I TRADED My FIXED Audi For A BROKEN SAAB... And I'm Happy About It?

[@kevinrazlog5789]

The taillights are from 08+ and are a nice upgrade on the earlier model years. They’re not imported or “special”, just a tasteful upgrade most of us do. Love that you got another Saab on the channel. I’m a Saab nerd so this is right up my alley!

[@lukesa7770]

Came here to say the Same lol

[@gerry-p9x]

Needs some KONI SHOCKS NEW TORES

[@rodknockreese]

Yep

[@manganvbg90]

2007 right? atleast here in sweden

[@RichardAube-f7w]

You know your stuff...

[@thackerybrown2860]

Saabs are really special - owning a defunct brand is always challenging, but the community is passionate and parts are still readily available

[@homnmr]

Another Saab is rescued. You are amazing!

[@rarewaffle9107]

The night panel shuts off the speedo past 90 and then turns back on once you hit 85, but you have to enable it in the menu on the SiD (the little screen on the dash) Make sure you JB weld the bottom of those washer fluid sprayers because they like to come apart and leak the fluid everywhere. There's a 3rd company that makes tuning stuff specifically for saabs, they're called maptun and operate straight out of Sweden. Make sure you take off that trim piece with the trunk button on it and check for rust/corrosion. they're not very well sealed. That headlight switch is a dummy switch. saab did this because its an EU regulation that you must have you headlights on at all times and they didn't remove it in the cars destined for America. It doesn't have factory Bluetooth but you can buy a little Bluetooth module that takes the space of the aux cable on Saab plus for 80 euros. shipping takes a long time because its from Norway. That 6 cd changer sucks. it never works and its more complicated than a Rolex. The radio and SiD might not be lighting up because this car has a 3 (factory) amp system and all 3 of them must work for those to turn on. the under under the drivers seat usually gets exposed to the elements and breaks.

[@gerry-p9x]

Can I bring the thumb drive in from Norway with ,y friends and put it in my computer bag?

[@rdaviify]

That V6 was made here in Melbourne Australia by Holden

[@antonyjones3617]

I have the tx, great engine ❤

[@6mtsaab]

I like to think of my Saab as the most desirable spec. I have a 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero with the 2.8 v6 and a 6spd manual. The exterior color is jet-black (paint code 298), with the same exact interior as this one. I love Saab.

[@MrPeteragent]

In Europe some people think the 9-3 is just a rebadged Opel Vectra (or Vauxhall Vectra in the UK). But the truth is that’s a Vectra in tuxedo. I’ve driven the facelifted 2009 9-3 Wagon in Sweden 12 years ago and I liked that car very much.

[@MrTrooper31]

I had my first Saab when i served in Germany 1987 Saab 9000 turbo mods by Janspeed sat on the Autobahn 160 mph no problem what a car

[@AlexSoduk]

this will sound crazy, but check the amp under the driver's seat. also check the fiber optics in the back of the CD changer/stereo/HVAC control and the fiber optics on the back side of the parcel shelf.

[@fsimon5230]

Oh it was so awesome to see this video! I LOVED my Saab, they were the best cars out there. I had the 2005 - 95 SportCombi Wagon. It handled so well on the road, and such a comfortable ride. Sadly my husband rolled in the car (he got T-boned), but honestly the car is what saved his life. We still talk about that car, too bad they aren't made anymore.

[@Double_deuce22]

We drove Saab 9000 Aeros and then 9-5s when I was a police officer in Vail. We would race the state troopers that had the Camaro B4Cs. The 9000 aero was my favorite. It kept up with the Camaros at altitude.

[@MostGenericUser]

9000 aero is considered one of the best Saabs ever made definitely better than the 9-3 in this video

[@tsgorman]

I'm sure this is an Urban legend but we always heard that Saab donated cars to police in Colorado so when people at the dealership asked "Is it good in the snow"?, the salesman could reply "Police in Colorado drive them"! 🙂

[@Double_deuce22]

@@tsgorman the Town of Vail leased each one for around $200 per month during my time. It was a large discount for TOV and free marketing for Saab. The deal was the TOV could not cut anything out or remove any parts. They had to make custom brackets for the radios, lights, and MP5 mount. Yes we carried MP5s instead of shotguns. The crazy part was the suspects had to ride in the front passenger seat in handcuffs as we did not have a cage. They would be sitting right next to the MP5 mount. Great officer safety. I used to play jokes on the drunk people and turn on the heated seat. They would get quiet because they thought they pissed themselves when the seat warmed up. Nobody ever thought a police car had heated seats. Unfortunately some actually did urinate and shat themselves.

[@CACar_Nation]

Where is Vail

[@houseking9211]

@@MostGenericUser I much prefer the saabs with real saab engines over the ng 9-3s and ng 9-5s. Unforchinately the dame 9-5s are ugly and have very gm-ified interiors which feels a lot cheaper than the ogs. I guess on the bright side, the ng 9-3s still have saab gearboxes and drivetrains, but the engines just aren't the same, and the interior feels very mid 2000s GM.

[@sergiobisonte]

check the optic fiber loop. all audio goes by optical fiber. if its broken someewhere, there will be no audio. if amp under seat or phone module in trunk id missing, the fiber must be looped

[@tonyfisk8081]

With all that aftermarket junk in the trunk, it's a fair bet that the optical loop has been damaged or just pulled apart from a connector somewhere.

[@tpdtopcop2010]

@@tonyfisk8081 Correct.

[@sergiobisonte]

Probably they had an aftermarket radio in the cdplayer location, and now a rat nest behind all that...

[@GabrielGomez-p3n]

@@sergiobisonte No just looks tapped into the oem amp. Probably bad amp 1

[@sergiobisonte]

@@GabrielGomez-p3n my saab has a dead underseat amp (its for doors and center speaker), but the rest of the system is working... the connector conected to the amp does the loop no matter if the amp is working or not

[@ThriftMachine]

SAAAAAAAAB story time....ive been seriously considering a 93

[@WatchJRGo]

After 30 minutes with this car I’d recommend it 💯

[@kevinrazlog5789]

@@WatchJRGo I’ve got 3… they’re honestly very fun and quirky cars. Highly underrated

[@Alfadragon17]

Saab 9-3 or 9-5. They're both great cars! I'm getting ready to yank my motor and trans out of my 9-5 to service the clutch and timing chains. My car had 265k miles and still runs and drives great (minus a slipping clutch)! I'd love to tune it so there's boost in first gear.

[@HANZELVANDERLAAY]

I've had 4 of em...so cool ...plane like technology ...lost two of em to bad reservoir tank...and watch for ECU goes bad on top of the motor.....one of em got at 40 mpg..on the highway at 55..fun cars

[@geraldlafleur7776]

Sans are awesome looking cars. I’ve had 3 of them.

[@CarWash811]

I am so pumped up now! Another Saab AND the special one. I have 2004 95 2.0t manual wagon with a tune (225 hp & 250 ft lb) so not fast as the Aero, but enough for me. Third gear pull is the thing for sure. I can't wait to see more. Greetings from Finland.

[@just-a-waffle]

Every car since I got my license (2011) was manual trans, I was so used to it that it wasn't much different than an auto for me, didn't have to think about it at all. Got first automatic in 2020, because the car I wanted wasn't available in a manual.

[@c1d2e]

Son still drives his 2001 9-3 turbo manual with 160k miles. It’s been mostly trouble a free good looking car.

[@GabrielGomez-p3n]

The Front aero lip is missing and replaced with a standard 2.0T or Arc lip. You should get a correct one as makes it way better

[@danielbuckley6072]

“3rd gear is a monster!” True. It has overboost protection in 1 & 2nd gear and you only get full boost starting in 3rd gear.

[@jhonditch4269]

the world needs more saabs

[@vencibushy]

Saab turbo team made this 2.8T combo so good that it's still used today in modern Opel Insignia (in Europe). Some models even come at 325 bhp straight from the factory.

[@einpercy825]

Sorry but it's not been used in the Insignia since 7 ½ years when they stopped making the A generation

[@ShortHandedNow]

The V6 loves to get hot. Timing chain is an engine out job. Other than keeping it cool, and changing the oil often with good 0w40 and filters they are reliable. Owned way too many over the years.

[@Edson-Pouchie]

You can do chains in the car I’ve done it 5+ times

[@ShortHandedNow]

​@@Edson-Pouchie Good for you. Faster to drop the engine with the sub frame vs the horrendous struggle of doing it in the vehicle.

[@Sirius90125]

​@@Edson-Pouchie please do a video !

[@tpdtopcop2010]

Very nice JR. I have a 2006 Aero Lazer Red with 171,000 and love it. The 9-3 Saab just looks good.

[@tommink2577]

I owned the convertible version of this car - a 2006 9-3 Aero 6-speed. I listed it for sale and it literally sold in a matter of hours to a total Saab nerd. They love them.

[@AxnerSaab]

For saabs, they have always been a beast in 3rd and 4th gears. Even the NG 900 that we own and is modified, is a beast in 3rd and 4th gear.

[@chilidogcats]

If the EFILIVE is from Vermont Tuning, then you may have the Stage 0 flashed. It takes the 255hp V6 to about 320hp. If you want to really turn the Aero into a rocket then get the Stage 2+.. With that tune add the Do88 intercooler and K&N filter you're close to 500hp. That's my setup on a 2007 Aero Vert. Tip: You can use Tamiya Semi gloss black to touch up the peeling buttons.

[@neilperry2224]

I daresay you've heard about the update on the 93, and it's SatNav provide by GM . They kept asking for more development money for the sat nav. So GM sent out a bean counter , and after a few days he contacted GM's headquarters and informed them. That SAAB has scrapped the GM software and got someone to write up some new SATNAV software.

[@ulverop]

In a lot of these, all of the ones I have driven here in Norway, that passenger grab handle is actually an ice scraper. If I remember correctly you could also buy other stuff for it from Saab.

[@andrewhorowitz2630]

In the us it was a cd holder, but you could buy optional accessories including the ice scraper

[@mikem5922]

Yess!! Been waiting for you to do a Saab again. I had a 9-3 Aero like this for 7 years and I loved it!

[@lando0861]

Seen this car around Wichita and now you got it! Can’t wait to see this car back on the road.

[@gerry-p9x]

Fantastic. Content

[@SapphireSweed]

I had a silver 06 93 aero 6 speed- Tuned it(JZW) quickly and wow, the torque # gets up there. The clutch didn't like it in the cold. Super comfortable, but sold it before I did the clutch. The radio stopped working and never got around to that either. Great looking cars- plasti-dipped the front grill's chrome as well.

[@rickclayton1806]

All those leaves in the channel at the base of the rear window can bridge the trunk gasket and cause rain water to enter the trunk. I have a '08 2.0T 6MT. I put a new clutch in it last year. Enjoy. Aeros have a lower ride height as standard.

[@andrewthomason3857]

Nice to see a Saab on the channel again.

[@sccarguy8242]

I used to work for Saab and got to attend the “Aero Academy” at road Atlanta. These cars take way more abuse then most have them credit for…. The Sweeds knew how to design a drivers car, for sure…

[@jeadie2273]

If the radio and upper display is not lighting up or working, it could be the fiber optic going to the amp underneath the drivers seat. They sell a bypass to hook the fiber optics together and it bypasses the amp (which is unnecessary). 5 min job. Same exact thing happened with both of mine and this solved it.

[@GTsGarageTech]

Also, these cars do not like aftermarket coil packs. They have to be ac delco or Bosch otherwise it’ll miss and run like crap. The best plugs are NGK for this car (I don’t remember the model number)

[@fiaschifabrications4852]

*Unless it’s blue streak coils, all 2.8 tuning companies say to run the blue streaks

[@brendangrad988]

The passenger side is a smart module. Options are blank, cup holder, scraper and coin/card slot

[@1001Hobbies]

I've only driven manual transmission cars since 1991. I LOVE a manual transmission because I love driving a car or truck. I don't want the car or truck doing any driving for me. No, city traffic (when I am in a big city) does not bother me at all. No, being stopped on a hill does not bother me at all. No, driving in snow does not bother me at all. For some more insight, I also turn off the traction control because without it, I know exactly how the car is going to respond to what I am doing in the snow. WITH IT, I have no idea what the car is doing from one second to the next. It detects a slight wheel spin and kills the throttle that I am pushing. When the system is off, I know exactly how the wheels will spin, how the car will react to that, and what to do about it. I am in complete control, but if the system is on, and I go to pull out into traffic, and a wheel spins a little, the car will kill the throttle, and now I am a sitting duck for the car that's coming, which I could have avoided if the car did not kill my throttle. Make sense now?

[@MdvK13979]

Nice one JR :) Looking forward to you fixing it up!

[@p1mpjunior12]

I loved these! The ignition switch placement was unlike anything else and the aero model was just soo clean!

[@gerry-p9x]

Drove a Saab sonnett and HAD. SWITCH IN CONSOLE

[@sccarguy8242]

It was put there because back in the day peoples knees would get impaled by the keys in the dash in an accident… move the key and no more issues.

[@TurboPonies]

Night Panel on speedometer is 2-section selectable in the menus, 55 mi or full length. Your cars just had different options set.

[@ftby59mikeD]

The SID & radio display aren't lighting for some reason. I remember hearing that the audio system uses fiber optics, may be related considering the PO hacked into it for those amps.

[@andrewazzariti]

You are 100% correct. Doing after market stereo in these used to be a big no-no and would cause you to loose turn signals or something.

[@michaelclouse942]

its fiber optic and is controlled by the unit under the drivers seat that may be the issue

[@kstitham]

The taillights are stock in the US after 2008, a great tasteful mod on the older body style. They’re called Iceblocks within the community. Love my 08 9-3 aero with the 6spd!!

[@GTsGarageTech]

I just went and looked at an 06 aero sportcombi (wagon) with the 2.8T 6 speed manual. I’m most likely going to purchase as a new daily and I’ll be posting videos on my channel of course

[@kevinrazlog5789]

@@GTsGarageTech an aero sport combi is the last on my list of 9-3s I really want to get. I’ll tune in to see what ya get!

[@GTsGarageTech]

@@kevinrazlog5789the exterior is a bit beat, but the car only has 116k on it. We’ll see what happens!!

[@kevinrazlog5789]

@@GTsGarageTech awesome, low miles! Paint can be fixed so that’s a huge plus! Looking forward to seeing it on your channel

[@GTsGarageTech]

@@kevinrazlog5789I’ve made a few reels on it so far. Might be a bit before I get a full video on it

[@jamescurry177]

Great choice JR - I had rescued an '06 9-5 Aero Wagon and I miss it all the time. Was a special car, drove amazing. Maybe I'll find a last-gen 9-5 in good shape at the right price someday . . .

[@LaitinenVeeti]

Radio (ICM) does not work if the most (optic dataline) is cut or some of its modules are broken. Probably problem is those noob sub install (factory sub amp cut wires or optic line) or front amplifier under driver seat is broken.

[@canadiansaabfreak6530]

The radio problem is definitely a fiber optic issue. Its all daidy chained together. If one comoinent goes out on the chain, all components linked after will also be dead in the chain. You can use a Tech 2 and run the test to see where in the daisy chain theres a break.

[@Slyder42]

One of my supervisors had a car just like that. It came with those clear tails. The tails look amazing with a little buff and polish. I highly recommend an LED bulb conversion for the back.

[@michaelalford4420]

They are notorious for that issues. Most of the time it’s the amplifier underneath the driver seat that goes bad and that’s why the radio doesn’t work. I own a Saab.. and love every bit about it

[@jeadie2273]

Had a 2005 9-3 aero cabrio and a 2003 sedan version of this car (at the same time). Manual sedan in red and auto cabrio in lime yellow metallic. I had the 4 cyl turbos. Great cars. Loved mine!

[@quintonulm2435]

I had the wagon version of this in high school for a few months and it was faster than anything anyone else had lol. Unfortunately the automatic transmission started to fail at 194,000 miles and I sold it. Kinda miss it and may get another someday. Excited to see what you do with this one

[@WakkoYakkoDot123]

My first car was a 2007 9-3 Aero wagon! I loved that thing to death. this was a wonderful blast from the past!

[@andrewhorowitz2630]

There is a setting in the trip computer to turn off the upper pArt of the speedo with nightpanel

[@michaelwalden5222]

loctite on the threads of the shift knob will fix it. I did that a couple of years ago, and it hasn't pulled off since.

[@JokkeKmannen]

Nice! The Saab 9-5 was how I found your channel some years ago :) Greetings from Sweden!

[@robbydesjardins6177]

I have a 2005 9-3 aero convertible. Black with a two toned parchment interior. It’s seriously the most fun car I’ve ever owned

[@smokey91820]

Theres an amp under the drivers seat or passenger. Passenger in the uk and all the radio and indicator clicks go through that. Radio no working will be that

[@jamesemcclure]

Nice to see you getting back to the roots of your channel with trading up cars and bargains like this Saab

[@enjoylife7030]

We loved our 2006 9-3 Aero 2.0 T with the two tone seats black with light grey insets and black paint.

[@hansbaar4448]

The radio system consists of the info display(sid) radio control panel(icm) the radio itself(ehu) and that sits between the ac panel and cd player. Probably the icm or ehu is dead so the whole system is down.

[@aerodriven]

HECK YEAH!! Always so happy to see other people doing Saab content on here

[@scottsorgea2567]

I have an 06 9-3 Aero Convertible and absolutely love it!

[@kierancooper4711]

If the previous owner had it rigged with a different stereo, then I would check all the fibre optics. You can’t simply swap out the stereo on a pre-facelift NG 93 with the older dash design, because of the way the fibre optic system works, so there’s every chance they’ve unplugged something or damaged it.

[@spencereeves]

I miss my Saab 9-3 so much! One of the most uniquely designed and fun car's I've driven to this day. Like a big go-cart with a bunch of funky features that just make sense.

[@OrlandoDrivers]

Working hood strut means it's a keeper.

[@Cartier_specialist]

A 74 Porsche 911 turbo does 70 in first gear but it's only a 4 speed. Crazy 0 to 60 times though.

[@gregwhitaker438]

Love the Saab content. My 9-3 (here in the UK) runs on propane lpg, which was a very rare factory option.

[@Leebs]

Had a 9-3 just like that. Loved the boost, interior and driving experience. Good to find a Saab mechanic because they can be difficult to work on

[@andybrooks7228]

Is the radio plugged in at the back? A great 6 speed manual if I remember correctly there are two versions one of which is solid and the other likes to take a dump on its self.

[@ogrebeast64]

Have a neighbor that had the same problem. He went out and got a replacement radio. The only thing that was wrong was a fuse plugged into the back of the radio had blown.

[@jrodigan5]

The radio info display not working is probably due to the amplifier under the passenger seat. It may have gotten wet. These have an issue with the seal on the cabin air filter box under the cowl that can let water leak into the passenger floor board.

[@RichieRouge206]

I’m a huge Volvo/Saab fan! Great to see a Swede on the channel again!

[@9401petter]

Hi! I had a Saab 9-3 Areo, the first model 03 as my first car. I wasn't a car guy at the time but I remember having a lot of electrical issues. both with radio and some random check-engine lights. But as you say these were ahead of the time. Such a fun car! Also glad you found a place that you can get parts from, even though Im from Sweden i had some problems finding stuff. Will follow closely ;)

[@cppctek]

Great trade. This is epic. I always wanted one of these but they were never to be found here lol ❤ More excited about this than any car you have now. Def detail it and re wrap roof and wrap the trunk. Those tails are verrrrrrrry rare and beautiful 😍

[@RichardAube-f7w]

Love SAAB's!!! I own 2 SAAB's... 2000 93 Cabrio (Maptun lowered, Mitsibushi Turbo upgrade, 17 inch 3 spoke wheels, etc) and a 2007 SAAB 95 Aero, super modified but a daily driver, Fucking fast car in second and third gear!!!!

[@corndizzel]

Hiphonics is still around. I have three Brutus mono block amps in my Yukon.

[@CarlLevine]

AMP! under the driver seat took on water and that's why your audio system won't work. O-Bus is broken between the ICM, EHU, and AMP1 module.

[@blue44411]

The radio doesnt turn on because you have a bad amp 1 (under the drivers seat) replace it and youll be good to go

[@wesleynoel390]

I have a spare engine cover battery cover and icm 3 radio. I'm getting rid of my 06 aero if you have any questions about the car I'm very familiar, I also have euro spec bumper running light delete panels

[@phenomanII]

Dude, I legit thought it might be a Saab but I didn't want to get my hopes up. Love it!

[@WildDigger]

I wonder if someone didn't have an aftermarket radio in it. And when they took it out and put the stock one in, they didn't hook it back up all the way?

[@TurboPonies]

Hell yeah !!!! SAAAAB !!!!

[@bgee461]

My friend had one of those in automatic. It's a very tight package under the hood

[@svpracer98]

I'd really like a Saab one day... Especially the later 9-5s, such a sleek looking sedan.

[@sumnik852]

Unfortunately the later 9-5s looking nice is where it stops. It was a model released before Saabs death and very unrefined. It has no Saab engines available, no Saab transmissions, poor rust protection, very few available parts in circulation and most of the interior is subpar quality. The steering wheel is straight ripped off of an Opel Insignia. The car is mostly an Opel Insignia. The 98-09 SAAB 9-5 aka the OG (Old Generation) has Saab engines, transmissions and definitely very Saaby. Especially the 98-04. Quality interiors, sound isolation, quirks and they are reliable too.

[@rickyhrman3204]

@@sumnik852has the same 2.8 available as this.

[@sumnik852]

@@rickyhrman3204 Not a bad engine, but not really a Saab engine.

[@blocheadz]

I had this as the sportwagon in auto! Battery relocation and an oil cooler is a good idea.

[@jeroldbreazeale4717]

Nice trade up 4cyl turbo auto for a v6 turbo manual can’t beat that

[@joelkelsey7788]

Love the Saab content, I miss how nice the interior looked in my 9-7x but don't miss the 14mpg lol.

[@ericbarnett6771]

The green interior lighting came from the aerospace industry SAAB was known for. Soft green light allows for dark adaptation of your eyeballs (the rod cells in your eyes build up a chemical called rhodopsin, which allows the human eye to see better in the dark). Curiously, the US Air Force uses red lighting to the same affect.

[@bmwpete65s55]

BMW uses red backlighting

[@gerry-p9x]

Swedes land there fighter jets on highways and have bunkers MAINTAIN AND FUEL. To services them in case of EMERGENCY

[@chfire2004]

I miss my 2000 saab 9-5 aero wagon, but also at the same time I'm glad its gone. I've been tempted a couple times to get a viggen, but never went through with it.

[@vincemanley3911]

Thanks for bringing up memories of me and my dad❤, my dad loved his SAABs thru the years, I thought Nightmode was awesome

[@NenadTrajkovic]

Not Chevy Malibu,it is GM Opel Vectra/Cadillac CLS

[@superbird426]

Nope not CLS. It’s BLS.

[@alansmith4734]

I watched the movie, If, where the Grandmother drives a Saab 900, (which is shown once)!

[@InspiredJJ]

My second car was a new 9-3 Aero. It shut off randomly and I returned it the same year 😂. Nice car though!

[@wurlycorner]

You know real watchJRGo viewers love Saab's almost as much as we love mowers and cheap Honda's!

[@jake_of_the_jungle9840]

I had one and it had 230k miles when I sold it and it ran great, the last couple years I think 2011-12 look really good

[@frostshock13]

I am glad I was wrong this is actually far more interesting.

[@conorcuomo4283]

Hifonics brand is owned by Maxxsonics, based near Chicago, IL, and continues feeding those who seek more from sound with an earthshaking experience that delivers godlike adrenaline, massive power, and undistorted playback of superior sound

[@fiaschifabrications4852]

I’ve got an 07 9-3 Aero, absolutely love that car😆

[@dionflorio9249]

I had a 1996 Saab 95 wagon V6 turbo and used to smoke my friends Mustang Lx v8. Pixie dust is in those Saab v6 turbos.❤

[@netmanswe]

Weird, the 9-5 wasn’t released until 1998…

[@dionflorio9249]

@@netmanswe so sorry it was a 99. Thanks.

[@tommyengvall]

I have a 9-3 2.0T biopower vectort that's very similar but not quite as powerful. I commented because I think you have an ice scraper in the saab smart slot as a cool extra equipment 😉

[@andrewazzariti]

Check to see if the ECU has been relocated. The fail all the time due to the location in the engine bay and get soaked with heat.

[@elianodie9088]

That’s an issue in the 2.0t, not very common on the 2.8