SierraMikeHotel Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Fucking hell! I'm putting an ad into Auto Trader and it tells me it's previously been Cat D. I genuinely never knew, but in the interests of the gentlemens' agreement we have here on Autoshite here it is. FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Would definitely have roffle tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R9UKE Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 I spent the second winter of my driving career in one of these. Saloon 250bhp with a manual box. It was, without a doubt, the best "use then throwaway" car I've ever had. The seats are so comfy, the climate and heated seats are first class and it just generally loved every minute of a hard life in the frost and snow. I'm visiting folks in the Midlands for Bonfire week and need a ride home. Will be watching with great interest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Furious Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Unfortunately my Roffle prediction came true, so I’m back to this... I’m up in Leicester so it would have to be a blind purchase, the reason I’m a bit wary of the exhaust is because I already have a daily driver that’s in desperate need of an incredibly expensive unobtanium (except from main dealers) exhaust system and don’t want another exhaust nightmare hanging over me. But if it doesn’t sound like a shed then I can probably overlook it and rid myself before 03/11/2019 I am really after a powerful tow car to take my caravan to various festivals next year, and I’m not gonna lie I’m kinda seduced by the 275bhp, plus my bro-in-law is a Saab pervert and totally rates his 9-5 as a tow car, albeit a dirty diesel. Let me get an insurance quote tomorrow, if someone takes it in the meantime, and frankly they ought to, then it wasn’t meant to be. Not that it matters but was this a HOT version to begin with or just been tuned to that? SierraMikeHotel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_dyane Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Exhaust isn’t fiendishly dear https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Saab-9-5-2-0-2-3-T-Turbo-16V-saloon-estate-exhaust-system-1909/221559644626?hash=item3395fbe1d2:g:KcoAAOSwtJZXVo6X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 It only needs cats for the MOT - just replace the broken bits with scaff bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraMikeHotel Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Yes it was a HOT 250bhp which was tuned to 275 in 2013. As Jonathan_dyane points out, you don't have to pay garage prices for the parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 At £550 this is one Hell of a bargain. Get a year's use out of it and even with the three front tyre changes needed it'll still cost comfortably less than some boring modern PCPbox. So comfy, so fast in gear, so practical. Auto economy will be rubbish but really, do you care? Saabnut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_dyane Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Unless you’ve got a lead foot you’re looking at an easy 28-32 mpg average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Even from the auto? I'm getting that from my manual... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_dyane Posted October 24, 2018 Share Posted October 24, 2018 That’s what I get although it is the 5 speed auto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Would definitely swap for a 820 with some some* engine and a valuable* FRO number plate. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 275bhp and dogs in the boot, do you have to peel them off the back window when you arrive at your destination? Cracking value, GLWTS.Are you sure the leather is leather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djoptix Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Should certainly manage close to 30mpg. If I bought this I would be in danger of losing my license. So... GLWTS/17 and 44 please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraMikeHotel Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 I almost don't want to say this because it might sabotage the sale, but you lot aren't stupid - this is never going to be an economical car. It's averaged about 25mpg in the time I've had it. I'm certainly no speed demon and my wife is an extremely competent and economical driver, however due to family circumstances at the moment it's spent quite a lot of time in London sitting in traffic. If I wasn't going to London all the time I'd hope to hit 29 - that's what it did on the run to Ostend. A couple of people have expressed an interest now so I'll wait to hear from them, and if they pull out this will go to ROFFLE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 ROFFLE-O!ROFFLE-O! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraMikeHotel Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 SOLD pending collection. This makes me very happy. skattrd, davehedgehog31, Captain Furious and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Staying in the fold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraMikeHotel Posted October 25, 2018 Author Share Posted October 25, 2018 Yarp. yes oui si 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted October 25, 2018 Share Posted October 25, 2018 Aw, I was looking forward to owning two Aero estates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpjitservices Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Much want - nice one for the person who bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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