I’m on my fifth 95 now. The little pocket at the leading edge of the seat is a perfect place to store the key. One of the used Saabs that I bought it only came with one key and a month later I reached in the pocket on the passenger side and there was a second key!
Definitely agree with this, I *had* a 2008 93 sportcombi I absolutely loved for a few years.. a rough loss in the end but I recently got an 07 95 and can’t find much of/for them on youtube comparably. Saab central will always be there though haha, I wanna change or delete the (imo) ugly chrome headlight trim but forums are the only hope I got
To me this is a really cool feature - the little button near the power mirror control. when you put in reverse and press that button, the passenger side mirror points to the ground, this helps a great deal when reverse parking. I use it all the time now, and now sure if many people know about this feature. I know some people with other cars actually adjust their mirror or they even set their mirror to point downwards to help with reverse parking, our 9-5 just needs a little push of that button
Unfortunatly that function only exist on cars with both seat-memorys AND mirror-memory, at least here in sweden those are not so common, i have had it on one of my five 9-5's, not even my current Aero have it as standard, even if it have an electrically adjusted chair (with no memory) :(
Winter mode does more than start it in a higher gear, just drove my 2000 9-5 Gary Fisher wagon from Oregon to my new house in AZ a d it was a life saver, it transfers power to the wheel that isn't losing traction and it works surprisingly well.
I had an Saab in the 70,s it was with the V4 engine from Germany! This car i s now and still a submarine! I was racing at the ice in Finnish shoreline and the ice was bad! So it still staying there down on the bottom! My first ever car was Dodge Dart -65. Funniest car was Dodge Challenger - 71 with 400 hp 440"! Now Kia Stinger 2018 200 hp diesel!
All these features are advanced and modern given the age of these cars, but I'm really glad you mentioned the 9-5 sun visors! So low-tech and simple, yet they make perfect sense, such thoughtfulness from Saab.
Automatic locking is indeed a tech 2 option, it's under Body - TWICE - Adjustment - Central Locking, it locks at 12km/h (7.5mph), the automatic unlock on key removal is in the same category. If you press the boot unlock button on the keyfob while the ignition is on or the engine is running it will tell you how many keys are programmed to the car.
I love night panel for driving down unlit motorways. If I’ve got cruise control on and just sitting on the motorway for mile after mile, it’s nice to turn the lights off
Very cool video. You could also touch on the manual trunk release, the manual trunk release inside the trunk, and how an extra coil fits next to the spare tire for those no start mornings...lol
The "map" pocket is indeed very useful for your phone. The one I use is rather large (6.4 inches or so) and I still manage to squeeze it there next to a small bottle (or two) of hand sanitizer.
The auto lock is programmable on and off with a tech 2. yours is probably programmed not to auto lock while driving. I love the front seat map pockets I use them for my cell phones. Keeps them handy and from getting lost but Out if the the way and secure!
You can also program your AC . By pressing and hold buttons. Really Nice !. Also when pressing your trunk button. You know what key you use (...even somtimes when key is not acepted it fixes the problem . )
The auto door locking we call here in Sweden the American paranoid lock. 😂 (and you have to turn it on/off with Tech2) My car has two push out cup holders in the fold down piece in the back as well.
@@thingserik7269 They should be considered an anti-safety feature in the event of a crash because people can’t first aid you when you’re locked in your car.
Since no other manufacturer offers those front seat pouches, they are a convenient hiding place for small items that only Saab people even know to look for. My '99 is full with blind punch--outs, even missing a boost gauge, ffs. My '06 is more complete, and it has the drop-down curb view rearview mirror when reversing. Another neat feature I expected you to mention when you were showing the drop-down console between the rear seats is the pull-out cup holder in the front of it.
I just traded my 2006 9-3 Aero convertible for a 2004 9-5 Aero sedan in Espresso Black with only 75k miles on it. one owner, the seats look barely sat in. First things first, that all important precautionary sump drop by my local indy for peace of mind, then I'll look into some subtle upgrades. What a car! Well worth the years of searching for the right one! For me, the 04/05, right before the Dame came out, is the one to have.
Winter mode actually start the car from higher gear. If I'm not mistaken it's 3rd gear, so basically 1st and 2nd gears are essentially off, to limit wheelspin on snow.
Peugeot also has sport and winter buttons on their 405 auto boxes in the late '90s. My 2002 9-5 Aero doesn't have the extra buttons on the rear view mirror but it does auto dim at night when another vehicle's lights shine from behind. This can be switched off with a button on the underside. The switch in the glove compartment can be switched from ambient to cold, not heat according to the user manual. Mine has cup holders that slide out of the rear centre armrest instead of the lift up storage section. There is a remote fuel flap release in the front door and the rear storage area. There is a key hole under the small plastic cap next to the rear lights that opens the tailgate.
HI, currently I have an issue with my SAAB 95 2001, sometimes the driver seat is reset to the park mode when the car is running, which its very dangerous because the driver is pushed to the front of the car losing control over the pedals for break and acceleration, so far I donçt know if it is a sensor or a fail in the power contact, have you ever seen this problem ?, thanks in advance
Hi. I noticed your AZ plates. We are looking at getting a 2000 Saab 9-5 Wagon V6 Turbo and I wondered how the repairs are on yours? I've heard repairs are expensive. Do you have a good mechanic in the Valley? Thanks!
The car def has it equipped. You'll have to look up how to reprogram it probably through the door locks or window controls. You'll have to "speak" to the computer and tell it to turn the feature on. Sometimes people turn it off by accident and end up never being able to turn it back on. It's a standard countermeasure against car jackers.
I own 1996 Saab 9000 and 2006 9-5 Aero. Saab 9000 is solid and quiet but 9-5 is making rattling noise somewhere in the back of the car everytime I drive on the bumpy road. Any suggestions? I'd appreciate any of your advice on it. Please help me!
Jay...I always thought that Sport mode used more gas? Are you saying that if I drive at lower speeds or in stop & go driving, Sport mode will give me better mileage. I do know that in heavy stop & go city driving, Sport mode does save wear and tear on the transmission.
When in reverse it lights up all white lighting on the side of the car and back for extra visibility. Wagons have some extra storage between the cargo area floor and above the spare. The fuel pump access panel under the rear seat.
Nice video. I have just purchased a 2004 9-5 as well as my 9-3. What are the headrests you have? Mine stick up weirdly whereas yours look like they seemlessly wrap into the seat, like the ones in the 9-3.
I use the map pocket for small packs of gum! Its a good way to hide them from my siblings. Plus they can't even reach it when im sitting in the driver's seat lol
Love your videos and tips. I am about to buy a really nice 2001 9-5 2.3t Aero (230hp) with less than 80k Miles (125 000 km). Any recommendations, what should I be looking out for?
I have the chance for buying a '98 9-5 2.3t LPT with only 51,000 km = 32,000 miles here in Canada . One owner , zero accidents , 8,000 CAD = 6,000 USD. Should I be worried about possible issues or for a few years there should be nothing considering its VERY low mileage ? It would be my 5th car so it would only see 2-3,000 km / year . I LOVE the shape of 9-5 . Pity it's not a manual .
Some may say that Saab was an innovative car company. False. They were never a car company. They were a jet fighter manufacturer with a side hobby. Today, they are a world leading military hardware manufacturer as well as being one of the leading companies when it comes to military camouflage. And I'm saying all this as a Volvo enthusiast...
How hard is it to replace 2 doors on the passenger side of a 2006 saab 9.3 aero? Unfortunately I side swiped a truck like a total dumb ass I'm thinking grabbing some doors form the junk yard would be the easiest way to fix the damage 😰
Oh no :((( to my knowledge they’re not terribly difficult to replace. You can try searching on “saab WIS online”, as that offers many DIY step by step guides
Can you make/do you have made video about why you should buy saab. I was thinking that when im 18 i will buy saab but im not sure About it so if someone can like explain me more about saabs
No, no, no!. Unless you're made of money, stay away from Saabs. As intelligent as they are in design, including the features mentioned in the video, they are very unreliable. Since there is no dealer support, finding a competent shop to work on them is a challenge, and parts are getting harder to find, and they are getting expensive for the same reason. My experience is with 3 Saabs up to 2006. Maybe last gen (up to 2011) are more reliable, but my points about no manufacturer support still applies. Also, since they don't make them anymore, I hear that existing models are being bid up by aficionados, making it unlikely to find a deal. You are better off finding something in that class from Korea or Japan with plenty of supply and dealer support.
@@jdrancho1864 Ok well thanks for information. PS: I live in finland and we have some sites where people sell their cars etc and there was lots of saabs like under 4 K And they are in good shape what one of my friends says
@@Yatuk1ng I'm in the US and I can only speak from my own experience. But my advice to you, free of charge, is rather than choose a car that is exciting and exotic, buy a car that is boring, quotidian and reliable as your first car. It may not help you with the ladies, but believe me, your bank account will thank you.
To add: I was, in fact, just watching Kyle Pancis' channel, where he explained how a PCV check valve going bad (a $10 part) can destroy an engine over time. It's those types of problems that I wasn't aware of before I bought my first Saab 9-5 that shaped my opinion of the brand. Do a search and check it out for yourself.
Lol, sorry, but don't listen to this guy. Here's a video with some better information. th-cam.com/video/kh1ucLRNkx4/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/SmKGYtiDI68/w-d-xo.html
My father just passed away from cancer the other day and he had a 9-5. He left it to me in his will and i am above the moon because i remember him getting it back in 2002. I will be transferring the title to my name and will be driving it because i know that it what he would have wanted.
I have a 2008 wagon…the ugly one. It’s amazing how much better the interiors were on the pre-facelift. I had a pre-facelift version as well about 10 years ago and the interior quality was much better. That being said I do like the climate control Dials of the facelifted version. And I also like the fact that the blend doors don’t break lol. I just spent 1300 bucks redoing the entire air-conditioning system and I don’t regret it at all.
@@AutoAutopsy I will definitely check it out. I specifically looked for the ugly one and my buddy that loves these cars also debated with me for days about my decision. Lol. Stupid heated discussion. We were both on auto trader last night and it’s amazing how many of the final generation 9-5 Are for sale versus the original. I guess the original ones I just finally been sent to the scrap yard. That’s why I plan on keeping mine as long as possible.
Doubleclicking the lockbuttom on key makes doors not possible to open if someone break the glass to get in. Startsetting on acc can easely be programmed by user. If you cannot get inside the car bc it’s empty battery in the car and the key doesn’t work in the doorlock (or trunklock (on the stationwagons that has this option)) you could take out the small signlight in the left wing and connect 12v to the cables from the body and wait for like few seconds and then open the car with button on the key.
My facelift 9-5 doesn’t do the door lock thing either. And they won’t unlock when I remove the key. Not sure why it doesn’t have this feature, it would be kinda cool.
Yeah go SAAB look I had one of those and I'll tell you right now you gotta go find this dude named Sven he was trained in the factory and been doing it ever since I only say that because I took my 2005 9-5 to a regular mechanic because it was easier to get to DON'T DO THAT apparently dude didn't even know how to put the little fan thing in the turbo and it blew up back into my engine and yeah they didn't pay for that f up and from what I remember it was like 1600 to get it replaced and thank God for Sven knowing what they did wrong and how to fix it and he even gave me a good deal seeing how bad they ripped me off thank you Sven and thank you SAAB I will never feel the same way about another vehicle as long as I live
Secret features - you're funny. Just read the owners manual. Mind when you have a roll over and the doors are locked. The firefighters have to break a glass from outside. Not useful to engage it. Last feature: Saab's have a built in turbo charger.
They are marvelous to drive, but mechanically unreliable, You reach the point you say "I can't take any more of it!" There is no rational reason to own one when far more reiable Japanese vehicles are out there.
I’m on my fifth 95 now. The little pocket at the leading edge of the seat is a perfect place to store the key. One of the used Saabs that I bought it only came with one key and a month later I reached in the pocket on the passenger side and there was a second key!
lol nice find!
Thanks for making this, there is so little saab content on here that us 9-5 guys also watch your channel alot
Thanks :)
Definitely agree with this, I *had* a 2008 93 sportcombi I absolutely loved for a few years.. a rough loss in the end but I recently got an 07 95 and can’t find much of/for them on youtube comparably. Saab central will always be there though haha, I wanna change or delete the (imo) ugly chrome headlight trim but forums are the only hope I got
To me this is a really cool feature - the little button near the power mirror control. when you put in reverse and press that button, the passenger side mirror points to the ground, this helps a great deal when reverse parking. I use it all the time now, and now sure if many people know about this feature. I know some people with other cars actually adjust their mirror or they even set their mirror to point downwards to help with reverse parking, our 9-5 just needs a little push of that button
yeah! Really cool little quirk that can definitely help. thanks for sharing
Unfortunatly that function only exist on cars with both seat-memorys AND mirror-memory, at least here in sweden those are not so common, i have had it on one of my five 9-5's, not even my current Aero have it as standard, even if it have an electrically adjusted chair (with no memory) :(
@@kallegitarr2518I have the button, the memory seats and memory mirrors and it did work, but unfortunately doesn’t anymore
@@sammylee9810 yours does! Mine did, but doesn’t work any more (nothing happens when I press the button). I miss it as it’s really useful
Winter mode does more than start it in a higher gear, just drove my 2000 9-5 Gary Fisher wagon from Oregon to my new house in AZ a d it was a life saver, it transfers power to the wheel that isn't losing traction and it works surprisingly well.
nice!!
Wow. The more I find out about this Saab, the more I want to buy one. Thanks.
😁
I had an Saab in the 70,s it was with the V4 engine from Germany! This car i s now and still a submarine! I was racing at the ice in Finnish shoreline and the ice was bad! So it still staying there down on the bottom! My first ever car was Dodge Dart -65. Funniest car was Dodge Challenger - 71 with 400 hp 440"! Now Kia Stinger 2018 200 hp diesel!
Oh yes! I definitely use the "map pockets" to keep my cell phone in at all times... Gotta love that Saab luxury... Ahead of it's time!💪🏻
Nice!
All these features are advanced and modern given the age of these cars, but I'm really glad you mentioned the 9-5 sun visors! So low-tech and simple, yet they make perfect sense, such thoughtfulness from Saab.
Yep! Agree with ya completely
Automatic locking is indeed a tech 2 option, it's under Body - TWICE - Adjustment - Central Locking, it locks at 12km/h (7.5mph), the automatic unlock on key removal is in the same category.
If you press the boot unlock button on the keyfob while the ignition is on or the engine is running it will tell you how many keys are programmed to the car.
That's interesting, because the trunk (and only the trunk) of my 2002 Wagon still locks automatically when I reach, say, 4-5 mph.
Under the same category in the TWICE you can change that, atleast on my 2004 SC, according to WIS you can change it on the 2002 aswell.
Figured, thanks 👍🏼
Night panel is actually useful with the 9-5 aero original navi, it changes the navi coloring to a dark theme which is nice in the dark.
Nice!
on the Denso nav the night panel button turns the screen off, you change the coloring in the screen settings and day/night theme in the nav settings.
I love night panel for driving down unlit motorways. If I’ve got cruise control on and just sitting on the motorway for mile after mile, it’s nice to turn the lights off
Love it on my old linear 9 5
Less lights on dash at night.. Works great for me.
@@nuttycommuter3718me too
Let's me focus more on road.. Focus better
Very cool video. You could also touch on the manual trunk release, the manual trunk release inside the trunk, and how an extra coil fits next to the spare tire for those no start mornings...lol
nice! lol
On my 9-5 -99/00 side lights on the headlights turn on so you can see the side of the car better when you are in reverse.
Yeah! This newer one unfortunately doesn’t have that but that’s cool nonetheless
The "map" pocket is indeed very useful for your phone. The one I use is rather large (6.4 inches or so) and I still manage to squeeze it there next to a small bottle (or two) of hand sanitizer.
Nice
Those pockets are potentially dangerous for traffic stops.
I had them on my 2000 Ford Fiesta and it was great for storing my cigarettes!
I'm about to buy this car love it
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The auto lock is programmable on and off with a tech 2. yours is probably programmed not to auto lock while driving. I love the front seat map pockets I use them for my cell phones. Keeps them handy and from getting lost but Out if the the way and secure!
:)
You can also program your AC . By pressing and hold buttons. Really Nice !. Also when pressing your trunk button. You know what key you use (...even somtimes when key is not acepted it fixes the problem . )
nice!
The auto door locking we call here in Sweden the American paranoid lock. 😂 (and you have to turn it on/off with Tech2)
My car has two push out cup holders in the fold down piece in the back as well.
Yep! Nice
Door locks are also considered a safety feature in the event of a crash. That can happen on any continent.
@@thingserik7269 They should be considered an anti-safety feature in the event of a crash because people can’t first aid you when you’re locked in your car.
Since no other manufacturer offers those front seat pouches, they are a convenient hiding place for small items that only Saab people even know to look for.
My '99 is full with blind punch--outs, even missing a boost gauge, ffs. My '06 is more complete, and it has the drop-down curb view rearview mirror when reversing.
Another neat feature I expected you to mention when you were showing the drop-down console between the rear seats is the pull-out cup holder in the front of it.
sick!
Saab and Volvo have both had the map pouches. I have two 2003 9-5s that have them, and 99 s80 that has them as well.
Also the cupholder in the front
Thank you for the video, i never knew about the switch in glovebox thought it was automaticly on thanks
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I have the 2002 9-5 3.0T. v-6. Very good info.😊❤
I keep a pen in the map pocket. Automatic door locking can be switched on and off by your mechanic using the Tech 2 tool.
nice!
Mine is set to only lock the tailgate on my wagon.
Automatic wipers as well and the headlights move as you turn corners side to side and up and down as well. Also I noticed the rear fog lights, sick.!
depends on which headlights you have. to my knowledge, only the 08+ 9-3's had the "cornering lights"!
@@AutoAutopsy yeah that’s a not 9-5 feature
I just traded my 2006 9-3 Aero convertible for a 2004 9-5 Aero sedan in Espresso Black with only 75k miles on it. one owner, the seats look barely sat in. First things first, that all important precautionary sump drop by my local indy for peace of mind, then I'll look into some subtle upgrades. What a car! Well worth the years of searching for the right one! For me, the 04/05, right before the Dame came out, is the one to have.
Nice 👍🏼
Winter mode actually start the car from higher gear. If I'm not mistaken it's 3rd gear, so basically 1st and 2nd gears are essentially off, to limit wheelspin on snow.
yep!
Peugeot also has sport and winter buttons on their 405 auto boxes in the late '90s.
My 2002 9-5 Aero doesn't have the extra buttons on the rear view mirror but it does auto dim at night when another vehicle's lights shine from behind. This can be switched off with a button on the underside.
The switch in the glove compartment can be switched from ambient to cold, not heat according to the user manual.
Mine has cup holders that slide out of the rear centre armrest instead of the lift up storage section.
There is a remote fuel flap release in the front door and the rear storage area.
There is a key hole under the small plastic cap next to the rear lights that opens the tailgate.
interesting, thanks for sharing!
I heard about you from Kyle Pancis' last video. Thanks for doing Saab videos, I see I have a lot to catch up on. Subscribed
Thank you!!
HI, currently I have an issue with my SAAB 95 2001, sometimes the driver seat is reset to the park mode when the car is running, which its very dangerous because the driver is pushed to the front of the car losing control over the pedals for break and acceleration, so far I donçt know if it is a sensor or a fail in the power contact, have you ever seen this problem ?, thanks in advance
i have not; if you are on facebook, i would recommend joining some saab facebook groups and asking there...someone might know :)
Hi. I noticed your AZ plates. We are looking at getting a 2000 Saab 9-5 Wagon V6 Turbo and I wondered how the repairs are on yours? I've heard repairs are expensive. Do you have a good mechanic in the Valley? Thanks!
The car def has it equipped. You'll have to look up how to reprogram it probably through the door locks or window controls. You'll have to "speak" to the computer and tell it to turn the feature on. Sometimes people turn it off by accident and end up never being able to turn it back on. It's a standard countermeasure against car jackers.
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Good job dude
Thanks!
I own 1996 Saab 9000 and 2006 9-5 Aero. Saab 9000 is solid and quiet but 9-5 is making rattling noise somewhere in the back of the car everytime I drive on the bumpy road. Any suggestions? I'd appreciate any of your advice on it. Please help me!
hmm. it's hard to know without more info. it could just be a shot bushing or something lose.
Is it hard to replace the radiator in the sabb 9-5
You can save on gas by driving moderately in sports mode. Had a 9-5 and its like it had Ford’s eco boost. I was getting over 25 -30 mpg
nice
@@AutoAutopsy thanks for the vid, brings back some good memories👌👌 great cars
Jay...I always thought that Sport mode used more gas? Are you saying that if I drive at lower speeds or in stop & go driving, Sport mode will give me better mileage. I do know that in heavy stop & go city driving, Sport mode does save wear and tear on the transmission.
@@hoppysport2872 i would use the throttle sparingly, but yes, this was at about 5200 ft elevation as well.
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@@AutoAutopsy ha ha ha ha ha u got the reference
When in reverse it lights up all white lighting on the side of the car and back for extra visibility. Wagons have some extra storage between the cargo area floor and above the spare. The fuel pump access panel under the rear seat.
Yep! 👊🏼👍🏼
Nice video. I have just purchased a 2004 9-5 as well as my 9-3.
What are the headrests you have? Mine stick up weirdly whereas yours look like they seemlessly wrap into the seat, like the ones in the 9-3.
They’re factory headrests lol
You can put them up and down by pressing the button on the side of the headrest
What caused you to go with a full paint job rather than a wrap on your 9-3? I’m on the fence between the two for my 9-3.
Wrap isn’t permanent and wasn’t any cheaper at that price point than a paint job! :)
Hey man I’m looking at getting an 02 9-5 2.3 T manual transmission. Any thoughts? 2 owner car
There’s a lot of factors that play into each car. It’s really hard to give you a solid answer there unfortunately as it depends
@@AutoAutopsy anything I should look out for? Has a new motor and clutch
I use the map pocket for small packs of gum! Its a good way to hide them from my siblings. Plus they can't even reach it when im sitting in the driver's seat lol
nice!
Who wins ? Stage 3 saab 9-5 vs stock g37. I really need to know
Saab
Just line it up and see
My doors lock when I start driving. You can program that with the Saab-Tech II diagnostic device, also that it honks when locking, etc. 😉👍🏻
yes.
Love your videos and tips.
I am about to buy a really nice 2001 9-5 2.3t Aero (230hp) with less than 80k Miles (125 000 km).
Any recommendations, what should I be looking out for?
I have a video with "common 9-5 issues," but other than that, not really
I have the chance for buying a '98 9-5 2.3t LPT with only 51,000 km = 32,000 miles here in Canada . One owner , zero accidents , 8,000 CAD = 6,000 USD. Should I be worried about possible issues or for a few years there should be nothing considering its VERY low mileage ? It would be my 5th car so it would only see 2-3,000 km / year . I LOVE the shape of 9-5 . Pity it's not a manual .
I just got a Saab 9-5 and I Live in Vegas; they definitely were not designed for 100+ degree heat lol
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Some may say that Saab was an innovative car company. False. They were never a car company. They were a jet fighter manufacturer with a side hobby. Today, they are a world leading military hardware manufacturer as well as being one of the leading companies when it comes to military camouflage. And I'm saying all this as a Volvo enthusiast...
interesting way to look at it, but given that they made cars for over half a century, i think they're also a car company, lol!
How hard is it to replace 2 doors on the passenger side of a 2006 saab 9.3 aero? Unfortunately I side swiped a truck like a total dumb ass I'm thinking grabbing some doors form the junk yard would be the easiest way to fix the damage 😰
Oh no :((( to my knowledge they’re not terribly difficult to replace. You can try searching on “saab WIS online”, as that offers many DIY step by step guides
@@AutoAutopsy thank you!
Tech2 will turn the lock feature on. I turned mine off lol.
Which ones have the auto locking doors? My 06 Aero by vin does not, but my family’s ‘07 2.3T does.
Oioi its kyle.
I need my auto lock/unlock turned ON. Also want the arm/disarm sound OFF. Want my ACC OFF when i turn the car on.
@@thingserik7269 you can do the acc theres away by hold sum buttons down
Lol
I use that map holder for my ice scraper
I had the "follow me home" feature on my -94 900NG
nice!
Can you make/do you have made video about why you should buy saab. I was thinking that when im 18 i will buy saab but im not sure About it so if someone can like explain me more about saabs
No, no, no!. Unless you're made of money, stay away from Saabs. As intelligent as they are in design, including the features mentioned in the video, they are very unreliable.
Since there is no dealer support, finding a competent shop to work on them is a challenge, and parts are getting harder to find, and they are getting expensive for the same reason.
My experience is with 3 Saabs up to 2006. Maybe last gen (up to 2011) are more reliable, but my points about no manufacturer support still applies. Also, since they don't make them anymore, I hear that existing models are being bid up by aficionados, making it unlikely to find a deal.
You are better off finding something in that class from Korea or Japan with plenty of supply and dealer support.
@@jdrancho1864 Ok well thanks for information. PS: I live in finland and we have some sites where people sell their cars etc and there was lots of saabs like under 4 K And they are in good shape what one of my friends says
@@Yatuk1ng I'm in the US and I can only speak from my own experience.
But my advice to you, free of charge, is rather than choose a car that is exciting and exotic, buy a car that is boring, quotidian and reliable as your first car.
It may not help you with the ladies, but believe me, your bank account will thank you.
To add: I was, in fact, just watching Kyle Pancis' channel, where he explained how a PCV check valve going bad (a $10 part) can destroy an engine over time.
It's those types of problems that I wasn't aware of before I bought my first Saab 9-5 that shaped my opinion of the brand.
Do a search and check it out for yourself.
Lol, sorry, but don't listen to this guy. Here's a video with some better information. th-cam.com/video/kh1ucLRNkx4/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/SmKGYtiDI68/w-d-xo.html
My father just passed away from cancer the other day and he had a 9-5. He left it to me in his will and i am above the moon because i remember him getting it back in 2002. I will be transferring the title to my name and will be driving it because i know that it what he would have wanted.
I am sorry to hear about your loss. I’m sure you will love the car and take great care of it! :)
I have a 2008 wagon…the ugly one. It’s amazing how much better the interiors were on the pre-facelift. I had a pre-facelift version as well about 10 years ago and the interior quality was much better. That being said I do like the climate control Dials of the facelifted version. And I also like the fact that the blend doors don’t break lol. I just spent 1300 bucks redoing the entire air-conditioning system and I don’t regret it at all.
nice! Yeah i had a 2006 wagon (I have a playlist on my channel of me restoring it if you're interested) and it was pretty solid for the most part
@@AutoAutopsy I will definitely check it out. I specifically looked for the ugly
one and my buddy that loves these cars also debated with me for days about my decision. Lol. Stupid heated discussion. We were both on auto trader last night and it’s amazing how many of the final generation 9-5 Are for sale versus the original. I guess the original ones I just finally been sent to the scrap yard. That’s why I plan on keeping mine as long as possible.
that map pocket is my pew pew pocket
Doubleclicking the lockbuttom on key makes doors not possible to open if someone break the glass to get in.
Startsetting on acc can easely be programmed by user.
If you cannot get inside the car bc it’s empty battery in the car and the key doesn’t work in the doorlock (or trunklock (on the stationwagons that has this option)) you could take out the small signlight in the left wing and connect 12v to the cables from the body and wait for like few seconds and then open the car with button on the key.
oh cool! thanks for the info
I love how many features the Saabs have..but the 9-3 are just much sportier an alit of fun
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I take it you haven't driven a 9-5 Aero 2.3 HOT in sport mode.
@@johnwilkie4225 especially after noobtune has given it the once over.
My facelift 9-5 doesn’t do the door lock thing either. And they won’t unlock when I remove the key. Not sure why it doesn’t have this feature, it would be kinda cool.
Probably a tech2 thing!
Is there a video on how to replace the jalousie? Apparently there is, thanks!
Yep! It’s on my channel. Looks like you found it though
Dual visors are the best
yeah! very underrated
my '04 manual wagon only automatically locks the trunk after a certain mph, not the doors.
Interesting lol
the door locks on speed is programmable.
yep
I have a 9-5 Love the Car
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the door lock is a setting that can be changed with the Tech 2
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Great intro.
Thanks.
I use the pocket on the seat for my daily concealed carry
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what do you most like? the 9-5 or 9-3?.
I prefer the 9-3 personally!
I traded my 79 passion project pacer mustang for this car. Absolutely no regrets.
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Some of these are the same on a last gen 900 turbo
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Lock the doors with the key in the door locks all the doors.
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Saab is your god.
Yeah go SAAB look I had one of those and I'll tell you right now you gotta go find this dude named Sven he was trained in the factory and been doing it ever since I only say that because I took my 2005 9-5 to a regular mechanic because it was easier to get to DON'T DO THAT apparently dude didn't even know how to put the little fan thing in the turbo and it blew up back into my engine and yeah they didn't pay for that f up and from what I remember it was like 1600 to get it replaced and thank God for Sven knowing what they did wrong and how to fix it and he even gave me a good deal seeing how bad they ripped me off thank you Sven and thank you SAAB I will never feel the same way about another vehicle as long as I live
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that key !!
It turns them off up to 90mph(....er...so I heard....) XD
lol!
Yeah
yessir
My 95 the hatch is the only thing that will lock when I start driving
interesting
Programming with tech2 can make this also to not lock itself on your stationwagon. There’s diferent options as how you want it to be
O use my map-pocket to place my high-visibility vest.
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Mine hasnt most of these
It should lol
Secret features - you're funny. Just read the owners manual.
Mind when you have a roll over and the doors are locked.
The firefighters have to break a glass from outside. Not useful
to engage it. Last feature: Saab's have a built in turbo charger.
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Sweet.
Btw, anybody wants my non-running '99 9-5 combi, contact me. It's in the IE.
i'd try posting about this on a facebook group and not an old youtube video...
Map pockets are good for gloves. Of course in Ariszona you don't need those !
True! 😂
You'd need them here in Ireland though !! 😂👍
Saab, it looks like an old pos but is more practical and has more features than a bmw.
How does that make it an “old pos” then
@@AutoAutopsy looks can be deceiving. I like Saab I'm not hating. Just saying that on the outside it looks like a saturn lol.
The climate control has a self diagnosis. Access it by pressing auto and off simultaneously after startup. Give it 30 seconds to display codes.
the door autolock thing is a tech2 setting
yep.
I have a 2003 9-5 Aero, anyone interested?
secret???
They arent really "secret" 🤣
Cadillac been had double visors in the 90s 😂
I'll take a single visor that slides vs a double that doesn't.
Both are useful
Hey i have a 9-5 station wagon and i havent seen nor fcan i find jack shit about this car its i love it but its practically non existent
Blixt !!! flash
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They are marvelous to drive, but mechanically unreliable, You reach the point you say "I can't take any more of it!" There is no rational reason to own one when far more reiable Japanese vehicles are out there.
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Yeah, nissan PAO rules!😁
Two reasons; cheap and fast.
most of these not very secret but ok....sorry disliked
LMFAO I don’t care.
6:10 perfect for hiding a gun when pulled over