I BOUGHT A SAAB 9-3 FOR £300!

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[@andysdiy5041]

Definitely worth £500! Would be good to see these cheap cars after you have given them a good clean up. Before and after in the same video, also a good way to make your videos a bit longer. 👍

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thats a good idea

[@petergarvey5150]

..and maybe a wheeler dealers type staged film of the sale. 'old aat yer 'aand you've just bought a SAAB ;-)

[@joeblack007]

I agree the cheap cars need an 'update' video. If the car goes up for sale, let us know what was done to prepare it for sale. I do not expect you to repair each issue, just the ones you deem important. Maybe give is a few detailing tips. If the car is going to the salvage yard to be dismantled, then just show us a short clip of the car being loaded on a flatbed.

[@casinodelonge]

I'd love an analysis on how much you should pay a month to run a "burner" car. Would it pass its next MOT? How much would you have to spend to get it through?

[@aaroncutts]

Agreed ✅

[@pramodh17]

I am among the many who want to see Saab back in the market.. Beautiful cars... It seems general motors hand picked some of the best brands in the world and put them to ruins. Shame.

[@Jinny-Wa]

I thought GM is the collection of unsuccesful brands xD

[@davidwithey6036]

Agree there, seen some of the crap brands they have ? Buick to name a few they are so bad at handling that you turn a Buick (non 4x4) in a sharp turn say to avoid hitting a object expect to flip. Vauxhalls are rubbish compared to Saab like I have got a few Vauxhall I have been that put off I would prefer to walk or go in a Lada, defo be more reliable. Vauxhalls poor brand

[@j4de1216]

Saab was the first car i saw, and i said it: "i want it NOW."

[@RichO1701e]

Let's be honest, Saab going bust had nothing to do with GM. Saab just didn't make economical cars. Unbelievable quality & safety, but that came at a cost.

[@RichO1701e]

@Venena Religio Est nope, I'm not wrong petaldrop. Saab over engineered everything and couldn't turn a profit, bcos safety isn't profitable. I'll remind you that the reason GM owned them in the FIRST PLACE was bcos Saab couldn't make a profit.

[@gordonbrown5340]

I helped design this car (front end) in Trollhatten. There weren't enough computers to work on, so all the design engineers had to work shifts, often late in to the night.

[@HighPeakAutos]

That’s interesting

[@RADThird1]

Good work to you, Gordon, and your design mates. I see it as an almost timeless look. I still admire my '06 9-3 SportCombi as I approach it in a parking lot!

[@2010perc]

Good on you Gordon.. people thought my 2006 93 was rather good looking :-)

[@annedien]

As an owner of one of these beauties: THANK YOUOUOU! I always look back when I've parked my car. 😍😊

[@themancuniancandidate2744]

I have an old Saab, and it suits me. I've often thought that in general, if you assume that people are able to buy the car they want, within reason, then the car they buy is quite a good representation of their personality; a bit like their clothes. My Saab is old (like me), but runs like a Swiss watch. It's been given some botox in the form of a bigger intercooler/exhaust/brakes/intake and a substantial hike in power thanks to the wonders of remapping, but it looks stock. Like a Swedish hitman in a civilised suit; you don't know what's coming until it's too late. To me, Saabs have always had the perfect image; they have a quiet quality about them, they don't make you look like a twat (like an Audi/BMW will), they don't make you look like a boy racer, they fly under the cops' radar (unlike your average Golf R/WRX/Focus RS etc), and the chavs and thieves ignore them. And a tuned 9-5 Aero will blitz almost anything on the road in real world conditions. So much fun for so little money.

[@bamberlamb6512]

My dad was a Saab driver, the first one he had was a 900 turbo with the 16 valve engine and he only ever bought Saabs after that. It always makes me a little sad when I see one as that they stopped making them not long after he died

[@karlp8484]

A good friend of mine had a SAAB 900 turbo and he thrashed that thing like a redhead orphan. For years. After seeing that, any misgivings I had about turbos went away because I realised that provided the engine and turbo are well matched, they can be reliable.

[@colinward1007]

@@karlp8484 thrashed like a redhead orphan!! 😂😂😂😂

[@themav7232]

@@karlp8484 Thrashed like a red head orphan? Wtf???!!! Hahaha 😂

[@j-quiz292]

But they were there when he was, and now everytime you see one on the road, those beautiful memories of your pops will pop up bruv

[@markturner8954]

I used to have the proper old 900 turbo's, and adored them , (still do) , then I got a 120horse 9-3 vector sport, in snow silver, absolutely loved it, hate to admit, but my wife and I shed a tear when we sold it, and I got a 63 Audi A5, it's a good car, but I still really miss my Saab. I think once you've had one they get under your skin.

[@Vincent-dc6ku]

I bought the saloon brand new in 2005, got 8 years motoring, 82000 miles out of it before part exing it for another new car. It had a few issues, but all dealt with under warranty. 2 alternators went . Rear coiled springs broke. EGR issues, gear stick cap used to fly off in the summer, but, the car was so comfortable, and powerful, it was the turbo edition 150hp TiD Sport. I still see it on the road now, 16 years old and still going.

[@AA-os1sg]

Are Saab in same league as a Lexus?

[@timhancock6626]

@@AA-os1sg That depends entirely what you are looking for in a car.

[@user-uq7io2os3r]

@@AA-os1sg nope Saab is mid class like vectra,insignia,mondeo Lexus is premium class like BMW, Merc etc

[@brobno9]

@@leebenstead7171 Sorry, have to jump in there..... take my wife`s current 9-3 Aero for example, 2008, 2.0T petrol convertible. The chassis began life in a Vectra, but was deemed (rightly so) crap by Saab, shortened & strengthened. The loom is GM, granted. The Engine began life in the Vectra SRI, which again Saab deemed as crap, so they basically tipped it upside down & emptied it into the bin. The block alone is GM, the internals, ancillaries, turbos, heads, cams blah blah blah, ALL Saab. Also don`t forget the ReAxs 4 wheel steer system on all 9-3s post 2003. So they`re even fun in the twisty bits! At the moment, I have the 9-3 TTiD Aero, I will admit it has been tweaked by Abbott Racing Saab, but I now have a twin turbo 1.9 diesel, with full electric heated leather, electric everything, 4 wheel steer, basically all the toys & the twin chrome pipes against the black body work look the nuts.... & that`s all most people see anyway as I have 480nm on tap! I have a friend with a 335i.... he put his boot down & looked in the mirror with a smile on his face........as I went by him lol then the excuses started.....

[@Spike20101000]

@@brobno9 The rear steer, though they never officially called it such, makes the 9-3 a deceptively good handler. But when it goes wrong like a boot going on the control arm ball joint? it gets pretty scary. And because too many garages just call it a Vectra, have no clue thats even a problem. My last 9-3 I had well over half its life, and 10+ years. It was somebody who hit the back wheel while parked, damaging the cross member and doing a runner that forced my hand. Could get any control arm for it, but not a cross member. Still miss it. Was a car I put a lot of work into keeping it pristine.

[@anthonyblake3156]

Most reliable and comfortable car I've ever had was a 2.0t 9 5 estate. I now have a 9 3 convertible. Loads of car for not much money and my experience has been, as with the 9 5, totally positive. Oh, and Jack Nicholson's character in "As good as it gets" has one. So they are pretty cool too. OK, I'm biased but they really are great cars. Thanks for sharing.

[@HighPeakAutos]

They’re great cars. I love them

[@mrmotorvator5151]

Apart from the sludge issues a fantastic motor..good for 400bhp on stock internals aswell

[@markwalker2986]

Great video. I love my saab 9-3 convertible 1.9 TID. Its good on fuel pulls strong and just feels like a quality car. I've had the odd electrical issue but that's General motors fault not saabs! And even though I have owned it for 5 years I just love it.

[@TheVicar]

The heater motor is a 20min job by setting the windscreen wipers to fully up, then opening the bonnet, removing the rubber seal and grating and then spraying some WD40 into the top of the motor. Also fully extend the seatbelt and spray silicon oil onto all but the part that would touch your clothing. Jobs done

[@christoguichard4311]

This is more like it Matt! 😁😉 I love the way when you get in a car for the first time, you think your train of thought out-loud... "Thats that...so that must mean...thats the reason for that" etc! THAT...is the sign of the skill of a true motor dealer. You cant buy that sort of knowledge. You have to learn it over years of hard-won lessons, losses, and mistakes.

[@stuartday1876]

Had the blower motor pack up on my wife's Q7 (on the hottest day of the year!). Took it out, cleaned it up and gave it a good coating of silicone grease, working as good as new after. Saved a few hundred quid.

[@numbersix8336]

I once worked for a very successful businessman, he only ever had a Saab 95 as a company car in various incarnations but always a 95. He swore by them, in all the time I worked for him I didn’t hear of one breaking down.

[@SkyBlueJim222]

Used to have a 2.8 Petrol 9-3 Aero - loved the car, the fuel efficiency was terrible.... I could not drive 300 miles to a tank so i spent half my life at a petrol pump. Loved the comfy seats and the mid range overtaking was insane. Also I remember it had a night mode that made it feel like a fighter plane.

[@andrewmitchell6351]

Saabs .... gotta miss them. I had 3 in the 1990s and early 2000s - they were fantastic, particularly my early edition 9000 CDE Turbo. Great bit of all or nothing performance. I was getting concerned about your trainers but am glad that the roadman coat appeared to keep them company! Great videos, Matt - keep up the good work - best real-world stuff on youtube.

[@paulefc1971]

The roadman coat 👍😂😂

[@davidmarshall5596]

There's something 'robust' about saab's..once cleaned up it will be a very good motor for the money especially being a 1 owner...another terrific review matt keep em coming 👏

[@kingneptune8937]

I had one for years, changed the oil and filters every 5000miles, apart from the normal wear and tear on brakes and a few other mechanical things it never failed me. With over 200,000 miles on it I sold it to a friend and he put another ridicules amount of miles on it.

[@crxdll]

Take the plastic scuttle panel out remove all leaves and unblock drain tube,dry out or replace cabin filter lubricate and dry out fan change fuse if blown and hopefully you have a working fan (then refix plastic scuttle panel)

[@John-Sacrimoni]

For 300 Sovs nice motor Matt. Keep us post on the Skoda Superb Estate, I'd be very interested in seeing the transformation and the work involved.

[@acorndogs904]

Hows dave at the Winchester I'd terry eating anything nice he always can pull a good bird

[@ianpuddick]

Next video - spent £3100 on it ….and selling it for £1100 😂

[@HighPeakAutos]

@@ianpuddick entirely possible

[@asensibleyoungman2978]

Her indoors won't be too happy.

[@johnoshea470]

Very droll terry, very droll

[@SimbianMinistry]

I love my 9-3 Aero - 57 plate, 120k miles (75k when I got it) and still drives like a MUCH newer car. It was well looked after before I got it, and still looks stunning when it's freshly washed. Had it 'Noobtuned' up to 250bhp, so it has a nice portion of 'get-up-and go', yet does it quietly with none of the shouty drama you get from most other cars that are as quick. One thing I find amusing is when someone asks what I drive and I say 'Saab' - I get replies such as "Yeah that figures..." - I'm a photographer and Saabs just seem to have that image of being driven by people who's work is commonly considered as creative.

[@StarskyQC]

Even with its issues it's still way too good to scrap, especially with 8 months MOT. Definitely worth £500 to someone who is doing some bangernomics and doesn't mind a bit of fettling. I'd a Saab 9-3 (first generation) 2.0 HOT Aero and it was an outstanding car for the money, made more financial sense than it really should have.

[@CarsofGlasgow]

I agree!

[@domi9577]

It has no DPF. It's killing people. Scrap it.

[@StarskyQC]

@@domi9577 Don't be such a melodramatic fool. It does have a DPF. It is not "killing people". It is band F (of A to M). Around the time this car was new the first scrappage scheme came into being, when we were all encouraged to ditch polluting old cars for new diesels such as this. It has been proven that the amount of resources used in the creation of new cars obliterates the environmental damage caused by the emissions of an older car. It is kinder for the environment to keep existing cars going as long as reasonably possible before building new ones. Before commenting it is worth considering: "It is better to remain silent and be thought of as a fool than speak and remove all doubt".

[@AxnerSaab]

@@domi9577 Sorry but, what are you on about? Did you smoke something? It's way better to keep old cars than new cars. Because the production has high amounts of carbon monoxide emission, especially electric cars. In reality, it's just better to keep old cars instead of scrapping them and turning them into new cars.

[@paulsz6194]

@@StarskyQC Ross Femp must be from the cult of Greta Thunberg or extinction rebellion...

[@seanh9075]

Hey man! Hope you’re well. You’ve managed to grab a steal there. Can’t lie Saabs are so unbelievably reliable, one of the greatest daily drivers ever made! Keep up the great videos👍🏼👍🏼

[@UniversalVibesTV]

I second that emotion

[@davidcufc]

Today's car designers could take a lesson on how to design a dashboard layout from Saab. I loved those no nonsense buttons and dials.

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

I'm dreading having a car with a touchscreen, i bloody love dials buttons and knobs...sounds wrong but you know what I mean...

[@lukesharman1165]

Well as a proud Owner of a Saab 93 1.9TID Vector Sport (150BHP) There superb cars, I get just over 500miles to a full tank, Don't get me wrong it's had its share of common faults such as DPF blocked, Airbag Light etc. However after having the DPF removed and mapped out for the MOT, It drives great, More powerful and great on fuel. I only paid £1200 with 12months mot and I've now owned it over 2 years and done a whopping 68,000 miles in 2 years, She's now on 217,300 and pulling strong. My parents also own the Saab 900Turbo 16V, and a 93 1.9TTID (180) Superb cars and certainly a shame they went bust back in 2010. But hopefully NEVS Will soon be in production and the saab will live on... Not to mention the great online forums for owners, including Meets, Saab wizards, qnd of course the only car to drive past each other and Wave 👋

[@molluscturtle]

I’d be looking at the resistor pack for that blower motor. Great car - something like that would make a great buy for someone who just loves doing them up for the sake of it. I could get that mint.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Yeah it’s worth checking out

[@Wolsey67]

Or blue relay behind the glove box?

[@HighPeakAutos]

@@tonytucker7359 have we met?

[@rezaq1]

I love a Saab, or two. I have a 2005 9-3 Aero with factory Hirsch Stage 2 upgrade from new which makes 252hp and 380Nm. It’s now on 160k and I’m the third owner. It’s got MASSIVE history and I’ve practically rebuilt it with Bilstein/Eibach etc and 18” Turbines. Don’t use a drop of fluid and I change oil every 2000 miles. I also have a 2010 9-5 Aero Hot Turbo Edition with all options from factory including the 260Hp B235R engine. It’s also on 151k from new. Both of my Saab’s are mint and with HUGE service history. Both are manual as well which makes them quite unique. Not a spot of rust anywhere. I love this brand.

[@louisjames1062]

The petrol engines were great cars tho, very comfortable and capable of big miles. Underrated cars

[@DaciaProject]

Turbos were indeed legit!

[@richardmiles9626]

I have a 2010 9 3 Sportwagen diesel, automatic, leather interior. A great car with 39 mpg. Just not worth changing as I am 76 and not unrealistic about me going to the scrappers before it.

[@rytgerstahlberg2136]

Silicone spray for the seatbelt works wonders

[@HighPeakAutos]

Good tip

[@AndySnap]

There's something special about a car thats done 200k, yet has been well looked after enough/well built enough, to still have 50k or so life left in it...proper eco' motoring. I'm sure this Saab will clean up to be a saleable car with a wee bit of profit in it? Looking forward to the restoration video!

[@jasonc4643]

Loved my old 95 aero this kind of vintage I think. Fab cars. You did well here pal

[@HighPeakAutos]

They’re great cars

[@mastergx1]

I had a 9.3 with the blower motor problem. Caused by a loose connection in the motor. Took it apart and soldered the connection. Worked like a charm.

[@Jahmed5635]

The mighty saab 93!!!! Congratulations on 150k subs, very well deserved

[@tonywoodford8296]

Hi matt, I had a Saab 95, estate 2.2 for years took both Saabs well above 250 thousand miles, loved them both, now run peugeot 3008, which I've had for 3,1/2. years with out any fault, and I can't wait for my new 5008 in March 22, love your report's mate

[@fastasfox]

I have the same saab mate( its in semi retirement now) my 5 series touring is a great motor but I just don't love it like my saab 9-5 and there is no comfier seat than a saab.

[@lucacristian5919]

My father had a 9-5 petrol saloon and it was just brilliant! Perfect engine, good gearbox, heated seats… a good audio system too.. I love Saab’s, they kind a die hard machines, like old cars use to be. Cheers Matt 👍🏻 hope your snickers are still clean 😂 🧽

[@wiskeydiamond4224]

I have a 55 plate 9-3 convertible.. 210 bhp ultra reliable.. it has only 91000 miles and still drives like new but I have cleaned out heater motor before of crap as it stopped working,, but all in all stylish and great cars a big future classic.

[@martinhogg5337]

Interesting to know what happened with the SAAB. Hope it was worth saving as it would make a great, cheap, runabout !

[@donaldasayers]

Heater blower motors have brushes that eventually wear out. I have replaced the brushes on a Passat blower motor, 30p for genric motor brushes of about the right size, sanded to fit an a whole afternoon to fit, had to remove the passenger airbag. Sometimes hitting the dash settles the brushes and gets you a few more weeks of life.

[@smoothmicra]

Got to love an old Saab, definitely worth a few bob to fix up and make road worthy. At a time when second hand cars are going for stupid money, £500 for a daily is great value.

[@thedartschannel2023]

I bought my Saab 93 convertible on the back of your video @High Peak Autos and have never looked bk 2007 had the chains replaced full service new battery and never misses a beat i had newer cars that give me no more confidence than this car i will keep it till it dies and at 105k that going to be some time away thanks for your video

[@CarsofGlasgow]

What a bargain! Who doesn't love a SAAB!

[@ianhamer4494]

Never had a Saab, but have had a Volvo, was built like a tank and the ride was pretty good plus it was easy to use to drive, best car I ever had was a Lada Cossack, yes was basic and rough, but always put a smile on my face and off road was a gem.

[@roopekoivu2054]

Just bought 2006 wagon. One of the nicest cars i've driven. Warms up fast and a smooth ride. 1.8t with the 2 litre engine isn't too weak either. Well worth a 1000€.

[@adrianflower3230]

Fan Motor -Thru the glovebox, not the scuttle panel. see Cyclone Cyd KZbin channel, great vid on "how to fix and why they break 👍PS took my 9-3 to 247,000 miles. Sold it for £800 and it did another 12k for the next owner.

[@HighPeakAutos]

That’s impressive

[@bunter6]

I'm on my 3rd 9-3 now, love them. this time I went for an Aero Sportwagon with XWD, the facelift is still a modern looking car too.

[@AlexTenThousand]

Oh, a Saab 9-3 estate! My dad still has his, it's such a reliable and comfortable car.

[@khurrammahmood5503]

Not only I enjoyed your video but my 17 month old baby enjoyed and moved at the music at the end of the video.

[@awaischaudhary1162]

The best car reviewer on KZbin called Matt. Not that carwow fella

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha thanks!

[@dreamcrusher112]

carwow matt is a drag racer now. Out of touch

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

That Carwow guy would drag race his granny against anything with a Mercedes AMG badge, Switched off from that channel it's just a jerk circle now.

[@subiesubie]

I used to do a lot of bodywork on Saabs at the bodyshop I work at. They love to rust, the plastic always gets sticky and the automatics were horrible. We had two 93 as loaner cars. They were quite reliable (but horrible in the end). But you could beat on them relentlessly. Did a ton of neutral drops and never had an issue.

[@mishalchotai4721]

I had a 93 2.0 turbo lin... Best car ... heater motor is correct .. wd40 that bad boy. Its from the passenger side . Remove the cabin filter and you should see it.

[@london20102011]

Currently driving a 2007 Saab 9-3 SportSedan with the big 2.0 turbo. Quite fun to drive, decent fuel economy for what it is and has been fairly reliable considering what I paid for it. Recently blew a flat tire though the other day, but other than that these things are gold!

[@StephenFogarty2023]

Love Saab Their wagons look fantastic Hopefully the heater blower motor is a simple fix It would look great after a full detail. Heaps of rego on it. I’m sure someone would buy it, and very much enjoy it. #makewagonsgreatagain 🇸🇪 🇸🇪 🇸🇪

[@Spike20101000]

To clear the cabin fan system its actually on the glovebox side for anyone watching. The problem is normally the drain gets clogged up, which if you feel behind/below the radiator bottle theres like a u-bend and a plastic flap. Keep that clear and you're good. If it clogs up, water builds up and gets into the fan and control module (which is usually what goes rather than the motor). Its usually pretty obvious as you find the carpet damp on the passenger side.

[@ibra1200]

matt just a heads up since you bought some Nike Air Force 1’s, they will crease so if you haven’t already done so then buy yourself some crease protectors, they make a huge difference and are relatively cheap

[@skodakatie7341]

This seems like a fairly good car, considering its age and mileage!.

[@scalecrawlnl]

Cheery and upbeat new owner for the barely ridden in SAAB car and great we are on a silver metallic wave of Wagons lately. Thank you very much!

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

Matt you find all the bargains

[@mikewarwick716]

Hi Matt I bourght a 9-5 estate 1.9 diesel, after I lost my job 5 yes ago and plush Audi A5 etc etc...cost me £950.00 from a doubtful private trader in Birmingham, I did 120k miles in 3 yes, never serviced it,then some oik drove into the back of me, wrote it off etc,insurance gave me £2400, I bought it back for £400.00..i ran it for another 8 months until the usual egr probs and px it for an mint Audi A4 cab.for £450...job done...happy new year..

[@JailerGamer]

Bought my Saab 9-5 2002 2.3t from a dealership in 2020 for 500€. It was only this low because they got it 5 days prior to my purchase and couldn't check if everything was in order with it. I checked everything during the test drive and it was smooth sailing. Brand new Turbo fitted onto it, relatively new winter friction tired and T7 ODB capabilities

[@Sanpedranoazul]

I need a bargain like that 😍😍; here in Central America everything is expensive, a car like that could reach $6,000 🙄🙄

[@HighPeakAutos]

That’s crazy

[@worthlessdollar1]

6k? 😲 That's absolutely loco!

[@CM-cp6ce]

Australia is worse!!

[@notroll1279]

How come? High taxes on new cars?

[@Sanpedranoazul]

@@HighPeakAutos It is!

[@Jesko_VRS]

Worked at Saab as a student back in 05-06, they had a 900 in the showroom with 1.000.000 KM on it, that's around 600.000 miles give and take. A guy bought it new back in the early 90's, put 600.000 miles on it, brought it back to the dealer, and traded it in for free on a new Saab 9-3 i think, the dealership got such good advertisement with that car, they decided to hand the owner a brand new 9-3 for free in trade for his old 900. These cars where very reliable, and i will never forget the test drive my fellow mecanic made with myself being the passenger, in a 9-3 Aero with 2.8 6-Cyl, that car was perfect in every way!

[@HighPeakAutos]

That’s impressive. I love the brand. It’s a shame they’ve gone

[@Jesko_VRS]

@@HighPeakAutos It's a shame indeed! Thank you for the reply Matt👍🏻

[@stevie007]

@@Jesko_VRS He always replies to sensible people who have intelligent comments like yourself my friend👍👍

[@robertbrynin9451]

I do feel that if an old car can be kept on the road legally and safely, it should be.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree. Better for the environment too

[@nihilisticsoup2919]

@@HighPeakAutos You want to discuss the environment from your Range Rover lol? Get real mate eh

[@Jake.50]

Not a bad looking motor for the money! My old 9-3 done the same thing with the passenger seat, had to permanently have the seatbelt plugged in. Give it a valet and that'll do someone for a cheap motor 👌

[@ianhorswell2829]

I have 2004 93 2.0 turbo vector and love it and yes they are not the best on fuel but put a smile on my face every time. My heater blower make a rattling noise. I will have to investigate and now I know where to look will be a lot cheaper than going to the garage.

[@sg-tp7sc]

About 20/25 years ago our local taxi company only used Saab 9000 cars .I remember being in one and noticed it had over 260000 miles.on the clock..the driver said it was a fantastic car and drove like new

[@steve0680657]

If a car is Sticky into 1st, using a lighter grade of gear oil often solves it. Stock 75w90 >> try 75w80 Stock 75w80 >> try 75w. This solved a stiff 1st and 2nd on my Mondeo 5speed manual.

[@williamegler8771]

In the United States SAAB "FAN BOY'S" would be throwing wads of $100.00 bills at you begging for the privilege of purchasing it. Then they would claim it can outrun a Lamborghini, out handle a Lotus, is more luxurious than a Rolls Royce and more reliable than a Toyota.

[@HighPeakAutos]

They’d probably love the fact it was diesel too

[@williamegler8771]

@@HighPeakAutos A diesel manual station wagon. The only thing that stops it from being perfect is the color. It's not brown! The vehicle that automotive journalists and enthusiasts in America say they want and is the only vehicle everybody needs as they buy endless numbers of silver SUVs and pick up trucks. Then they lament why wagons aren't available.

[@vl50rd]

Nice car, my dad had a 2010 9-3X for a few years. Was very nice. Only real cons were the passenger space in the back (pretty subpar for an estate) and high maintenance costa, which were why he sold it in the end.

[@roverM30ds]

You need a pair of jeans Matt to go with those new Nike's 🤣

[@HighPeakAutos]

I should know better than wearing ripped jeans in a video. I end up getting stick 😂

[@roverM30ds]

@@HighPeakAutos yes, it's winter too 🤣. My wife drive's a 2007 9-3 diesel, 110k miles, it's had some serious surgery over the last 6 months.....latest issue, burning oil like crazy, topping up every few weeks, apparently it's common on the 120bhp 1.9's.

[@cockleshellzero3893]

@@HighPeakAutos Well I think they're lovely. You could complete the look with a studded belt and a wallet chain. 😂

[@2e0bgb]

I've had a mint Saab Turbo 9000 in two litre with a lovely polished black and a two litre non turbo. I so wish that they were still going..As always, a perfect hones review on a bargain basement car..I don't know what mic you use ? but the sound quality is just perfect...Yet again I've thoroughly enjoyed this video... As always...Thank you and all the best...

[@eddiej1980]

That lancia diesel z19dth is a belter. Snap a belt. Sacrificial rockers have weak points. Replace them for a few quid plus timing belt kit and all good. Had one in an Alfa 156. Great engine

[@tomt7244]

These high mileage estate barge owners really love a landsail.. but loving the continuation of videos on older often over looked estates, I find myself looking at these often.. thinking should I..

[@MyerShift7]

I wanted one of these so bad when they came out when I was in high school. I still want one today.

[@nicknak5257]

I bought my saab 93 aero for 500 quid 4 years ago. Still going strong and just sailed through another mot.

[@dongolfnut5558]

Good video just scrapped my 9-5 2.2tid with 93k on its hadn't been touched for 15month charged battery and it started recovery driver said it was going to be his easiest job that day as he drove it onto truck. Was quoted £760 to get it through MOT as needed new turbo. On of most comfortable cars I've had never let me down just got turbo and tin worm lol

[@mrvintherfpv9954]

Easiest way to access the heater motor is from inside. Remove the glove compartment. Could be the resistor pack for the fan which is faulty. Its a common problem with 9-3.

[@acorndogs904]

£80 worth of fuel left in it ??

[@HighPeakAutos]

At todays rate probably

[@carmelduggan6547]

Had 4 Saabs of various models, 3 estates and a Hatchback and the best in my books was the saab 93 2.2 turbo diesel hatchback from the year 2000, per GM era Saabs where the seats were still Saab seats. I got it when it was 13 years old and mileage ????? But boy was that some car to drive even at 1.75 tons weight she could really move, thank you so much for this review

[@rossfield8850]

Bought our 04 95 Aero 4 years ago from an old from a dealer for £400 on New Year’s Eve. 78k on the clock, history but horrible body work from previous old guy owner. Fast forward 4 years and 52,000 miles later the wife loves it so much we shipped it to Canada when we emigrated in August! She even has a name for the bloody thing! I’ve grown so fond of it I’m actually considering getting everything done cosmetically to make it perfect. Other than crappy GM suspension components it’s been faultless. Keep the oil and sparks fresh it goes like a rocket!

[@Frostakasilk]

Tell me if I am wrong but as I know, the seat belt has to be washed in soapy water and then it will go back on its own. The problem is that over the years the grease from the hand of the driver made the seat belt weigh more and this is why it doesn`t get pulled back automatically. Btw, Saab has always been my childhood dream car and this 9-3 with its taillights... it seemed like a spaceship to me back then. Thanks for the memories. Love this brand! :)

[@richardman88]

If the seat belt doesn't retract, first thing you do is give it a good wash with a damp rag and some detergent. It's not the springs that have gone, but usually it's 200k miles worth of sweat and chip grease that have made the belt stiff and gunky.

[@chrisdunn8215]

Hi ya Matt, sounds simple but I would check the fuse first it will only take 30 seconds!

[@monkeymagic4555]

I bought a Vauxhall Vectra estate for £295*

[@HighPeakAutos]

Come on, don’t be like that

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

@@HighPeakAutos He's not wrong though. Haha!

[@pavlospanteliadis6868]

Good for you 🙂. You must definitely drive the new 95 aero. You will love it! Thanks for the great videos!

[@julesrr4656]

Kool. I bought a 53 plate Passat PD TDI 4 Motion estate for £500. Drove it for nearly 4 years. A bit scruffy, sloppy but went everywhere including the Alps and great value. Great bargain like the SAAB. Scrapped for £260. Bit of shame to see it go.

[@Tugger4me1]

Ripped jeans at your age lol

[@stueyboy1966]

Same heater motor issue on a v70 I had. Process is as others have mentioned then works great. Fixed heater, a light casing from the scrappie and pop it in for £699 .. job done. 8 months of 50 mpg will get students of bangernomics aroused

[@xlfive]

a couple of years ago i gave 400 quid for a 93 saloon,within a week i could smell burning coming through the air vents on the passenger side,thurned out to be the blower motor and it was a pig of a job to change,the good news it only cost about 60 quid from ECP, i would check blower motor fuse first after that the passenger seat belt did the same as yours and finely after 6 weeks the clutch went lol

[@toml4944]

I bought a 06 1 owner 140k mile with full service history 93 Vector Sport wagon in mint condition with Valid NCT and tax for 250 Euro and have been everyday driving it for 2 years with out issue

[@54mgtf22]

Had a Saab 9-3 Ttid as a rental in the UK for a month in 2011. Great car. Happy memories.

[@toshineon]

I guess it shouldn't come as a surprise, but you still see these cars all over Sweden to this day. I think there's like 10 SAABs just on my street.

[@simon5263]

Bosch wiper blades - the hallmark of quality, has got to be another entry in the high peak glossary. I had a 2005 9-3 convertible back in 2011/12 and I loved it. It was a 2 litre turbo petrol. Non-car people don't understand the nostalgic memories you build for a car. I remember two great road trips. One from Bristol to Cambridge to visit a friend, it was gloriously sunny and we had the roof down almost all the way. Sunburn ensued.the second was an epic road trip from Bristol to Bergen in Norway for a wedding. We used two weeks in total and it was amazing. Took a ferry to Denmark, spent a couple of nights in Copenhagen and then another ferry to Kristiansand before winding our way along the south coast up to the west coast. Not a surprise I live in Norway now. Only sold the Saab because of the international move.

[@Formulozza1]

Anyone else realize the handle for the boot floor is designed to look like an aircraft, I love that!

[@CM-cp6ce]

Born from Jetts....

[@georgeacquah5380]

I like three-hundred-pound cars. One of the best cars I ever had was a £300 Seat Toledo diesel. Surprisingly fast with 150 brake, felt tight, and even the air con worked. Drove all around Europe in it. Unfortunately it was stolen back in March, otherwise I’d probably still have it now. This Saab looks like a legend in the making.

[@HighPeakAutos]

They were good cars in their day

[@SuperFIFTHGEAR]

What generation of Toledo was this? The old mk2 (1998-2004) type?

[@georgeacquah5380]

@@SuperFIFTHGEAR yep it was the one of the last of that shape, a late 2004.

[@SuperFIFTHGEAR]

@@georgeacquah5380 Just wondered, I have a 54 plate MK4 Golf Estate with the PD130, just didn't think they were desirable enough for somebody to steal...

[@aaaaplay]

The foam in the passenger seat compresses over time and that's why the sensor goes off. There is a forum thread about it at Saab Scene titled "Passenger Seat Belt Warning continuous" on how to fix it. You can also turn it off with a Tech2. As an Australian, I always find UK spec cars interesting. We never get poverty spec vehicles from luxury or semi-luxury manufactures like BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Volvo and Saab. So it is very rare to vehicles without climate control, leather etc... I have never seen a 9-3 without the flip out cup holder or wheels that small. Rarely have I seen manual air conditioning either in a 9-3.

[@aaaaplay]

Also you might be able to fix that drivers side seat belt if you take off the a-pillar trim and blow some compressed air into the mechanism. Usually they get gunked up with lint.

[@scaredybear8541]

Yes your right remove or lift up the scuttle panel passenger side the motor is below wd40 the motor

[@7thebill]

As others have said, I would also like to see a before and after when your dealing with these old cars from first look around them, to ready for resale and a brief talk on what work you got done. Is there a problem getting parts for the 9-3? I would love to buy one, its the fear of not being able to get parts puts me off them.

[@awaischaudhary1162]

Woah what are them jeans all about Matt🤢🤮

[@HighPeakAutos]

It’s called Fashion… according to Zara anyway 😂

[@Mypitbull82]

You should show them when there all cleaned up people love those videos

[@seanweirdbeard]

Was at le saab museum in trollhattan on fri They really did know how to make cars!

[@bowesproject2304]

A challenge for you . Keep the saab And drive it. And I bet something breaks on your Range Rover before the saab does . And you will still get your money back on the saab In 6 months