high performance turbo versions. I specialise in saab spares (forgive the punt steve lewis saab) so I feel I can justifiably comment on the video. The basic versions definitely give good bang for the £ and the 9000 and classic 900 offer classic motoring for reasonable money whilst putting you in what would still rank as one of the safest cars ever produced. I have a collection of photos of severely wrecked cars where the occupants walked away to demonstrate this. The 9000 in particular will put up with a shed load of abuse and still get you home. I once bought a cse for £150 and drove it home (illegally at the time) with a dodgy alternator in the rain and at night and the car still hung together. Changed the alternator and bunged it for an MOT and it passed except for a rear reg number tail light. I'd recommend a basic 900 classic .. it will be very different and I can give you a shed load of design cues that would be worthy of note in a video.

[@akoshutoczki3284]

Good comment mate. We provided this little gem for this video and the car was sold about a month later. A basic 900 would also be a good follow up. I'm pretty sure that Jamie @ 2 stroke would be happy to support with an appropriate vehicle.

[@stevesipson3097]

My first car at 25 years was the same Saab as this but dark grey 2ltr but leather seats an better spec We were involved in a crash an went into a lamp post my wife an two kids 6 an 1 years old totally unharmed so I brought a 9000 aero which went like shit off a shovel. I now drive a C70 T5 Volvo so still keeping the fast Swedish dream alive but now with the roof down. Sigma males love Saabs and volvos

[@shepshepherd]

I always wanted a Saab 9000 Turbo, but when I looked at buying a £1500 'flat-front' one when I was 26 years old in 2003, I discovered that the insurance premium was £2000 fully comp. No thanks. I bought a Volvo 740 estate instead... I finally bought a Saab in 2015, albeit a 9-5 SE estate. I now have a 2000 9-5 Aero HOT estate, which is simply awesome.

[@MrT9822]

Wow! I have a 1994 9000 CSE....this one is very similar to mine but I have some amenities 😎😎 Edit: It's also build for America(where I am) so it's right hand drive

[@jasonmiller6704]

I’ve been trying to buy one to bring back childhood memories but there’s not even one in Australia for sale

[@henryhol8538]

Any idea what the BHP is?

[@furiousdriving]

I believe it was 130bhp and 128 lb/ft

[@johnssonsmixed8303]

Fuck me, if you pardon my language, but my grandad had almoast the same car, only a sedan and older and left hand drive. I got really sentemal watching this, so many old memories, thanks

[@thefasterdriver626]

I whant you to review a NG9-5 (2010-2012)

[@andrejohansson5662]

my mother has a saab 9000 cs anniversary car that is red and has the skins and it is really nice in the paint.but I have one too i have a saab 9000 cd. But my family has 8 saab.one red 900 cab !love saab!

[@furiousdriving]

Clearly you do! And what’s not I love, the more of them I drive the more I like them

[@andrejohansson5662]

saab is so nice to drive

[@davidjames2910]

Cool though the range toppers were, cruising at the speed limit the lesser models are just as quick and as comfy - maybe more so with softer suspension.

[@giserson2]

There's a point to the 2.0L engine, it draws less fuel than the bigger 2.3L and especially turbos. Although I don't understand why you'd get one without AC.

[@stevenjones1972]

Nice review on this Saab,I remember these cars,is that a RoboCop T shirt?.

[@furiousdriving]

Yes, I glad someone noticed!

[@barenekid9695]

Non turbo is a waste of a Saab, If being honest about it. . Turbo is THE reason to own one.

[@waynester71]

Only drove a SAAB 9000 once, it was the courtesy car at a TVR dealership when I had my then 450 Chimeara serviced.. The SAAB felt fast, but then isn’t every courtesy car the fastest car ever!

[@furiousdriving]

Not as fast as a rental van!

[@dan_6915]

I don't even remember since i've seen one on the road..

[@1995RangeRover]

Love the shirt...I'D BUY THAT FOR A DOLLAR!!

[@Desynccc]

Good video, saab really is the best!

[@furiousdriving]

Thanks, Im really getting a liking for them

[@Desynccc]

@@furiousdriving They really are special cars, and i am in fact a saab lover, my whole family uses saab

[@Desynccc]

@@furiousdriving They have lots of comfort and they are really fast once you get it going

[@Desynccc]

@@furiousdriving They're complicated yet so simple

[@Adrian2140]

I have a '91 as a daily driver

[@MyJarrus]

look like a car before 1990

[@channeltv6595]

Jarrus Killa no it doesn’t

[@furiousdriving]

The pre facelift cars were more angular and 80s looking, the curves are very 90s

[@ianhand5006]

Great video! From a fellow Speedmaster wearer.

[@furiousdriving]

Well spotted! Its a small detail that not many people notice, Im hoping someone at Omega will spot it and offer me a sponsorship deal (it is unlikely though!) Which one do you have?

[@furiousdriving]

A type of watch

[@ianhand5006]

furiousdriving I’ve got the standard Professional from 2015. Cal 1861 with the bracelet with screws rather than pins.

[@furiousdriving]

@@ianhand5006 Lovely, very elegant, also the most comfortable watch Ive ever worn with that bracelet

[@fabianpetersson44]

good video and car Saab

[@medianexchanges]

get one while you can

[@felixmattsson2535]

A saab without a turbo is like mac n cheeze without cheeze

[@TheCounty90]

The seats were offered in "Horizon" straight seams and "Contour" Rounded seams.

[@stevel9914]

Later cars had a different seat pattern and different quality velour from the earlier 9000 cs versions.

[@TheCounty90]

Yes the Aero had nice seats. So did the Anniversary.

[@TheCounty90]

Back when i was a spotted youth I worked at a Saab dealer and could only afford to insure a 2.0i CD but we were breaking so many 9000’s at the time i managed to get my hands on Carlsson wheels steering wheel and interior and it looked great. I really miss that car.

[@knkjkjn]

wow nice limousine. Didn't even know it exists.

[@stevel9914]

The 9000 does NOT use double wishbone suspension at the front

[@BigDave1965]

Vauxhall supplied a 3.0 V6 engine for the 9000

[@vibingwithvinyl]

Well, GM did... and it was designed by Opel in Germany.