Garage wall looks great and organized. The floor ignition key failure was a big expensive thing I had. My mechanic had to go on e-bay to find the bottom part. E- Saab Parts didn’t have it. He said it’s the first major thing to go on a Saab. The furry microphone was a nice touch. 😊 Thanks for posting.👍
Saabs are very good cars if you take care of them. For parts there is a company that makes parts called Orio. For me the best mod you can do to a saab 9-3 is the ecu spacer to protect it. Great video as always keep it up!!
@@motorcity91 the spacer kit is made to protect the ecu of the 2.0 liter engines, because the ecu sits right above the engine under the black plasic lid and therefore gets a lot of heat which slowly cooks it :/. He made a nice video discussing the topic and showing how to install the kit on the channel :)
Step 1 get a friend with a Volvo, who can come to the rescue when the Saab breaks down. Step 2 go and rescue your new friend when their Volvo breaks down.
One of the biggest recommendations I have for someone looking to buy a Saab (specifically the 9-3 2003-2012 with the B207 engines, the most common Saabs these days) is to change. The. Oil. Per. Schedule. Tons of engine parts in the B207 are hydraulically powered, so it's really important to have the oil switched out in time, to prevent oil sludge buildup - because things can go south pretty quickly. That's what happened with my engine. Oil hadn't been changed in a while by the previous owner, leading to the whole timing chain assembly having to be changed out. Other than that, great engine and great car! Love my 2007 2.0T Vector :)
B207 is the worst option i say. If your American it might make sense since it was fitted to a lot of American cars and spare part might be easy to find but. B2x4 is the ultimate engine it's close to bulletproof Saab engine. The b2x5 was a low friction engine of the b2x4 the block has lost some weight inside by the cylinder walls and smaller valve stems. The low friction piston rings are a common problem and you should not push more then 300hp on the stock internals is recommended only upside is the lager port on the b2x5 head which makes it breath pretty good. If you worked on any Saab you know the order 9000 > 9-5 > 9-3NG.
Good tip on the spare keys - if you have an NG93 and you lose your only fob you're in for a world of headache. I'm amazed how often I see people on the forums and FB post about needing a new key and it turns out they only had one and lost it... why? I get that they cost money, but I've never had a lock in my life where I didn't get a spare key and believe me: on a SAAB it'll cost more to lose your only key than to get a spare up front.
There is a great place for used parts is 93 Auto in New Haven Michigan. I was there again this week to get a new key fob. They have over 50 93's on site. They are both crashed or people gave up on the car. The owner said the biggest reason why people give up is computer failure. Replacements are very expensive and GM won't release the software.
Hey there I live in Grosse Pointe Michigan and I am familiar with the name of the auto shop that you are referring to as a guy I know has purchased two saabs from them how much did they charge you to get a new key fob and program it?
Great video dude 👍 Absolutely love my ng Saab 93 SS, one thing I will say about the spare key issue, definitely need a spare for when the car decides to not accept the key and not let you in 😏
i was thinking you would have mentioned the different engines these cars come with, which ones are good and which ones are not. i often hear stuff like the new gen cars having weaker internals and poor reliability, and that you should try to find a og saab with the red top
i can roughly remember that he made some videos about the different engines used by saab, i only remember the video comparing the 2.0T to the 2.8T more vividly. But you will find much info if you look in the interwebs ;) For now i only can list the engines used in the 9-3 made since 2003, which are: the 1.8i and t, the 2.0t/T and the 2.8T v6 (for gas/petrol), and the 1,9tid/ttid for diesel. I hope i could help you out a bit :)
T5 cars are stronger if you're really trying to make big power when it comes to the four cylinders, but the best "power" engine is the 2.8 v6 in the 06-09 9-3 aero...500+ on the stock motor is possible
Since you mention coil packs, I have a 06 v6 and some caddies have a very similar engine so when I needed coil packs I was able to scavenge from them at the junk yard. Same Bosch part number and all In 4 years of junk yard surfing, I’ve only seen one other v6 at the junk yard so that makes you get creative
Yes to ALL of your recommendations, though what's true for Saab is also true for almost any car, especially luxury, performance, or turbo: Full synthetic Mobil every 5k mi (no matter what any manufacturer says) and only OEM parts. And to reiterate: If you can't DIY, find a good Saab mechanic, doesn't have to be a specialist (though they do still exist), but someone highly recommended or with referral who appreciates the brand. Personally, I had 2GFS in LA, and now I have a private mechanic and a few other guys from Charles River Saab here in Boston, plus a whole network all over the US, thanks to the internet and YT channels like yours. As for all the rest: TWO keys are... well, key! A new theft system is pretty expensive in any car (ask me how I know.🙄) Other than the CV top, though, I haven't found my '99 9-3 to be much more expensive than the '07 and '09 Camrys we have in the family. All makes have problems, none are perfect, but some are inherently designed well and others not at all. To determine whether or not a car is worth fixing and keeping: Is the repair/replacement to be expected, and is it fixable? In this crazy car market nowadays, this means a lot to me in terms of "reliability". Anyway, sorry for the long note here, but to sum up Saabs, if you're good to them, they'll be good to you!😉
Garage looking good, Saab brother. I manage a auto and tire repair shop in Cary, NC and you're 100% correct and great advice. So many times people purchase used or new car without doing research on the cost of maintenance, cost of tires etc. Great advice
I bought a '07 93 tid estate last year. Lovely car but not without it's issues. Major issue is the "steering lock malfunction' warning which prevents me from locking my car with the fob. If I lock it manually, it drains my battery overnight. This happens often. Sometimes I can clear it by taking it for another drive, sometimes I can clear it by repeatedly and rapidly putting the fob in and out of the ignition, sometimes nothing works and I have to disconnect the battery before I can recharge it. I live in Australia's smallest state and I have only been able to locate one mechanic with a Tech 2 programmer 2 hours drive away and is usually too drunk to recall our previous conversations. I've tried to get a spare key fob and it's going to cost me $Au650 for the OEM replacement. I don't have that kind of money laying around. My question is, is it worth investing in a Tech 2, and are the generic versions as good as the original? This car is driving me nuts.
love all the license plates, really good collection. also, good video, when these cars are maintanenced properly. they will drive well for many hundreds of thousands of miles.
to go along with the OEM vs aftermarket parts. going on any of the saab forums will give you a good idea of what is okay to buy aftermarket and whats better getting strictly OEM
One of the cool things about owning Saabs, is learning all the stuff to watch out for. "I am buying a saab. What should I watch out for?" "Well, here is a list of items and mileage each one hit me on..." After owning several and following chats, they become very predictable.
I agree with everything but the only thing that I’m not able to do is to do the repairs. I can make full detailing and clean my k&n air filter and thats it. Generally i have a fake fear that if I’m going to do something I’ll brake it and generally speaking to avoid brakedowns you need someone with experience with you, to guide you. At least just for the beginning until you’ll get some basic experience. You don’t have the luxury to brake parts, especially because is Saab and you need some time to search and find new.
9:59 I am a customer advisor with an auto shop. When i bought my Saab (2004 2.0t, automatic transmission), the reaction of one of the mechanics was like: “sell it”. 🤣🤣🤣
Someone tboned me the other day. Really just a small fender bender $5800 estimate to fix. 2010 xwd 149k miles great condition wouldn’t be surprised if insurance wants to total cuz car is worth 6500 kbb and that’s top dollar sad day. Where else could you find something just as loaded with options in this market ☹️
@@AutoAutopsy hey do you know how to reset the oil life on the Sid after new oil change I have done my first oil change on my 2.8 L aero and it still says 14% I have a note pad where I marked the mileage for my next service but I want to reset this oil life display I read on a forum that it’ll ask me to rest once it hits 10% any tips or tricks for this
Garage wall looks great and organized. The floor ignition key failure was a big expensive thing I had. My mechanic had to go on e-bay to find the bottom part. E- Saab Parts didn’t have it. He said it’s the first major thing to go on a Saab. The furry microphone was a nice touch. 😊 Thanks for posting.👍
thank you! lol
Saabs are very good cars if you take care of them.
For parts there is a company that makes parts called Orio.
For me the best mod you can do to a saab 9-3 is the ecu spacer to protect it.
Great video as always keep it up!!
I have a saab 93 aero please explain what you are referring too
@@motorcity91 the spacer kit is made to protect the ecu of the 2.0 liter engines, because the ecu sits right above the engine under the black plasic lid and therefore gets a lot of heat which slowly cooks it :/. He made a nice video discussing the topic and showing how to install the kit on the channel :)
@@Vlad-kf7hw thanks
Yes agree had mine done
yep, well said!
Step 1 get a friend with a Volvo, who can come to the rescue when the Saab breaks down.
Step 2 go and rescue your new friend when their Volvo breaks down.
lol
One of the biggest recommendations I have for someone looking to buy a Saab (specifically the 9-3 2003-2012 with the B207 engines, the most common Saabs these days) is to change. The. Oil. Per. Schedule.
Tons of engine parts in the B207 are hydraulically powered, so it's really important to have the oil switched out in time, to prevent oil sludge buildup - because things can go south pretty quickly. That's what happened with my engine. Oil hadn't been changed in a while by the previous owner, leading to the whole timing chain assembly having to be changed out.
Other than that, great engine and great car! Love my 2007 2.0T Vector :)
The timing components wear out often unfortunately
B207 is the worst option i say. If your American it might make sense since it was fitted to a lot of American cars and spare part might be easy to find but. B2x4 is the ultimate engine it's close to bulletproof Saab engine. The b2x5 was a low friction engine of the b2x4 the block has lost some weight inside by the cylinder walls and smaller valve stems. The low friction piston rings are a common problem and you should not push more then 300hp on the stock internals is recommended only upside is the lager port on the b2x5 head which makes it breath pretty good. If you worked on any Saab you know the order 9000 > 9-5 > 9-3NG.
well said, thanks!
replace 1/4-1/3 of transmission fluid @ each oil change help, too
Good tip on the spare keys - if you have an NG93 and you lose your only fob you're in for a world of headache. I'm amazed how often I see people on the forums and FB post about needing a new key and it turns out they only had one and lost it... why? I get that they cost money, but I've never had a lock in my life where I didn't get a spare key and believe me: on a SAAB it'll cost more to lose your only key than to get a spare up front.
100%! having a second key is a MUST for any car in my opinion
6:12 I got this code last week on my 2001 9-5 Vector. I will try to clean the MAF, maybe that will solve the problem.
:)
Great video Jacob......don't forget the dreaded RUST.......particularly if you are in a more temperate climate than Arizona and similar areas...👍
ahhh yep!
There is a great place for used parts is 93 Auto in New Haven Michigan. I was there again this week to get a new key fob. They have over 50 93's on site. They are both crashed or people gave up on the car. The owner said the biggest reason why people give up is computer failure. Replacements are very expensive and GM won't release the software.
wow nice! yeah unfortunately theres tons that go down with bad ecus
Hey there I live in Grosse Pointe Michigan and I am familiar with the name of the auto shop that you are referring to as a guy I know has purchased two saabs from them how much did they charge you to get a new key fob and program it?
Great video dude 👍
Absolutely love my ng Saab 93 SS, one thing I will say about the spare key issue, definitely need a spare for when the car decides to not accept the key and not let you in 😏
thanks. yep, spare keys are a must!
i was thinking you would have mentioned the different engines these cars come with, which ones are good and which ones are not. i often hear stuff like the new gen cars having weaker internals and poor reliability, and that you should try to find a og saab with the red top
i can roughly remember that he made some videos about the different engines used by saab, i only remember the video comparing the 2.0T to the 2.8T more vividly. But you will find much info if you look in the interwebs ;)
For now i only can list the engines used in the 9-3 made since 2003, which are: the 1.8i and t, the 2.0t/T and the 2.8T v6 (for gas/petrol), and the 1,9tid/ttid for diesel.
I hope i could help you out a bit :)
T5 cars are stronger if you're really trying to make big power when it comes to the four cylinders, but the best "power" engine is the 2.8 v6 in the 06-09 9-3 aero...500+ on the stock motor is possible
Since you mention coil packs, I have a 06 v6 and some caddies have a very similar engine so when I needed coil packs I was able to scavenge from them at the junk yard. Same Bosch part number and all
In 4 years of junk yard surfing, I’ve only seen one other v6 at the junk yard so that makes you get creative
Yeah that can work too! Thankfully new V6 coils aren’t terribly expensive if that doesn’t work out
Great video and links!
Thanks!
Yes to ALL of your recommendations, though what's true for Saab is also true for almost any car, especially luxury, performance, or turbo: Full synthetic Mobil every 5k mi (no matter what any manufacturer says) and only OEM parts. And to reiterate: If you can't DIY, find a good Saab mechanic, doesn't have to be a specialist (though they do still exist), but someone highly recommended or with referral who appreciates the brand. Personally, I had 2GFS in LA, and now I have a private mechanic and a few other guys from Charles River Saab here in Boston, plus a whole network all over the US, thanks to the internet and YT channels like yours. As for all the rest: TWO keys are... well, key! A new theft system is pretty expensive in any car (ask me how I know.🙄) Other than the CV top, though, I haven't found my '99 9-3 to be much more expensive than the '07 and '09 Camrys we have in the family. All makes have problems, none are perfect, but some are inherently designed well and others not at all. To determine whether or not a car is worth fixing and keeping: Is the repair/replacement to be expected, and is it fixable? In this crazy car market nowadays, this means a lot to me in terms of "reliability". Anyway, sorry for the long note here, but to sum up Saabs, if you're good to them, they'll be good to you!😉
well said :) thanks!
What was the first thing you mentioned about what not to do with Saab?
Search "Blow off valve", it makes a cool sound when it lets air out of the system in the engine bay
lol oh no
Garage looking good, Saab brother. I manage a auto and tire repair shop in Cary, NC and you're 100% correct and great advice. So many times people purchase used or new car without doing research on the cost of maintenance, cost of tires etc. Great advice
thank you! happy to help and appreciate the comment
I bought a '07 93 tid estate last year. Lovely car but not without it's issues. Major issue is the "steering lock malfunction' warning which prevents me from locking my car with the fob. If I lock it manually, it drains my battery overnight. This happens often. Sometimes I can clear it by taking it for another drive, sometimes I can clear it by repeatedly and rapidly putting the fob in and out of the ignition, sometimes nothing works and I have to disconnect the battery before I can recharge it. I live in Australia's smallest state and I have only been able to locate one mechanic with a Tech 2 programmer 2 hours drive away and is usually too drunk to recall our previous conversations. I've tried to get a spare key fob and it's going to cost me $Au650 for the OEM replacement. I don't have that kind of money laying around.
My question is, is it worth investing in a Tech 2, and are the generic versions as good as the original? This car is driving me nuts.
Yes the generic ones are as good as the original!
love all the license plates, really good collection. also, good video, when these cars are maintanenced properly. they will drive well for many hundreds of thousands of miles.
to go along with the OEM vs aftermarket parts. going on any of the saab forums will give you a good idea of what is okay to buy aftermarket and whats better getting strictly OEM
thank you! great idea - forums are an excellent resource
Nice video! Thank you! 👍🏻😊
thank you
One of the cool things about owning Saabs, is learning all the stuff to watch out for. "I am buying a saab. What should I watch out for?"
"Well, here is a list of items and mileage each one hit me on..."
After owning several and following chats, they become very predictable.
lolll
I agree with everything but the only thing that I’m not able to do is to do the repairs. I can make full detailing and clean my k&n air filter and thats it. Generally i have a fake fear that if I’m going to do something I’ll brake it and generally speaking to avoid brakedowns you need someone with experience with you, to guide you. At least just for the beginning until you’ll get some basic experience. You don’t have the luxury to brake parts, especially because is Saab and you need some time to search and find new.
yep, sometimes it can be best to take it to the shop if you are not confident!
If you open your garage door when you make the video, you'll stop the echoing. What mic is that you're using?
Unfortunately there’s a lot of noise outside. It’s a rose shotgun mic. I recently bought a lapel mic to try out
Thank you!
:)
I have a 2003 9-3 saab linear.2.0t im trying to figure out how to stop a oil leak.
Vacuumpump brake system, did you check that already?
could be a number of things. check this video: th-cam.com/video/YND98dMklfw/w-d-xo.html
93 Auto also has100,000 sf warehouse with parts
who?
never been so early, you a god bruh
thanks king
9:59 I am a customer advisor with an auto shop. When i bought my Saab (2004 2.0t, automatic transmission), the reaction of one of the mechanics was like: “sell it”. 🤣🤣🤣
smh :/
Saabs collectables not a daily. Parts issues. Expensive. If you can afford it all have them. That's best advice. 😎💪
parts issues with what exactly? All modern saabs you can get any parts you need, and generally they are not any more expensive than most other cars
Invest in some lights. With 250 dollars will be a game changer
good recommendations. I would like to add recommendation to subscribe this channel but probably everyone here already made it.
:') thanks!
Someone tboned me the other day. Really just a small fender bender $5800 estimate to fix. 2010 xwd 149k miles great condition wouldn’t be surprised if insurance wants to total cuz car is worth 6500 kbb and that’s top dollar sad day. Where else could you find something just as loaded with options in this market ☹️
man...sorry to hear...hope you get it sorted
💯
:)
@@AutoAutopsy hey do you know how to reset the oil life on the Sid after new oil change I have done my first oil change on my 2.8 L aero and it still says 14% I have a note pad where I marked the mileage for my next service but I want to reset this oil life display I read on a forum that it’ll ask me to rest once it hits 10% any tips or tricks for this
the tip? Buy a saab.
there ya go
After owning a Saab for 3 yrs, the best trick I found was to not buy a Saab in the 1st place.
Hater
Yeah you should probably just stick with Toyotas...
@@ThePrissy11 hater? I’m a former Saab owner sir! I tried 😂
@@christophermartin972 Sorry you had bad luck. It happens.
@@ThePrissy11 I think it had a lot to do with the fundamental design and build quality of the car itself. I can’t fix that 😢