Saved From The Scrap Man? Can I Breath New Life Into This High Miler 2006 Saab 9-3

In this video I get my hands on an old diesel Saab 93, it was either I save it or it gets scrapped! So let's get stuck in and see if we can't turn this old bus into a functioning member of society once again.
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[@Hairnicks]

I can't tell you how much I enjoyed seeing Wasabi coming back to life, couldn't have gone to a better home. Thank you Ben.

[@AmbiAnts589]

I wish Saab were still going. Imagine the great cars they could've been making today :(((

[@370DatsunZed]

I completely agree, we lost a fantastic car maker in Saab. We had several in my family and they were fantastically engineered motor cars. (90's and 99's anyway)

[@skylined5534]

​@@370DatsunZed Brilliant cars. Can't tell you how much I wanted an old school 99 on 'Aztec' allots though! Superb stuff.

[@OldSonyMan]

Think of the Shit EVs that they could have been 'forced' to make ! (Concentrate on the 'good' times)

[@Almond001]

I was going to say the same.

[@thebigbowler]

They'd be making some insipid rebadged SUV more than likely.

[@SaabStories]

Keeping the brand alive one car at a time. Worth every penny every second.

[@ItsJustDip]

My absolute dream car, I am a 38 year old bloke who can't drive so chances I'll ever get chance to drive/own one are slim so watching you bring this beautiful thing back to life makes me happy. Cheers Ben

[@jamieclayton9]

Never say never. Fingers crossed you get to live your dream buddy

[@Focusfury05]

Just make it your goal.. don't let anything/anyone get in your way, if you wanna drive that bad..go for it 💯% 👌 Its really Not that bad, to pass test. 🤷‍♂️🙏😊

[@newblackdog7827]

Just go for it! Anyone can learn to drive (those registered blind aside 🙃); even I did it! ✌🏻

[@michael5089]

You can do it!!!!!!!

[@tastyrecordsuk]

1:55:55 thanks for featuring me and my very generic polo!

[@robertgillingwater]

I still have a convertible, diesel and one of the last manufactured. Such a joy to drive

[@daveparnell4044]

Falmouth is pronounced Fal-muth. Famous for tall ships, docks, students and a vacant lot where the Saab garage used to be

[@jkr3008]

As an owner of 2007 9-3 1.8t Biopower estate - can confirm that these cars are cheap, easy & inexpensive to mainatain and fun to drive. One of the best price/quality solutions so far.

[@stevo63n]

I owned a 2007 9-3.Same model as that one.Absolutely loved it.Spent a few Bob on it as well to keep it from the scrap yard.I hate to see good cars going that way when all they need is some time and money spent on them.Always looking on Autotrader and eBay at current prices and a possible later Facelift model that might need saving.Saab certainly knew how to screw cars together.They’ve got a real solid feel to them.From opening and closing the doors,to driving them.Great cars,well done for saving it

[@mikea2717]

Dear Mr Tasty Classic, as a previous owner of 2 saabs i can comfirm the gear change/not returning to centre is definitely a common fault with the worn bushing in the gear turret, not cables, or the shifter itself, i had to do that exact job myself on a 9-3 estate and can confirm will resolve your issue, best of luck changing it over in 10 minutes though :)

[@barrydawson2980]

I just soaked mine with silicone spray 😅 temp job but works. Taking the turret apart? a 10 minute job 😂😂 yeah, film it live and will be a few hours at least.

[@neill4133]

Early to mid 2000 cars are getting desirable now as they are still affordable, this one obviously wants to live again. Great job Ben

[@iangerrard321]

TOP GEAR agree with you, SAAB were told to make a Vectra based car, and used hardly any of it. But then that is part of the reason why they aren't with us anymore!

[@seans_shed]

We used to have a Saab 900 Talledega 3-door, which was just a tank, but had the most comfortable seats EVER and the night shift mode...how much did I love that! Fighterjet hertitage touch which was a very enjoyable legacy.

[@GT380man]

My wife’s sister’s husband had a black Saab 900 Turbo in the 1980s. He was an Italian who loved driving. He took us all from Guildford to Exmouth to visit my in-laws to be. The 900 Turbo was a beast of a missile. Low, strong, quirky, head turning looks.

[@bazsmart5555]

Loving the pearls of wisdom regarding cam belts and coil springs. Very refreshing. Like it. Great videos too, keep it up thanks.

[@paulvandermaas6639]

I had my 9 3 diesel Vector sport estate, 9 years from 2 years old 19k miles to 155 k miles. I loved the styling inside and out. The "handle" to lift the spare wheel cover,/estate floor was shaped like an aeroplane. Saab heritage. Loved it. Besides routine consumerbles.. All four springs, both front wheel bearings, gear change cables seizing, clutch, gear knob springing off, never solved brake problems, front rear compensation?, brakes binding, engine management system, limp home mode. EGR valve change.. driver's seat collapse. Love your vids Ben. Thank you for making and sharing them with us.

[@Sid3300]

I have a 2L petrol 9-3. Love it to bits, such quirky cars. Glad you're saving this one, even if it is a diesel. (Also yes, it is a Vector sport, so the mid range model, the Aero would be top spec)

[@Sid3300]

@@speedbirdconcordeBOAB Their downfall was a mix of them wanting to over engineer everything and GM wanting them to pump out badge engineered cheaply made Vectras.

[@daveollie6238]

Got to love a SAAB. I had a 99 and a 900 back in the day. Key was in the same place. Far better than a bunch of keys banging against your knee all the time.

[@UKBarnFinds]

Now we want to swing by your record shop!

[@larssvensson3875]

So nice to see someone giving a 9-3 some love. I've had mine since 2010 and don't fancy swapping it for any other car.

[@stevenmoran4060]

That Saab is the best car you have owned. The seats are perfectly comfortable and supportive. I once drove a from Lancashire to South London and back in a single car transporter, Renault Traffic, then went for a weekend away. Ha! That involved a drive to Ludlow where I was looking forward to a rest only, to be told I was getting taken for a weekend in, you guessed, London! Oh and my Polo is knackered so can you drive in your Saab 93? It was effortless and I was relaxed in my 93 after a 600 plus mile day. It eventually got sold at around 140,000 miles not for age but being a petrol it only managed at worst 14 mpg in stop start traffic I was stuck with every day for work. Had it been diesel I would have kept it for years more! You like it already but you will learn to love it. Oh, and being a Saab so heavy, it will easily pull a car on a trailer but factory tie bars are very expensive. Then you can sell the Disco.

[@Dee_J_T-n-B]

Good lad gettin a Saab. Deffo be watching this one Ben

[@Hellndegenerates]

I like how he says Cool for good things and Cool for bad things 😎 This is all i watch at moment ❤

[@TheKubelman]

4 quality tires will make a big difference

[@robturner7945]

I maintain my comments from an earlier release. I’m sitting here giggling my bits off at your very entertaining video. Please don’t change! Regards glow plugs, pray they’re not seized, and they only need 10nm nip up. I always put the smallest smear of anti seize on the threads when putting the new ones in.

[@uemackay1592]

The seats are in great condition and no rust on arches or strut towers. Very strange for 160,000 miles. In some ways you got lucky with this Saab.

[@BruceAtWork]

Great content AND GREAT ADVICE?! Fellas, we struck gold here.

[@Dan.Chaytor]

Always liked Saab but never had one. Great cars. Mate had an orange 99 Turbo. Rocket ship. Nice one Ben. Keep keeping these cars from the scrapper.

[@paulclark5847]

Served my apprenticeship on Saabs, saw these through their production run. The 1st and second gear stiffness was the pivot point on the selector tower itself as you move the gear lever left to right the tower lifts up and down. A good lubricant will free that. The engine is the z19dth which was a fiat it’d engine, as for the rumour of it being a vectra c it was built on that platform however Saab made numero modifications from rear shock mounts to the interior electronics. The audio system indicator tic Tom and parking sensors run through the o bus which is fibre optic. If it has door speakers the amp is under the passenger seat. The amp is prone to water damage due to the bulkhead drain being blocked. Should be checked every service.

[@sudiptakiran]

Been following your channel for a little over a week now and I love the way you take care of the cars to the best you can. I am subscribed to quite a few similar channels that resurrect old cars, but I can safely say that yours is the best.

[@robertgillingwater]

It is a Vector Sport with low profile alloy wheels, full leather seats and much more. Super car I had a capaccino black saloon.

[@pnilz]

It's only vector. the sport badging on the rear isn't factory.

[@SilkJester]

Aaah the good old FIAT 1.9 turbo diesel, got one in my Astra H caravan, love it.

[@DjNikGnashers]

I had a 2004 9-3 diesel, and thought the engine was an Isuzu, were the 2006 models a different engine ?

[@croonersteve]

@@DjNikGnashersdefinitely a fiat engine

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@croonersteve OK Steve, interesting to know. Mine was the 2.2 TiD which was an Isuzu engine, and supposedly bulletproof. It let me down several times, a proper piece of shyte.

[@boardernut]

@@DjNikGnashers that engine (GM actually) was known to be very bad, the Fiat jtd engine was good, tho it was not a Saab engine, petrol engines otoh though still had GM block and head some of the components were Saab engineered.

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@boardernut It was a terrible engine, whoever made it. Installed in a terrible car too. I actually hated it. I was so glad to get back into a quiet, quality, none rattly, much better handling, faster, more economical, and much better looking, BMW E91 touring diesel.

[@conradsmith7752]

I used to use my CD tray for holding my coffee cups 😀

[@marcduthie4327]

Another great car saved. Nice work Ben. Have a good week. Marc from Australia 🇦🇺

[@theturk7837]

I have the exact same car. Mine is 2004. I bought it in 2018 hoping it would last a few months. And it’s still going today! Even though I drive it hard, really hard!!! Still going, unbelievable. And they polish up well. Good luck with your one. Will enjoy watching.

[@DPcar-mania-65]

Fab video, great fun to watch & what a great end result. 100% addicted to Tasty Classics !!!

[@jason.aldridge5004]

Saabs are great car's mine was sat for 9 months started up no problem passed MOT after broken spring replaced drives sound no knocks well built car's 2010 93 cabs vector sport so I expect you'll be surprised how well it'll drive with little work mate. Great vids watch all of them 👍

[@MrHuismeester]

Congrats with this beautiful SAAB ! Car is more than perfect and happy that it turns out the way it is ! Nice video as always and thanks for sharing !

[@raymondee100]

Really enjoy your videos Ben, just a small thank you 👍

[@tastyclassics]

Glad you like them thank you!!

[@paulnaylor881]

Great to see the Saab vid. Ive had a 99, 2 x900s [one a tubo] and a 9000 . Got the 9000 from a rep i use to deal with he made me promise not to go over 70mph, as he had always driven under the speed limit, otherwise i couldnt have it. First trip ot after taking it home with wife ad kids we were flying that car was fast. Never let on though. Keep up the good work .

[@davidjones6209]

Saab s Are a Marmite Car You either Love them or Loath them ! Personally I love them, I have a 95 estate 2010 2.3 petrol auto. It is a fantastic motorway cruiser and if you hit the sport button frighteningly fast for an old car! soooo cheap to buy, but mine is a gas guzzler because it has to overcome the catalytic converter doo hicky. really glad you saved this one because for me the diesel of that era (my previous car) was a thoroughbred.

[@petetap4255]

Saab 60 years in the making and set for legend in eight. Lovely car and much sought after, truly a classic. Then years in vinyl's too...used to use Reddingtons Rare Records in my day...that's just my age showing now though.....good luck with the gear shift bush , nice run around, restored with classic enthusiasm and satire, nice on dude....👍👍

[@raymondpearce5245]

Brilliant video Ben the Saab looks great

[@danieleccleshare7448]

Thanks for buying a new light Ben! - i can see the arches and the underside now! - keep up the great work.

[@daviddonnelly7999]

Great car,looking forward to the video.

[@alancutler2686]

Great video Ben - love sitting in my arm chair watching you doing the mechanicals. Sent you a thank you gift, which covers the cost of Swarfega I haven't used.😊

[@kimnorrgren9468]

Love that you take SAAB in for resque. We have 2009 TiD Hirsch performance Sport Estate that has 450.000 km on the same excellent motor, which is an Opel (GM) motor. So if you cant find SAAB mechanical spares, you can look up Opel spares and they are cheaper. We have a new non SAAB turbo on ours and had to get a Opel one as well to get a high compression pipe to get it fit back. Add Bell Aditive for diesel to keep motor running without limp mode and dont buy cheap diesel. We only use original Shell diesel to avoid engine problems such as limp mode.Congrats to a real sporty and very strong diesel SAAB

[@austinthompson227]

Love this! I’m currently attempting to bring a mk5 Golf back to life that previously belonged to my friend as I thought it was too good to be scrapped! It also has been off the road for around 4 years but I couldn’t stop myself purchasing it and now been on the long road to fix it up and get it roadworthy again

[@kernowgirl53]

Watching now 😊 I'm just outside Falmouth, said Falmuth lol knew it was a cornish car the 2nd I saw the reg plate. Excited to see where this video goes 😊

[@andrewmalyon5699]

Another fab video,I've only just had the chance to watch the night before your next video,so I'll have your videos 2 nights running ,I had a 95 aero estate,loved that car,the build quality is superb,I'd of happily lost other manufacturers and Saab still be around,such a loss.

[@stefanbaufeld2168]

Thank you for saving a specimen of my favorite brand. Now I am looking forward to watch the second part showing your journey to the place where this car was manufactured. The annual SAAB Meeting in Trollhättan ist well worth a visit.

[@jimroberts3268]

Nice to see the old rover is still running and sounding nice.

[@MegaRetr]

Brilliant video😊 Ben thanks a lot

[@steveroden2218]

Mad! - I have a high mileage 93 myself at 206k and hence watched your vid. Then I realised I have been your shop (and bought a few records) a few times in the last couple for years when I popped into Alty!

[@kevinoakes1171]

Been looking forward to this one, Ben. I had a Saab 9-5 a few years ago, very high mileage, cheap car, but, it was, by far, the comfiest car I have ever owned, (I have a back injury, so, comfort is important). Had a bunch of Alfa’s since, great fun cars but hard seats and hard suspension is no good for my back. I now have a 9-3, auto, diesel, facelift version, and I would happily drive it 500 miles and still get out of it feeling good. I think you will keep this one for a while, it will do whatever you ask it to, quietly, comfortably and reliably, trust me !, PLUS, good ones are becoming rare now, and they will always be cool.

[@brycechessum4684]

Opel/Vauxhall/Holden Vectra built in turnip land, my 4 banger C5 pumps out 170+ hp, the clever folding cup holder was in Holden Commodores, its a GM parts bi car, cambelt was done on my C5 diesel because the car had the kit in the boot and came due after I did 25,000kms in it 3 hour job in the driveway, Looking forward to the Talbot getting a once over,

[@amigachris]

Not that old chestnut, bye bye..

[@rich5223]

I have owned a saab estate 2.0t petrol loved it. It was black. I called it the hearse. I'm really glad I found your KZbin channel loving the videos 👍🏻

[@lucythemoggy1970]

when that glow plug shot out I shat myself!!!

[@richardmumford2708]

Me too

[@stu-j]

I had a 9-3 Aero v6 and I absolutely loved it! The cool night lights inside the cabin! It was a fire breathing beast! Watch out for the timing belt with the diesel engine ones.... was a sad day when saab stopped making cars!

[@shaneraven2621]

Another great video Ben 👌🏻 please keep them coming mate 👍🏻

[@petezzzz]

Thank you for saving this little car. ❤

[@normanstephens5391]

Hi Ben. That was a Tasty recording. 😊😊. Many thanks for the diversity of the content. Interesting and Informative, as well as amusing at times. Only 30 miles from me. Don't worry not going to visit. See you in the next one. Cheers. 👍👍

[@michael5089]

Brilliant vid!! Channel came up in recommended so subbed. ❤

[@wacholder5690]

As far as I know that is the 16-valve 110 kW / 150 bhp Euro-4 Diesel, which is a cooperation engine between GM and Fiat. According to common sources only less than 30% of the parts have been taken from the Vectra C, mainly the baseplate and parts of the suspension AFAIK - everything else is developed by Saab. Hence the different "Clonk!"-noise of the central locks ... Thanks for sharing !

[@ivanacebera5097]

Lmao, best saab vid ever, glow plug section was epic ;)) loved it. Top man.o7

[@73henny]

Great video. Saving modern classics like this is a niche you should do more of.

[@user-yv5qr7qu4p]

Another brilliant video Ben the saab is going to make a lovely car.

[@paulhaskin73]

My first job-Mayfield Saab in Liverpool. My first car-Saab 900 GL CBG590X… oh memories of my dysfunctional youth. I’m not much better now 35 years later😂still have a Saab specialist in Liverpool if you need any bits-Saabkar. Get some @seafoam in that 93, it may get the mpg up a bit🤷🏻‍♂️ great vid👏🏻 love it Ben, keep em’ comin 👍🏻

[@markwalker2986]

Great video. I had a lexus rc300h hybred, and sold it to buy a saab 9-3 TID convertible vector 2010! Its much more fun to drive. I love it.

[@Wreck-Gar]

KZbin recommended this video and I'm glad it did. I reallly enjoyed that! Liked and Subscribed 👍🙂

[@rickyrall1971]

Loved it. Excellently done. I did notice the temp needle always cold

[@nicholasdavis657]

Really enjoyed this video. As a Saab fan it's great to see another being saved. I've had a couple of these 9-3s and they are really good cars, especially now they are so cheap.

[@malcolmwhite6144]

Ben -“Man Saab ! “ 😂😂great vid looking forward to receiving my sticker and thanks for the mention it’s nice to be thanked stay safe .mate Chrs Malc uk 🇬🇧 😊

[@jonathanbowles2577]

Good Morning Ben. This is one of my Favourite 1990's cars. SAAB 93 1.9 TID. What a Gorgeous vehicle to own and use as a daily driver. SAABS were built and designed to last many years. It is such a real shame they are no longer Manufactured anymore. Just like the Volvo, these were one of the Best Swedish vehicles to be driven along the Swedish roads. You do own a very Rare and Gorgeous vehicle now Ben. What a Beauty to own and drive.

[@liamjackson6930]

Really want to see the P6, had one loved it, would love another one. big Rover fan myself, if you get the P6 going you do realise you will have to do a P5 as well to complete the set.

[@bunter6]

Mines got written off last October by a massive car park flood. Was a rare Aero XWD Sportwagon and I couldn't buy it back as it was cat B. Was gutted so it was amazing to see another of these ever dwindling cars get saved!

[@markcarpenter8250]

Brilliant video. I agree with the many comments here about the demise of SAAB and how it was left to ‘fold’. The revival of Wasabi is testament to keeping useable good cars on the road. Well done!

[@anthonyenglish9298]

Great video! I remember driving home in one of these cars, my brother having just bought it at a Manchester car auction pretty much unseen. The engine dropped all its oil before we got home, evidently a known problem with the GM derived petrol units. He'd decided to buy it assuming it was built as well as his 9000 - needless to say it wasn't! I think perhaps the diesels were stronger luckily for yourself! 😃

[@TheKubelman]

BEAUTY. suggest going along with the scuff color. paint the chin and side rails flat black. when it scuffs the black plastic will show less noticeably. did it on my little pickup truck, sets off the bottom trim and saves labor later.

[@nathanearl-davies2994]

Love a Saab, cool video, good humour again

[@bobhacking1431]

Years ago I had a Saab 93 the model before that one, brilliant for cruising down the motorway, very comfortable for miles

[@1234extremelyreree]

I love this, Please keep on !

[@simonc858]

What a lovely car, love the Swedish cars, have a Volvo myself

[@skylined5534]

My mate had an 850 T5 Estate some years back, excellent car! Borrowed it a few times. He eventually broke it and briefly the engine ended up mated to an S40 T4 manual gearbox in of all things... A Maestro 😂 Due to a very dark period of time in my life I literally gave the whole project away to some little schit on Retro Rides (a site only marginally more tolerable than Piston Heads and that's not saying much) who then despite his promises to get it back on the road promptly parted it out and weighed the shell in. Still, put a 'kick me' sign on your back and what do you expect?!😂

[@sc1338]

More American than Swedish lol but I agree

[@Vickyvee97]

Good to see that car back on the road. Cool record shop!

[@MS940]

Nice small project! What a transformation. Genius way to remove stuck glow plug🤭

[@scotchrobo]

Ive got one the same colour 2.0 petrol slightly modified running 270 bhp ive had it for years i love it

[@ek1414_]

Great video! Love SAABs!

[@johnmcmahon4364]

Great video Ben, I had a vectra elite so much like this one, but that cup holder is fab

[@alanalzee4849]

I Had one of those 1.9 TiD Saab's and it was a good car, egr clogs up quite quickly and check around the rear shock absorber top mount area for rust

[@tomprice3154]

Records AND Cars, youre a man after my own heart ben, I work in nantwich/ cheshire and do pass by altrincham from time to time ill have to call in when im next passing!

[@pug2052]

Love a video like this good old saab new battery and cracked straight up... must say the draining the old fuel filter into the new one wasn't something id do but then again cracking content

[@craigjohnston1194]

Definitely worth saving the SAAB, probably the most complete left for dead you’ve tackled😂. Great vid as always Ben & nice to get an insight into Tasty Records

[@TheMissjo90]

Great video. Beautiful car. Mr Ben, It dawned on me today while watching your very entertaining video, and do please forgive me, there is something very Tommy Cooper about the way you look into the camera when your doing work on the cars. Has me in bits laughing. 😂 I love your channel. Wish your vinyl shop wasn't so far away. Best car channel by miles.

[@Oyvind88]

Awsome car to save from scraping, well done sir😀👏

[@roycosgrave7229]

Fair play ben grate videos as always rover looks savage love the saab have a old saab 900gls here my self 1984 love the channel 👍💯

[@christophertalbot]

Hi Ben I love watching your videos and there are some beautiful motors my favourite is the triumph spitfire but also this Saab please take care and keep the content coming

[@jonathancharrington3410]

Brilliant Ben ❤

[@Ivorbiggin]

What a little Ripper …….that dash is awesome !

[@cammymillard7385]

Id love a 9-3 Aero, very handsome cars, and under appreciated. Nice grab :)

[@gordwesty6299]

Great to see a Saab on the channel 👍

[@skyll4141]

that was a really good video Ben. tasty records eh.. awesome.