320touring's Shitey Saab 9-5 Fuckitybye 16/1/21

[320touring]

Obviously, with having a frugal, sensible load lugger in the Berlingo, I had to rebel..

A 2003 2.0t Saab 9-5 Vector Estate.

It has a COVID-19 MOT til Jan 21, and 128k on the clock.

 

It's had all the important things done - sump drop, new clutch. Posh tyres too.

There are some issues:

Got it with a flat battery - despite 2 days of charging, the resting voltage is 8.4v so it's toast.

Ignition switch is an 'acquired technique' to get it started - replacement a likely plan.

Bonnet doesn't always release on both sides

Rattle from front suspension

One rear door doesn't work on the central locking

Only the 150bhp 2.0

But MOST CRITICALLY - the snazzy cupholder doesn't work!

It's had a clean inside but badly needs a wash

Anyway, enough nattering:

 

Pikturz



[Jim Bell]

Neeps.

Delishious Swede.

[stripped fred]

Leather seats too, you are winning, and a glutton for punishment!

[Stroller133]

Is this the same engine as a 2006 9-3 with a 2.0 150bhp unit. If so noob tune can probably get this to 220bhp. Not getting this done to my 9-3 is a regret. 

[320touring]

2 minutes ago, Stroller133 said:

Is this the same engine as a 2006 9-3 with a 2.0 150bhp unit. If so noob tune can probably get this to 220bhp. Not getting this done to my 9-3 is a regret. 

Believe it is:)

Need to work out what I am doing with it, but well aware of noob tune;)

[Jim Bell]

Do it to glf and then glf.  

[Split_Pin]

Very nice indeed, right colour and interior. Well played.

[320touring]

3 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

Very nice indeed, right colour and interior. Well played.

Cheers, bit of lacquer peel on one door, but not the worst..

[Lacquer Peel]

16 minutes ago, Stroller133 said:

Is this the same engine as a 2006 9-3 with a 2.0 150bhp unit. If so noob tune can probably get this to 220bhp. Not getting this done to my 9-3 is a regret. 

No it isn't, the 9-5 kept using the venerable Saab H engine and the 2006 9-3 uses a GM derived engine.

I like it! Good looking car and a sensible and relatively economical load lugger. 

There is at least one at UPI if bits are needed. 

[Vantman]

I have a 2004  9-5  2.0 auto with stage one Noobtune and lowered 35mm--the car is transformed!

[cort16]

Nice, these look great in estate form.

[Stroller133]

3 minutes ago, Lacquer Peel said:

No it isn't, the 9-5 kept using the venerable Saab H engine and the 2006 9-3 uses a GM derived engine.

I like it! Good looking car and a sensible and relatively economical load lugger. 

There is at least one at UPI if bits are needed. 

My Dads 1984 900i had the H engine! 

[320touring]

7 minutes ago, Lacquer Peel said:

No it isn't, the 9-5 kept using the venerable Saab H engine and the 2006 9-3 uses a GM derived engine.

I like it! Good looking car and a sensible and relatively economical load lugger. 

There is at least one at UPI if bits are needed. 

Top knowledge on all fronts:)

6 minutes ago, Vantman said:

I have a 2004  9-5  2.0 auto with stage one Noobtune and lowered 35mm--the car is transformed!

Glad you approve - what did you lower it with (brand of springs?)

4 minutes ago, cort16 said:

Nice, these look great in estate form.

Most cars do:)

3 minutes ago, Stroller133 said:

My Dads 1984 900i had the H engine! 

Wish I could find an 80s 900 for decent money

[hairnet]

if the sctsch are now purchasing the other type of swede

is the world spinning the other way round or summat?

madness

[Lacquer Peel]

7 minutes ago, Stroller133 said:

My Dads 1984 900i had the H engine! 

So good they had to keep making it but in China and in weird stuff like this AliExpress Gelandewagen.

[HMC]

Woof!! Lovely, my fave front end styling job on that one. Not a fan of the dame Edna look here.

[blackboilersuit]

My cupholder doesn't work either. I feel your pain..............?

I might have a spare ignition switch in my assorted box of saab bits. I'll have a look tomorrow and chuck it your way if I do.

[320touring]

Just now, blackboilersuit said:

My cupholder doesn't work either. I feel your pain..............?

I might have a spare ignition switch in my assorted box of saab bits. I'll have a look tomorrow and chuck it your way if I do.

Smashing cheers!

[Vantman]

1 hour ago, 320touring said:

 

Glad you approve - what did you lower it with (brand of springs?)

 

Kilen---made in Sweden i think--https://www.kilensprings.com/

[beko1987]

Cor, that looks a bit proper! 

Half of those issues sound ignorable, I mean who cares about a non locking rear door? 

[Saabnut]

Knock from front will be drop links.

I approve

[GeordieInExile]

Handsome. Very handsome.

I miss my Aero very much, the Volvo I've got now is almost but not quite as good as it in every way (even handling).

[320touring]

17 minutes ago, Saabnut said:

Knock from front will be drop links.

I approve

It's only from the front right - almost sounds like a worn bush in a bottom arm? 

Doesn't seem to do it over speedbumps, but does over potholes

[paulplom]

8 hours ago, 320touring said:

But MOST CRITICALLY - the snazzy cupholder doesn't work!

More importantly does the night panel work?

I discovered two more cup holders in our 9-5 yesterday. Pull down the rear passenger arm rest and they are in the end of that. 

[320touring]

1 hour ago, paulplom said:

More importantly does the night panel work?

I discovered two more cup holders in our 9-5 yesterday. Pull down the rear passenger arm rest and they are in the end of that. 

Night panel works:)

Aye found the rear arm rest cupholders whilst cleaning

[Supernaut]

15 hours ago, hairnet said:

if the sctsch are now purchasing the other type of swede

is the world spinning the other way round or summat?

madness

I propose the formation of the SSM.

I will announce meetings to every member by starting up my 9000, as the exhaust is leaking so badly right now they should hear it.

[320touring]

1 minute ago, Supernaut said:

I propose the formation of the SSM.

I will announce meetings to every member by starting up my 9000, as the exhaust is leaking so badly right now they should hear it.

A most excellent plan:)

 

Think this one has a blow too. (Fnar)

[loserone]

Fwoar! Lovely, top work!

[SRi05]

I'd be heartbroken if the cupholder broke in my 9-3, it's the best feature ? Seems to be a common fault with these Saabs

[paulplom]

Got superb mpgees on a 150 mile run to the kelpies in mine today.

Tis a disesal though.