The 9-5 is Finally Registered - New Tires, Serpentine Belt, Motor Mount, and More!

[@AutoAutopsy]

Let me know if you enjoy these longer videos! I usually try to keep them around the 10-12 minute mark, but I can upload more in depth episodes like this if that’s what you all prefer!

[@pulseight8038]

Usually the first thing I watch with some coffee so yes please 😂

[@AutoAutopsy]

Got it 😂👍🏼

[@markstorer7204]

I'm happy watching anything you upload 👍

[@netmanswe]

Great vid. You can’t show too much content like this on a Saab related channel.

[@AutoAutopsy]

I appreciate that!

[@eoinmaclean6478]

YES!! More 9-5 repair vids!

[@AutoAutopsy]

there's plenty coming!

[@RADThird1]

Hey Jacob, I'm retired so longer is better for me as they will give me something more to do ;0) The car is progressing nicely. Glad that you are saving another Saab.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Lol, gotcha! I'll keep that in mind

[@ViggenStory]

I just replaced all motor mounts and subframe bushings on my moms 03 95 aero. Man oh man! That feels and drives like a brand new car! It’s super smooth. Fell in love with it again

[@coffeemusic9969]

Where did you get the new engine mounts ? Can’t find them on the US

[@AutoAutopsy]

esaabparts; fantastic to hear!

[@manguchops8151]

You make every video look so smooth and easy even for new car enthusiasts that want to do DIY repairs. Awesome update on the sick 9-5!!! Getting better and better every video 💪🏾👍🏾

[@AutoAutopsy]

Thanks 👍 :)))

[@alanfunt4013]

Just did a lot of this myself. Using the 6PK2425 makes the belt change SOOO much easier. And that mount is crazy expensive! Making great progress tho, keep it up.

[@AutoAutopsy]

thanks!

[@denniskwasnycia1950]

The one mount that stops most of the movement you showed can be found at the dog bone that mounts at the lower transmission at the front driver side, "bottom side" of the car. Also, it is recommended that the wheels be torqued to 90 foot pounds, don't just use an impact gun. Great to see these videos, keep them coming!!

[@mikeb.7068]

That accessory drive belt was probably one groove off on one of the pulleys.

[@AutoAutopsy]

belt wasn't off at all; it was the idler pulley that shredded it slowly

[@markstorer7204]

Yaaayy 9-5 content..... I'm enjoying these maintenance videos, its giving me more confidence to do the simpler things on my own car myself 😁

[@AutoAutopsy]

👊🏼👍🏼

[@donaldshortreed3011]

I watched this video with great interest as I went through a lot of the same issues with my 2005 Saab 95. Good video.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Good to hear :)) thanks

[@robertosterberg]

i really like the longer format also that it is more of a how to video is also great. I have two of these cars 2.3t vector and linear, and learning how to work on them is awsome keep it up!!

[@AutoAutopsy]

Glad you like them! I appreciate the comment

[@Mackan975]

I enjoy these longer videos, keep it up!

[@AutoAutopsy]

Thanks, will do!

[@alchavez5008]

Great vid. I replaced the radiator on my 2004 9-5. And it looked like it had been leaking transmission fluid also,I put new crush washers on the lines and that fixed the problem

[@AutoAutopsy]

nice

[@laurat1129]

Nice longer vid on the NorCal Arbor Green. Yes, I like it. Thanks for sharing all your hard work w/us.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

Fun stuff. Sorry about the bad luck. Bit of humor: Word is, you should always keep a spare DIC in the trunk on the OG Saabs, in case of sudden failure. Moral of the story: A spare DIC is always handy.

[@AutoAutopsy]

yep! I've got one in the trunk lol

[@troyvsc]

I had to break the pin on the tensioner as well couldn’t figure it out. A wrench with a built in ratchet and a Torx bit was a huge time save in loosening and tightening the hex bolt.considering I had to remove and it and install a few times when replacing the head gasket. Like the longer videos. Like that you show everything what your doing.

[@AutoAutopsy]

thanks! Yeah it was a bit of a PITA

[@ralphradyk6970]

Keep doing it Mate it’s not that much content with this model year and engine and your Saab need a lot love so... it will be a good series my bucket of popcorn is ready

[@AutoAutopsy]

thank you :)

[@captainmzungu]

Hey, I really do enjoy these videos and I would like to see more coming on service and fixing up of this particular car. I picked up my Saab 9-5 2.3t Estate 2006 in Birmingham, England yesterday and are currently on the way back to Northern Ireland where I live. I did not want to race against the clock to reach the ferry yesterday so I went on a roadtrip in Lake District and I do love the car. There will be some small cosmetic fixes and I need to give it a good service after I get back home tonight but I am really happy to be behind the wheel of a Saab again (this is my second, previously I had a similar but with the B205 engine). Keep up the good work man!

[@AutoAutopsy]

congrats on the purchase!

[@jamesmana5247]

Check your inner CV joints that could be one leak. I have a 1998 Saab (also 3 more) This one runs great with losing transmission fluid for 5 years and I can not believe it has lasted this long. Truely remarkable engineering. Great video for us Saab owners

[@AutoAutopsy]

lol fix that trans leak!

[@jamesmana5247]

@@AutoAutopsy Nah we are taking 2 and making one.

[@oscarreyna9138]

Great content!! I jst got a 2008 9-5 And im also doing a whole bunch of repairs . Thanks a lot for the info buddy.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Happy to help!

[@will2059]

You mentioned replacing the DIC to eliminate some codes. FYI, I went thru 4 of those DICs before I coughed up for the more expensive spark plugs. No more DICs for over 2 years. Use the best plugs.

[@AutoAutopsy]

nice; my car is running proper plugs so it was in fact the DIC that was bad

[@MattCSLnut]

Great in-depth video mate ...well done for getting all that sorted. Keep it up !!! BTW... if I were you I'd change the transmission mount as well as it'll be squished & worn. It's the one under the battery. FYI Lemforder is the OEM manufacturer of that AUTO box mount.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Thanks for the tip!

[@sjohoustonsjo01]

Hey Bud!....did u ever change the lift gate struts for the Hatcher door?

[@thingserik7269]

What was the brand of belt that got chewed up? That was new, yes?

[@AutoAutopsy]

continental. any belt would've got shredded with how that idler pulley looked

[@pjackson65]

You picked a great car to save. I am not a big fan of the 95 sedans, except for the NG95, which I think are some of the most beautiful production cars ever made, but the “estates“ are awesome, and every time I see that beautiful green on that car I get more jealous and angry inside 😹 There are three SAABs in my domain, and they all have the B207‘s. I have to say it’s very interesting watching your experience with these older engines, I’m very curious about them. Thanks!

[@AutoAutopsy]

Yeah. they're definitely different than the b207, i've learned that for sure lol

[@Someguy35167]

I just bought a 2003 Saab Linear 2.3T wagon for $1000. The belt broke and lot of oil near it. So i cleaned it all up and changed the belt. Next i will replace the Valve cover gasket because a lot of oil seems to have come down from there. Also will do an oil change and replace the Jalouse (watched your video on that). I bought this car just for some local trips here and there but i like that it has 260 HP and flies down the road. Thanks for your videos! Are you keeping your Saab or selling it and if so how much?

[@AutoAutopsy]

Awesome! Glad I can help you out, thanks for watching. This one I sold a couple of year back unfortunately. It was a great car burns project, similar to yours!

[@Spicy_Rob]

So... Could you show us how to replace the Crankshaft Position sensor because I cannot find a good video. The code says "Camshaft Position sensor" but no auto part store has it. So I figured I would replace the Crankshaft Position Sensor.

[@AutoAutopsy]

order a new one from esaabparts. i don't have a video on it, but it's not very hard. One T30 torx bolt near the front bottom of the motor

[@willmill409]

I love the color of that dame

[@AutoAutopsy]

Thanks! That’s honestly the main reason why I bought it lol

[@eerolahdeaho9268]

Hey my 9-5 startted to do Some ratteling when i let off gas and it stops when i press gas again. Can my motor mount be broken? And it is automatic The motor moves like yours before you changed the mount.

[@AutoAutopsy]

The mount(s) is/are probably shot if you’re seeing that much movement on the motor

[@dandyfi4076]

It would be interesting to know a little more history about the car. I’m guessing it has probably been sitting around, maybe inoperable for some time, and neglected?

[@AutoAutopsy]

to my knowledge, it's last few months of life before I got it were VERY rough

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

Definitely good videos. As more people wake up and grab these, they will find your videos helpful like we have. Can't wait til you bump this up to a stage three??(Hint hint. These are so different than the v6, in a very good way. They are brutal when tuned) Check out Taliaferro Motorsports(genuinesaab) for upgrade parts on this engine. They made my Viggen a monster that will light up both fronts at 45mph without using the clutch pedal, but still very easy to drive.

[@AutoAutopsy]

we'll see! not sure i really plan on modding this haha

[@JosePerez-of7oi]

How you replace the leather on the ebrake

[@AutoAutopsy]

literally just pull it off and unclip it from the center console

[@justin_san_souci]

I am on board with the 9-5 videos for selfish reasons!

[@AutoAutopsy]

haha!

[@cubedmilk1052]

I just had the biggest dissapointment, the bearing in my turbo that's in my 9-3 spun

[@AutoAutopsy]

rip

[@sonyhk3824]

First 👍 💯

[@Raaaphael]

Congrats! 🥇

[@AutoAutopsy]

:)