mintwth Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Obligatory pez station shot of my 18 year old Swedish bit on the side The Moog and Saabnut 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agila Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 Taken today after a wash. It's looking all sexy ready for sale. Saabnut and mintwth 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vantman Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 I have just bought this back!😃 It has been in the AS fold since i sold it in 2017. brownnova, Fabergé Greggs, Split_Pin and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitKat Posted August 29, 2021 Share Posted August 29, 2021 I have a 900 Turbo. Bought in July in 2019, spent a lot of time and money going through it with new brake callipers, discs, pads and hoses all round, new shocks all round (and springs soon), new head gasket with new exhaust valves, rebuilt the rear axle and had it blasted, painted and fitted new bushes. I’ve done a a shit-ton of welding to it: LHF driveshaft tunnel, rear inner arches, inner RHF wing and complete new outer wing, rear shock mounts.... Relocated the battery to the boot and fitted a JT 3” down pipe the other week. I love it. Can’t think of another retro/classic car that is quite so well-rounded, and ticks so many boxes: styling, space, fuel economy, performance, comfort, safety, and appreciated by a broad spread of personalities. Sheefag, The Moog, rainagain and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercedade Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 I need to pick the collective Saab hive-mind. My dad's 55 plate 9-5 (2.3T) has a very occasional sulk about starting. Car unlocks, responds to button presses etc, but doesn't start. It cranks over and over but no hint of firing. He usually resolves it by swapping keys with my mum which he convinced himself was working for a while, but even that's stopped being a reliable fix. He says when it happens (which is by no means regular - it is super erratic) the only post-event symptom is a puff of black smoke (definitely not blue smoke, he says). I had a similar thing on my CLK - albeit my CLK wouldn't even crank - which turned out to be my electronic ignition switch, but I haven't seen much info on Saab forums about this kind of fault. Any hints? Cheers all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 You need to get it on a Tech-II which will probably identify the fault. Could be many things from a failing ignition switch or a failing CIM unit. The puff of black smoke will be unburnt fuel injected whilst there is no spark, repeated occurrences will kill the cat. I have a Tech-II but suspect I am a bit far away. mercedade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercedade Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 On 26/10/2021 at 09:18, Saabnut said: You need to get it on a Tech-II which will probably identify the fault. Could be many things from a failing ignition switch or a failing CIM unit. The puff of black smoke will be unburnt fuel injected whilst there is no spark, repeated occurrences will kill the cat. I have a Tech-II but suspect I am a bit far away. Yeah, agreed - on all counts. Presumably even a decent Delphi knock-off isn't going to cut the mustard, and only a genuine Tech-II is going to work. And thanks for the offer, but yep - he's down in Hampshire, so even further away than me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 58 minutes ago, mercedade said: Yeah, agreed - on all counts. Presumably even a decent Delphi knock-off isn't going to cut the mustard, and only a genuine Tech-II is going to work. And thanks for the offer, but yep - he's down in Hampshire, so even further away than me You can use Vauxhall's op-com for quite a lot of things on the GM Saabs, You are right about the Delphi's, they don't really do a lot. mercedade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 I am hopefully collecting this tomorrow, if the stars align. I hope it is completely fault free but I am also a realist/pessimist, so I also have a Tech 2 in readiness. I am assuming, recklessly, that they are as well supported on the spares front as our other late friends from MG Rover. Saabnut, mercedade and CaptainBoom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted October 27, 2021 Share Posted October 27, 2021 Almost everything for a GM Saab is readily, and mostly cheaply available. First port of call should always be Bill Jones at Saabits. grogee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 The car shown in pictures is not what I'd hoped. Noisy PAS, bad paint job on front bumper, interior is a bit tatty and there's only one key. Which doesn't remote-thing. Also, very spongy brakes. All may seem trivial but I think there are better ones out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 This is what I'm up against: "An immaculate example..." I don't mind the scrape in the bumper. It gives me something to do. But don't pretend it's immaculate when it isn't.. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110278955818?onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=Used&model=9-5&include-delivery-option=on&postcode=cv472tu&sort=distance&radius=1500&advertising-location=at_cars&make=Saab&page=3 Saabnut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintwth Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 From the look of things, there may be a few other inaccuracies in that ad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 1 hour ago, mintwth said: From the look of things, there may be a few other inaccuracies in that ad. "Just one former keeper" Previous owners: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOtherStu Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 I'll be completely honest, I'd have loved a Saab Estate (and said so when selling the MR2). But it scares me about parts availability (same reason I ended up not getting a 75/MG ZTT). I know they're quirky, but having a Saab key on the keyring is much more interesting than the usual modern shite. I can imagine it probably has an interesting user community too. Vantman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 2 hours ago, TheOtherStu said: I'll be completely honest, I'd have loved a Saab Estate (and said so when selling the MR2). But it scares me about parts availability (same reason I ended up not getting a 75/MG ZTT). I know they're quirky, but having a Saab key on the keyring is much more interesting than the usual modern shite. I can imagine it probably has an interesting user community too. If it is an estate you want, there is really no problem regarding parts. Spares for the really old stuff can be more difficult, but I basically daily a 1990 900 and have had no problems. I needed a brake cylinder for a 2 stroke Sonett at short notice and had it the next day. For a 9-3 or a 9-5 (the only estates since the 1978 96 V4) almost everything is readily available. You might need to go secondhand for a few trim bits but there is a good supply of breakers. The users are all mad though........ TheOtherStu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldo135 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 3 hours ago, Saabnut said: If it is an estate you want, there is really no problem regarding parts. Spares for the really old stuff can be more difficult, but I basically daily a 1990 900 and have had no problems. I needed a brake cylinder for a 2 stroke Sonett at short notice and had it the next day. For a 9-3 or a 9-5 (the only estates since the 1978 96 V4) almost everything is readily available. You might need to go secondhand for a few trim bits but there is a good supply of breakers. The users are all mad though........ Just seen there is a ‘93 900 for sale in Aberdeenshire! Advert is a couple of months old though… https://www.uksaabs.co.uk/UKS/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=206462 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMotor Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 I too have delved into Saab ownership. It's the best built MK3 Astra I've owned 😆. Even as a 150bhp model is actually quite punchy. Bet a Noobtuned one would be quite nippy. If it wasn't for another car incoming. I might of kept it*. *Someone please do a buy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintwth Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 Anyone have a good source for DICs? Looks like mine has died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 21 minutes ago, mintwth said: Anyone have a good source for DICs? Looks like mine has died. Saab 9-5 ignition parts - SAABits UK, Worldwide shipping Use code UKS2021 for a UKSaabs discount! grogee, brownnova and mintwth 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wgl2019 Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 1 hour ago, mintwth said: Anyone have a good source for DICs? Looks like mine has died. Make sure you replace the spark plugs too, you don't wanna break your new DIC 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintwth Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Just swapped my DIC for a known good workshop example that the local saab specialist lent me and now she's firing up as normal. It's satisfying when the parts darts works first time. From the looks of things mine wasn't a genuine saab DIC (no saab markings/stickers on it at all). It didn't give any early warning of imminent failure, just went from starting fine to no spark at all. Saabnut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 I guess I can join this now! This bargain lovely was collected from @SRi05 last Tuesday. Previously owned by @NorthernMonkey who fitted a new engine with a new chain and guides. Bought with a 'battery not charging' message on the SID. Ive been using it all week and it's certainly seems to be charging fine. It's a Vector spec with the GM 2.0 low pressure turbo engine and an auto box. I've never really considered a 93 as I always just assumed it would be like driving a Vectra C but this is closer to Lexus levels of refinement in my opinion. It far surpasses the Rover 75 in terms of quietness, smoothness of transmission and the ride is pretty much on par too. Its also a lot bigger than the 75 which adds to the presence. I've bought a service pack and a thermostat and once I've lobbed all that in I'll just see how it goes. SRi05, Six-cylinder, brownnova and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 I couldn't be without one for long Split_Pin, Saabnut, mintwth and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schaefft Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 A Saab 9-5 was high on my list as winter beater while in Germany. Unfortunately I couldn't find a cheap local one. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 My ex @SRi05 9-3 has just sailed through it's MOT. Just as well I left them alone with the other 2 as above. I can now bide my time, hopefully for up to 12 months. SRi05 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 On 1/30/2021 at 9:59 AM, Six-cylinder said: Saab, these are in the past, but I am not cured and I am hoping in the summer a deal will be struck with a friend to take on another one. It did happen and I now own a 1973 Saab 95. Part of the deal is it can stay inside its garage until the spring where it has been for 20 years. Then I will be looking for help to collect it and recommission it. JMotor and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Because I’ve got other things to drive I’ve largely ignored my 9000 since it broke down. I should probably resurrect it as I really do love the car! It either needs a new air-con compressor or a non AC drive belt to bypass the compressor altogether. And an MoT… as that’s nearly out too. Might try the other Saab specialist in North Wales this time, as even though it’s a little bit of a trek I’ve not been over happy with the service at the more local one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vantman Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 4 hours ago, brownnova said: It either needs a new air-con compressor or a non AC drive belt to bypass the compressor altogether. @brownnova Non aircon drive belt here--https://www.saabits.com/all/saab-9000-ancillary-drive-belt-non-air-con. brownnova 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FruttyFrutty Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 I sold my last 900 a few years back & put the funds towards a house purchase. I should have just lived in the car. gadgetgricey, SRi05, mintwth and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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