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#Saab

[@Lex_Reid]

The 2.0 turbo is far more reliable then people would think. Had one with 190,000 and it never had an issue. Sold it to my uncle and he’s still driving it.

[@phatgringo2.0]

So you maintained it?

[@fgeiger41]

Mine was bullet proof and fast mileage. Sad and glad I didn't get the 2.8. Reliability was an afterthought from what I found

[@Section_8_Supercars]

The 2.3 b235 in the 9-5s Were much better than the GM 2.0 in the 9-3s

[@kclefthanded427]

Engine is still available new from Chevrolet Performance

[@Kahless00]

The 2.0l turbo in this was the same as the one in the cobalt ss and it r was solid. Friend had a mild one putting 380 to the wheels. Most of the cobalt bolt ons will fit the Saab as well.

[@fhm5384]

My father passed away this spring and I took ownership of his 2009 Saab 9-5 Sportcombi with 2.3L Turbo 5spd manual with 68k miles. I have to say that it is quirky, but has a lot of cool features. So far it has been reliable as I have racked up 3K so far. I would not have thought to buy one myself but I think my Dad had it right and I think of him every time I lace the gas and feel the turbo and torque steer kick in.

[@tylernail2146]

I have a 2004 9-5 sedan manual and 227,000 miles original clutch too! Great cars!

[@dieseldabz7104]

Sorry for your loss bud. My late father was also very wise and learned much of what I know from him especially about anything mechanical. Sounds like your late father was also very smart man👊

[@manoloprpr]

Sorry for your loss!

[@pekarp]

The ignition key is between the seats so that you don't hurt your knee in an accident. There is a button labeled "blackpanel" in the dashboard that switches off all the lights of the buttons and instruments except the speedo, so you are not distracted while driving in the dark. Then if there is something that needs your attention, that gauge will light up or a warning light will turn on.

[@einpercy825]

It's labeled "nighpanel" but yeah love that feature and use it all the time

[@bt5252]

Same. Love it. Was pleased to see the fuel gauge light up and once I got to low fuel.

[@briankinney7022]

I have a 2007 9-3 SportCombi 2.0T in black with the 6-speed. It’s Stage 3 Maptuned. Bilstein struts. Many Taliferro parts. It surprises EVERYONE who wants a little on the streets. Beat a Cayman the other day who’s loud exhaust let me know he was trying. He looked at me super confused when I passed him.

[@claesmattsson4743]

Im from Sweden and Saab is close to my heart. My favourite is the 9-5 Aero from the old generation with a 2.3l motor, i got the sedan version with the step 3 trim from maptun. You can drive ridiculous fast with it but you can still drive comfortable too. I want to find a 99 from the 70s, thats my goal for now. Thanks for sharing dudes!👍🏼

[@user-pt1ow8hx5l]

There's a good 99 for sale in Denmark. If you can handle,........... doing up a car that has been in longterm storage.

[@greathey1234]

The last SAAB was actually a 9-5 based on the Opel Insignia

[@batelmo2779]

Yes but 93 production laster longer than the 95. Several hundred 93s were assembled after the bankruptcy.

[@Carluvr2011]

Yes, the NG 9-5 and the 9-4X were the last 2 new models that the brand released, but like @batelmo2779 mentioned, 9-3 production lasted under Saab until 2012. Even when NEVS bought them and they were no longer allowed to use the Saab name a few 9-3's were still produced up until 2014 I believe with the NEVS name. 2011 was the last year we got them stateside though after Spyker unfortunately failed to keep them afloat. By that point the damage GM had caused the brand was just too much.

[@jamescurry177]

This makes me miss my 2006 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon. I got it dirt cheap a couple years ago (2500 bucks) and it was great to drive. I would have kept it if it had a manual transmission, but I ended up selling it to Carmax for a profit. Maybe another Saab someday . . .

[@BrendenPragasam]

These things are slept on and abused far too much in the car scene. I really hope they get a following which will care for these

[@donaldwilson2620]

Turbocharged engines are now commonplace, and people sometimes forget that Saab was an early pioneer when it introduced the 99 Turbo in the late 70's. Saab wasn't the first car company to introduce a turbocharged engine, but Saab was one of the first to bring turbocharging to the masses.

[@uncieyoda4305]

My family loves Saabs, as do I. My mom's got an '07 9-5 SportCombi with the 2.3 Turbo and a 5-Speed manual while my dad has two classic 900's. I myself have a 1971 Sonett. All of those cars are so quirky in their own way and so much fun to drive.

[@frontier_etc]

9-3 Turbo X wagon is a dream car for sure

[@Zion-kk4ej]

My mom used to own a 2007 Saab 9-5 aero with the 2.3 turbo, also wagon. Despite being very nice and practical, I'm so glad she eventually got rid of it. Roughly 80.000 miles on it but reliability and parts availability were starting to become a nightmare. The drivetrain was actually solid but everything else was failing, what an endless money pit. Coolant leaks, valve cover gasket leaks, front main seal. Endless electrical problems: ECU failed and replaced, ABS sensors good luck replacing all 4 of them (remember those come as a full assembly with the wheel bearings), random electrical drains leaving her stranded every few months with a dead battery. Electric rear view mirrors not working. Serpentine belt because one of the pulleys had failed. Replaced it last year with a brand new end of production run lexus rx450h.

[@BD4V1S1]

I have a 2010 9-3x which includes the XWD all wheel drive. Great cars for northern regions. I prefer the 2.0 as it’s easier to work on. You scored with those premium leather seats, probably worth a third of your total purchase price. Consider joining the Saab Club of North America, the community is one of the best parts of Saab ownership 😊

[@bontzie]

I loved my '04 Saab 9-3! Got it at around 40k miles and just drove that 5 speed manual all around Boston. Almost 300k miles by the time the water pump failed. It was the first vehicle that I had owned which made me love cars.

[@quintonulm2435]

I used to have a V6T SportCombi in laser red and the thing about that V6 is it’s more impressive from 60-120 than it is from 0-60. That thing just keeps on pulling. A few things I will say though:

[@quintonulm2435]

1) Change your transmission fluid often or you will get shift flares and eventually roach out the trans. 2) Make sure your timing chains are in good health because that is not cheap to fix when they stretch 3) Keep an extra coil pack or two in the trunk, that cramped engine bay likes to cook them things pretty well. 4) Replace the coolant reservoir by the firewall on the drivers side before it blows up 5) Always have at least two keys 6) Try to get yourself a Tech2 with security access or you will most likely be dead in the water when trying to diagnose electrical faults or modules

[@ndm-uv4rh]

I have this exact car (‘08 Silver Aero Sportcombi), but with all wheel drive and the 6-speed manual. It’s a blast.

[@zakris]

I hade a 9-3 2.0T Sportcombi 2010, which I tuned. It was FAST and so good fun to drive! Very underrated...

[@kwilliams4031]

I bought an '03 95x aero wagon with under 100k miles for less than $3k a couple of years ago. I've had to put roughly ~$1800 into it outside of routine maintenance since. It's not the cheapest to run, but it's very comfy to drive and it's easy to forget how fast you're going. I'd buy it again if I'd ever get that lucky.

[@saint_keeblerElf]

I wish SAAB would come back (on their own) into the car market. A cousin of mine introduced me to his saab 900 and I thought it was unique and fun.

[@k.j.hulander2204]

It won’t come back. SAAB proper is a Swedish defence and aerospace company whose automotive branch was sold to GM, who , in turn, sold it to Dutch scam company Spyker. Spyker robbed whatever of value was left and left SAAB automobile to die. SAAB corp have clearly signalled that they will not allow any new company rising from the ashes of old SAAB auto (or coming from elsewhere) to use the SAAB name and brand on their products. So there will be no new cars bearing the SAAB badge, sadly.

[@Desynccc]

@@k.j.hulander2204 Wrong, they are coming back as NEVS. Made by the original Saab Engineers, however it will not bear the Saab name, it is called Nevs Emily GT and is set to be produced in 2024.

[@LacDole]

I was a mega fan of Saab back in the 80-90's, I really liked the 9000 hatchback and the blackout dash feature that only kept the speed lit up.

[@dandyfi4076]

Big Saab fan here on my second 9-3. Bought it at 17k miles, currently at 195K miles. Runs like new. Love this car best I ever owned by far!!

[@atmartens]

I agree about GM killing Saab. I love Volvos but competition is always good so it’s sad to see Saab go when they were quirky. Secondly, it is a unique car. I think the only one I’d probably buy over it that’s just as weird is the Acura TSX wagon. Theyre super hard to come by.

[@hitek84]

I have always had a thing for the Subaru WRX based Saabaru, the 9-2x Aero! I'd also have a Saab 9-7X Aero in that drive way too which hat is a LS2 powered All-Wheel drive SUV built on GMs GMT 350 platform!

[@4WheelRC]

Makes me miss my 9-3.. thanks for sharing.

[@calbob750]

Based on my ownership of two Saabs I would go to a Saab owners forum and research the potential and expensive problems that some 9-3 Saabs have.

[@izayoiaifuyu]

I've got a Turbo X, daily driver. Love it to pieces no matter how often or how little qt times I have to look at each of those pieces (daily driving a 180k like car, all that normal stuff) and I'm making about 400awhp with e85 and a few mods you could almost completely ignore. If I swapped airboxes back to stock and threw the engine cover on, you'd think I had a basically bone stock car. Despite the power and all the upgrades I've done, it's still a completely comfortable, usable car that gets me mile after mile.

[@nesman]

Have the base of this exact car, one of the last batches made in 2011 too.

[@ulverop]

The Aero X with a manual gear box is a hoot to drive!

[@richardsmith682]

My wife had a 9-5 Sportwagon (with the SAAB turbo 4 cyl engine). Best driving car we've ever owned!

[@Mr-Neven]

I love the last 9-5. This 9-3 is so GM. I prefer the Ford Volvos

[@ivanpodrez3403]

I remember seeing a brand new 9-5 Eero back in 2000 in my friend's dad's garage. At that time I didn't know much about the brand or the model but it looked simply amazing compared to the US cars of the era. I was especially impressed with the interior as the seats were done in tan saddle leather.

[@devintiebout]

I have a Saab 2008 9-5 with the 5spd. I spent $800 on the car, it needed a crank shaft position sensor to run, an easy fix. I love this car! It's the best of Saab and in engineering and the best of GM's parts bin?

[@franzvanjulio5523]

General Motors killed Saab. It’s unfortunate because they made really nice cars.

[@Carluvr2011]

GM has a tendency to do that and Saab wasn't the only victim. We lost Oldsmobile, Holden, Pontiac, Saturn, Hummer, Isuzu (stopped importing cars to the U.S.) they still sell trucks, under GM ownership too.

[@bt5252]

True and Saab might have died even sooner if GM hadn’t injected some cash into it.

[@Carluvr2011]

@bt5252 it is possible that they could've. I don't think it's a secret that Saab was already hurting financially by the time GM had stepped in, but at the end of the day it wasn't that Saab didn't have interested buyers either. GM wanted to sell the brand after the 08 recession rather than close it like it had already decided to do with Oldsmobile and Pontiac. Ford was doing the same thing at the time with all of the brands in their portfolio to avoid taking a government bailout, but while Ford found successful buyers for all of its brands (with the exception of Mercury which they chose to close), GM was extremely picky and selective with who they wanted to sell too, for how much, and whether or not they were willing to give away their patent rights and naming rights to the brand. I think the brand could've been saved if GM had been more willing to work with the offers that were on the table at the time, but that's just my 2 cents on it. It could also be argued too however, that the Swedish government could've stepped in to help save the brand in a similar fashion to the U.S. auto bailout, but they didn't. At the end of the day though it still changes nothing lol.

[@franzvanjulio5523]

@@bt5252 true, I can’t argue that, but I think Saab was largely lost at some point in those years.

[@BWTECH0521]

GM didn't do the best with SAAB but if it weren't for GM, saab would have been long gone before 2000. So thanks to GM, we got to see the 9-3 viggen, turbo-x and that gorgeous ng9-5.

[@palebeachbum]

Great looking wagon. I don't recall seeing too many of these on the roads. Is the 2.8L V6 the same engine used in the first-generation Cadillac CTS? I really wish Americans would get over their SUV obsession and go back to driving wagons and hatchbacks.

[@jeffreykeyes985]

The V6 was sourced from Holden in Australia

[@frogmaster83]

Saabs were so cool in there day. (before GM) We had a 99 Combi coup.

[@kman0074]

I had a 9-5 aero manual with the last Saab made engines. Loved that car. Too bad it was eating oil and you couldn’t get parts too easy.

[@georgeh6856]

The contract for selling a company to GM should be referred to as a suicide note.

[@ForeverDownByLaw]

Had one of these in sedan form, but the 2.0t. Loved quite a bit about it, but after awhile the ride was a deal breaker. Brittle doesn't even begin to describe the ride quality, there was no road imperfection that didn't make it into the car. I wouldn't mind having another one just for kicks, but I wouldn't want to daily one again.

[@SupraStar29]

I'm surprised to hear this, my 9-3 is not an aero but the ride is pretty good, handles larger bumps pretty well, especially compared to an e46 for example.

[@ForeverDownByLaw]

Yeah, I don't know if there were running changes re: suspension tuning or shocks, but mine was a 2012, so towards the end. Even my 99 Corvette z51 was a more comfortable riding car. My SAAB really did very poorly on frost heaves and generally less than ideal roads (I'm in NJ). The constant, nagging jarring from the suspension got old. I owned the car for about 40k miles.@@SupraStar29

[@noahman27]

I got a chance to drive a 9-3 Sport Combi Areo loaner from our dealer when our 9-3 2.0 turbo sedan was in for service. It was great fun. Fairly quick, handled quite nicely, and had the brightest most focused headlights i'd ever seen. It was real nice!

[@fiaschifabrications4852]

I absolutely love my 07 9-3 aero!!

[@skunkworks9-3]

We have 9 Ng Saab 9-3 in the family and all run and drive great. Arent the easiest to find parts for anymore but they are tanks and have more style compared to their GM counterparts. GM just didnt get that over in Sweden they had to make them stronger body wise. The extra price was mostly in the double rolled steel and bracing throughout. Could drop one on its roof from 10ft up and they wouldn't crumple down to the seat. Stout cars

[@supposedlycollectable4220]

I had a 9/3 Convertible years ago with the 2.0T I got the car with 40K miles and I put over 100,000 Miles on the Car with Zero reliability issues other than basic maintenance, I didn't need to do anything to the car the whole time I had it. It was a great car that was alot of Fun.

[@jkr3008]

As an owner of 9-3 1.8 Biopower, I must admit that these gentlemen are right - it's cheap to buy, cheap to maintain, realiable, fast and comfy for the family (got a wagon as well). I'm very happy with the setup especially considering the fact I bought it almost accidetnally. And I think it's worth mentioning - the fuel consumption is really decent (well, at least for my setup), it consumes 6 on a highway and around 11-11.5 in the city. Which is super important here in EU (I live in Spain). Surprisingly, still can be serviced without any visible issues, all parts & consumables are on the market. Congrats on the bargain (whoever the owner is😁)

[@dieseldabz7104]

The older Saab 900 & 9000 series were extremely awesome and reliable cars and were actually ahead of their time. Even had wipers on headlights in early 90's and good interiors. Had a 900 Aero with upgraded turbo and few other upgrades and it flew. Stock turbos had issues..

[@laurat1129]

My name’s Laura, and I’m a Saabaholic. Bought in ‘02, my ‘99 “OG” 9-3 cv 5spd is still my daily driver.* When it was almost 18, I drove x-country LA to Boston in four days, and in Feb. ‘24, it will be 25 yrs-old. Lots of us love the “newer” models, like this NG 9-3, as much as the classic old ones. While I may be biased, though, I don’t see too many 25 yr-old Volvos, Audis, or BMWs (esp. not the cv’s) still on the roads year-round today. Saabs were built for longevity over profit, to our benefit and the brand’s detriment. Saab may not have sold a lot of cars, but for a brand that’s been gone longer than a decade, it still has a loyal following. As long as these cars are maintained, w/parts and specialists aplenty, plus a supportive community, they’re the most reliable and safest cars on the road. In some ways, Saab was the Boeing of its time, run by engineers who were pathological about safety (“we make cars, not compromises”), but w/an obviously much different importance and outcome. As for GM, I think they kept Saab going longer than it would’ve lasted by itself. The cars lost some of the Saabishness, though not all of it. My theory is that GM did what they then did best, market and product-place the hell out of them, why for such a niche brand, you’ll see so many Saabs featured in film/TV. It’s a shame Koenigsegg couldn’t have saved the brand earlier, but I don’t think our cars are going away anytime soon. In times of so much uncertainty, a Saab just feels SOLID. *Mine’s the base model b204 engine, but w/MapTun S2, it’s been bumped up from 185 to ~240hp - and lots more fun.

[@TheoPhilpot]

I love the Saab 9-3. My father had a '99 9-3 and mother an auto '06 9-3 Aero Sportcombi (basically the car you drove pre facelift). Saab was extremely influential in the way I think cars (clearly) as the next car I purchase will be one. I currently have a volvo v60 which is essentially the direct competitor (would be) 2015 9-3 Sportcombi which is what I would have bought had it existed. Saab had such a unique take on the car which has never been replicated to me (closest yet is Rivian). I agree. Please save all the saabs. you will be owning a piece of history. parts are not hard to find (for gm cars)

[@jackholder7979]

Good to see a review on the 93 estate, I have one of the last 2011 93X in the UK its getting rare to see them and to me it's the perfect all rounder car, it's got the boot size, very comfortable seats driving position, good turbos but the most surprising thing is the stiffness of the chassis, because Saab made these like a solid cage tank you can really confidently use the power through bends, satisfying on a good A road. Less abused than german cars of that era and half the price, wont be selling mine! Look forward to more of your slightly quirky car reviews.

[@tekgamer33]

I agree with Nathan that GM destroyed Saab… At the end they were just rebadged GM models and had lost most of what made Saab a Saab. Also to clarify one thing Nathan mentioned: Saab still makes planes. Before GM the cars and planes were the same company, but they were eventually split with GM taking ownership of the automobile company. The Saab name is still owned by Saab AB (the airplane company). Those who follow the history of Saab Automobile know that, post-GM bankruptcy, NEVS had officially licensed the name to continue the brand but lost it. It would be great to see the brand re-emerge someday.

[@worldhello1234]

In Europe you can buy a used Cadillac BLS, that is basically the same car minus the quirks but sold under the Cadillac brand.

[@alexvega7527]

That was the car Chrsitine Applegate was driving in the movie the sweetest thing on there way to find Peter 🍿 😂😂😂

[@Thankyou_3]

Great video 👍👍👍 Every single manufacturer should take note of the gauge cluster, easy to read and all hard buttons. Nowadays, car manufacturers cannot make easy to use gauges what makes them think they can produce long lasting engines and transmissions. It’s all corruption nowadays with all their electronic screens, touch controls and absolute garbage direct injection and EV and Hybrids and etc. GM should bring back the old 80s Saab, I would buy one…

[@LafemmebearMusic]

You’re real gruff aren’t you 😅

[@LafemmebearMusic]

Progress bad grrrrr

[@einpercy825]

So much wrong info in the comments, damn. I have a 2007 (MY 08) 2.0t BioPower SportCombi and love that thing so much. Currently at 273k km and still going really strong. Perfect daily.

[@thomaspage334]

My 06 sportcombi aero is so fun to drive because of the great handling, plenty of power, 6 speed manual, and no touchscreen. with the back seats down there is room enough to sleep. not many choices like this today.

[@ruk2023--]

Did you guys get the Saab fighter jet tv commercials in the USA? I still remember them as a kid in England in the 80's / early 90's. My uncle had a few Saabs around that time. As a maths professor buying brown ones he couldn't have been more of the ideal customer profile if he had tried. The X was 2.8V6 wasn't it? Or did you get an I4 option as well?

[@reevesRichardl]

I have a 2008 9-3 sport combo aero. It has a 2.8 6 cylinder and upgraded seats. It currently has almost 200,000 miles and while Ive had a few electrical problems over the years the engine is stellar and never uses a drop of oil. I love it

[@rreif5934]

I had a 20019-5 wagon that I loved. Not aero but still decent power, just not a sports car. It died due to the oil pickup being all clogged with carbon. I now have a 2011 9-3, again, not an aero but still a really nice car. Maybe the aero has a tighter suspension but mine have both been great riding but still very European. Inspires great confidence in the handling.

[@elliottlee1050]

Miss my old very cool '87 900 Turbo SPG! Though I also loved my '93 Turbo convertible, today I'd get the nerdy but vintage quirky cool 900 sedan the one with the trunk not hatch! & Saab still produces fighter jets, the Grippen E-Series is off the hook Woof! 😂❤

[@baileybehzadi2308]

Love it! SAAB AND WAGON! Love my 02 9-5 aero! The aftermarket for these isn’t too bad either and can be a lot of fun with a tune!

[@catmandan93]

Long-time Saab lover and owner, but just so you know guys, the desirable 2.8T 9-3 is called the TurboX, not the 9-3X. The 9-3X is a standard 2.0T 9-3 Wagon with different body cladding and XWD (Saab's AWD). I've owned my '08 Saab 9-3 SportCombi 2.0T, 6spd manual for almost 7 years without any major issues. I'm at 167,000 miles and it still runs perfectly - the seats are damn near perfect still. The only major issue I had was to replace the clutch, which when I replaced it at 160,000 miles, isn't abnormal for any vehicle. There is a little known upgrade you can use with factory parts from other GM's where you can essentially build a "Stage 2" clutch for 1/3 the cost. I bought it July 2017 for $6000 from a dealership with 119,000 miles; best vehicle I've ever owned, even better than the 2017 VW Jetta 1.4T that I bought for $17,000. My 9-3 has stood the test of time and fun fact, my wagon was on the RCR video where the thumbnail says "Lie to Me."

[@dagrindzguy4250]

I had a 2009 Sportcombi 2.0t. I loved that car. Eventually all of the plastic and electronic wiring simply began disintegrating. It was packed with features.

[@Mindblazter80]

I have a '05 saab 9-5, 2.0t, vector. Awsome car, high comfort, fast as hell. Have it just for fun, never brakes down. Its not in mint condition, little ruff. But always starts and goes! I have owned maybe 25 different saabs, 9000, 900, 93, 9-5. Great cars!

[@rbiddy5893]

Always wanted a Saab when I was younger...my uncle had an older 70's or early 80's turbo and I loved riding around in it. Loved how it was different and uncommon...loved the ignition placement. But ya, GM isn't about different and uncommon and kind of swallowed Saab up and then it failed like so many other GM brands.

[@WeakestofWeeks]

Just like any other vehicle, proper maintenance is key if looking to purchase a Saab. Most of the maintenance related items are diy friendly with many companies still supporting the platform.

[@caractacusbrittania7442]

My saab 93 NG convertible is the best car I've ever had. 2.0 l but currently tuned to 285nhp. Damn I love driving it.

[@TheHell666yeah]

What a great cars. I own a TTiD 9-3 Hirsch Performance for 7 years and I just love it.

[@svpracer98]

You very briefly mentioned it but I highly, highly want to see you actually revisit a Saturn Astra. The 4 Door XR trim with the sport package is a really good alternative to a cobalt or other small "econo" box.

[@jeffreykeyes985]

BTW, Its Saturn Aura not Astra

[@svpracer98]

@@jeffreykeyes985 no no, while they did make an Aura (shared with the Malibu) they directly imported the Astra from Belgium.

[@Jazc-mp889]

Cobalt has no competition or relation to this.

[@maddscientist1644]

I recently bought a 2006 9-3 2.0T and it is by far, my favorite car that I've ever owned. The funnest thing I've ever driven. The only bad part, is when the stereo goes, it is a massive pain to fix.

[@BWTECH0521]

I think the Turbo-X version of this car will be a future classic!

[@VectorAero]

As a long time Saab owner who has dealt with all the quirks and maintenance and reliability issues, I don't envy you guys. With the shrinking number of Saab specialist mechanics and specialty parts being hard to find (expensive if you can find them), I would never buy an old Saab now. Sure common consumables are easy to get from Rockauto, but expect the car to be a money pit with all the old rotten suspension bushings and mounts needing to be replaced, and your ECU eventually dying, and lots of stupid interior stuff breaking like automatic door locks that don't work. The 2.8T V6 is also something I'd never get - super cramped and hot engine bay, and bad city fuel economy. The 2.0T 4cyl is easier to work on and more efficient on the highway, but even that engine has its fair share of issues. I love Saabs, but never again.

[@0HOON0]

The Turbo V6 was epic though.

[@VectorAero]

@@0HOON0 i fully agree - sweet power. But I wouldn't want to deal with maintaining it.

[@F80zcp]

Such a cool car! I’ve seen a few pop up on C&B. Yours deserves a headlight restoration and front bumper respray asap

[@Vaigue]

My dream car, I owned one last year and I totaled it due to road conditions. It was the most reliable car I’ve ever owned and felt amazing.

[@sampolstein]

Im 20 and have only owned saabs, and plan to keep it that was for as long as I can, my first 93 that my farther purchased new and sold to me with 190k went to 225,000 miles without a single issue, and I sold it in good shape, I now have another even nicer 93 and a 88 900 turbo, the 2.0s that saab made are extremely reliable and last a long time with just routine maintenance, great episode guys, something I found cool about this 93 in particular is it has the extremely rare and valuble b50 interior, it is very sought after and upps that cars value (to the right person) quite a bit! i have only seen that interior in one other saab and its great! its sad to see so many saabs these days neglected and falling apart, theyre great cars but unfortunately they have fallen into the cheap beater section of the car world but theres still a massive fanbase who lives and breathes these cars for $2,800 bucks id say you got a great deal on that car! enjoy it!

[@anthonyferra7907]

B50 "premium leather" option. That was the best interior available for the 9-3.

[@NoIdleTalk]

Still rocking my 2006 combi. It may not have much longer and quirky as quirky gets but if they still made them I’d buy one tomorrow. Nice vid, guys.

[@TheoPhilpot]

So glad to see a saab videod, always. I LAUGHED out loud when this was featured on the classic channel this car is from like 2008 hahahaha

[@aaronbritt2025]

The 9-3 Viggen is the one to have. It's actually a Saab.

[@louislepage5111]

Neat car , any sort of parts support for these things????😊

[@jeffreykeyes985]

I've owned my Saab for 26 years. Most parts are not that difficult if you source online

[@sacramentofoodforest]

My neighbor has one of these with the 2.0 turbo and it has 270k miles 😂 I’m honestly shocked that gm made it 😂

[@drplando14]

In 2007, we bought a new 2007 Saab 9-3 sportcombi ice blue and loved it. I then bought a 2011 Saab 9-5 and it’s still my daily driver. Unfortunately it’s getting harder to find parts for it

[@andrewscottgreene]

Not related to the Opel Astra. Built on the GM Epsilon platform, but apparently with lots of changes.

[@FlowStateNewOrleans]

I nearly bought one of these (not Aero) this summer when I bought my Golf Alltrack. The Golf was a decade newer and had half the miles. I kept the Saab saved in my Autotrader listings and watched the price slowly fall until it finally sold sometime in the last month. I'd like to own one of these someday.

[@bt5252]

Loved watching this. I have a 2010 with 6sp manual. The engine died suddenly in mine this fall, and I ended up getting an SUV. Other than legroom as you showed, the 9-3 is just as roomy. I kept the 9-3 and will tear open the engine to revive it one day. I plan to hold onto it forever! Btw. Yes the rear hatch is horrible to fix. It’s held up by two struts. You have to take off about every rear panel to get at it. Technically, you need to take out the headliner too, but I managed to cheat out of that.

[@Tinovodanovic]

Congratulations, love it.

[@ryanmalcolm1509]

This was so validating to watch. About 3 years ago I bought a 2007 saab 9.3 sport combi 2T as a family wagon that was still fun to drive. And man it hasnt disappointed. Wagon over crossover any day of the week. Also saab wagon > audi wagon any day.

[@TheoPhilpot]

6:32 no. the 9-3X was only available in the states with the 2.0T and xwd (extremely rare). youre thinking of the Turbo X which was 2008 ONLY and extremely rare

[@Ben-bs4od]

Love it. Have a Volvo V50 but this was my second choice. After you review will take a look at one. To me, this is a classic yes. The Saab 900 is my all time favorite car and my first car I purchased. It was a project car with too much project in it. But I love Saab and agree it's a tragedy that it's no longer around.

[@MMSaabChannel]

Thanks 😍 We need more Sab videos out there! 😍

[@777jones]

I’ve had one of these for 18 years and driven the snot out of it. Still rolling.

[@sjh60633]

The newer generation Volvo V60s are a great replacement for the Saab. Very quick, super good looking and plenty of space in the back.

[@kickinbacknyc]

Yea. Try getting parts and service for this car. Do your research. The ignition was put in the center stack to prevent the key from smashing your right knee during a front end collision.

[@M.G.jun.]

Beautiful car. Absolutely stable and reliable. Something so rare must be preserved. Well done.

[@jacobyo99]

10:26 Nathan, I get the resentment, but if GM hadn’t taken over, Saab would have been out of business 15-20 years earlier.

[@ajjaajuho4883]

Good video! love it❤

[@sesam2k998]

Love this car, I own two, but im also Swedish 😀 I have one 1.9 l diesel, and the other with 1.9 l turbo diesel. Great torque and acceleration!

[@seahil]

My 2008 9-5 Aero is quick and fun and at 198k is still strong!!! I miss all my old Saabs

[@sethlozeau2962]

Hell yeah Saab! I have a ‘94 900 with a 5-speed. These are absolutely collectible now. I think they will grow to be more popular and desirable as time goes on. Even though GM put their hands deep into Saabs pot, I still think they’re awesome cars. I also drive a Colorado, so I don’t mind GM flavor.

[@jacobyo99]

The 2.8 is the same family of engines as the 3.6

[@seanweirdbeard]

Used to own a 1993 Saab 900 Turbo 16S. Now on a 2005 93 2.0 turbo. Great car. Still built like tanks! Tak.

[@AxnerSaab]

I know mostly about older Saabs, the T7 and down. However, for the modern ones, as I know the V6 is a horrendous engine to work on and changing the timing chain, it's just better to buy a new car because of how expensive it is to change.

[@danelhouseofel7634]

@4:44 The best part of the video! Lol 😆 🤣