320touring Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 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  Coprolalia, Three Speed, HarmonicCheeseburger and 26 others 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Neeps. Delishious Swede. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Leather seats too, you are winning, and a glutton for punishment! 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroller133 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 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;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Do it to glf and then glf. jaypee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Very nice indeed, right colour and interior. Well played. jaypee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 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.. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 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. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vantman Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 I have a 2004 9-5 2.0 auto with stage one Noobtune and lowered 35mm--the car is transformed! 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Nice, these look great in estate form. DSdriver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stroller133 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 if the sctsch are now purchasing the other type of swede is the world spinning the other way round or summat? madness paulplom, Shite Ron, stripped fred and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 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. loserone, w00dy and 320touring 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Woof!! Lovely, my fave front end styling job on that one. Not a fan of the dame Edna look here. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackboilersuit Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 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. Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 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! blackboilersuit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vantman Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 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/ 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Cor, that looks a bit proper! Half of those issues sound ignorable, I mean who cares about a non locking rear door? 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Knock from front will be drop links. I approve 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 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 paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 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. stripped fred, Saabnut, Flat4 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Fwoar! Lovely, top work! 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Got superb mpgees on a 150 mile run to the kelpies in mine today. Tis a disesal though. Lacquer Peel, juular and 320touring 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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