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


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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

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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;)

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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. 

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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! 

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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

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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. 

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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.

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