Category: Saab 9-5 Forum

Hello, I’m just complaining now… Who has come up with something like this annoying visual protection in the 9-5 station wagon? Somehow I have the impression that it is always in the way and is not at all clever to hide or store. In the operating instructions there is even a great tip: Hat rack / sight guard can also be stowed behind the front seats…yes, quite practical!! I have also seen clever solutions where a blind is used which can also be stowed under the luggage compartment floor. Well, is also not so important, but maybe others also have positive or negative opinions on the topic! Greetings, Yadda P.S. Unfortunately it doesn’t always work so well with the spelling, so please be patient!!!

Hello together, after countless visits of cars on the internet and live at many car dealers, my wife and I decided to buy a used Saab 9-5, because it simply suits us visually and also promises quite an exclusivity. Unfortunately, we haven’t found a suitable model yet, because always something else prevented the purchase, be it the wrong color, a wrong motorization or the equipment line. However, we are sure that we will over short or long find the right vehicle and will eventually also buy it. Long speech, short meaning: you have a new one in your Saab way! Many greetings Martin

Hello – the following problem with my 3.0 TiD: The whole thing showed up already last week – then thought that it was simply due to the low temperatures, because then the again regulated and the car ran perfectly. Car starts badly – only after several times “orgeln”, then he starts to jerk from the 2nd course and approx. speed 2,000 – 2,500, in the higher aisles as well – drives as if the car runs only on 3 pots – when gas is taken back, comes again a little S chub – can this be the injection pump? Thank you for your experience – so far (more than 130,000KM) I had zero problems and also have all the parts from first delivery(10/2001) in the car – if it should be the injection pump. what does this look like with a climactic control when complete service booklet is available?

Hello, just break my head in case of engine damage to a Saab 9-5. Looks like overheating by oil almonds. Does anyone have experience with the engine type? Saab is unfortunately not very helpful, and engine builders have too little experience with the type. Is a 2.3L 169KW year 2000. About helpful and constructive help I would be really grateful.

For about 2 weeks now my 9-5er Kombi makes me 2.3t headache, since yesterday also stomach ache. But only the previous history: In the contract workshop a defective light bulb on the dipped light front left was detected and replaced during the air conditioning maintenance. The problem with this is that just one day before I had already changed the same lamp! The game always repeated itself every 2-3 days when the engine was lit, always at the front left. This morning I come into the garage and must be surprised that my car does not open at the push of a button. I first thought that the battery of the remote control was empty – wrong. Then I noticed that the LED of the alarm system did not flash. Then I opened the driver’s door manually and then found that the interior lighting was no longer possible. I knew that a battery could weaken after a few years. But that this would happen so suddenly. I don’t even like the interior lighting. Nothing is happening anymore. Everything went wonderful yesterday. I as a layman would now tap on the alternator. Constantly too much electricity and then all at once nothing more is strange. Sounds like the battery hasn’t been charged for a long time. What do the experts think about it? Greetings and thank you in advance!

Hello dear brothers and sisters, do you really have to be particularly “sufferable” as a Saab driver – with regard to reliability and workshop costs? Or do the problems/experiences to be read here everywhere in the tolerable range – pecuniary and mental? Or else: Do you need nerves like wide noodles and a particularly thick purse for this automobile sin? I would like to know how this is the opinion here. With Saab-like greetings Kalle Saabström

Servus Navi owner, have a question. Which Navi to choose. DVD-Fettfinger-Navi or Becker Online-Pro if the new one may become a 9.5 combo. Never had a Navi. Thanks in advance Greeting Günter

Good evening together, after my heating oil swede now had about 85,000 km with – for me a lot of pleasure – the first bigger things were on… I had the automatic air conditioning check, the brake pads on the front wheels were renewed and the “normal” inspection was carried out. Since I unfortunately did not meet the master anymore due to the late time and nobody could explain the bill to me, I would like to ask you the question. So these points have sponta me times I confess, I lied, it was only 849,48 € 😉 Yes, I know that a special taste is a bit more expensive, but sooo expensive ? The other inspections were about 300 €. Overall, the car makes me so much fun that I am also willing to pay these costs. (Do I have already ;-)) but it is not really cheap, or ? Do you have similar experiences ? Many greetings from the West… d.

Hi! I’d like to ask you a question. I’m interested in a Saab 9-5, 2,3l turbo with 170 hp. The car is 12/97, 84,000 km running, has a lot of extras and Saab checkbook. Price is about EUR 14,500. Since I’m a Saab fan since the beginning of my driver’s life, it would appeal to me. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa stands at a Saab dealer and warranty seems to be possible (over a year s. warranty). Would be very happy about your answers! Greetings, Lars

Hello dear, in the forum a lot was written about tuning, such as in this thread of ollo95. What I could not find were detailed reports from people who drive a HIRSCH. I got in touch with the Swiss and know that there are the following 2 tuning levels for the 9-5 2.3T (series 220PS/310NM) and the 9-5 Aero (series 250PS/350NM):Step1 280 PS/400 Nm includes a complete intake system, larger charge air cooler, exhaust system from catalyst, adapted softwar e.Step2 305 hp / 420 Nm (automaton 400 Nm) like Step1, in addition with sport catalyst, larger turbocharger and modified petrol pressure regulator. At Step2 the sports suspension and the 4-piston brake must be mounted. I am interested in “reports” from the HIRSCHen about reliable conduction, durability, satisfaction, consumption and wear (tires, clutch etc. …) Those who have pleasure and experience should reach for the spring (or better to the keyboard). Thank you & Greetings Keule69