great video! I'm a big fan of these saabs. I'm always looking around online for them, but unfortunately they're starting to get hard to find! a clean one that is.
Was waiting for this one! Great video. I'm surprised by the 2000-5000 range though. The minimum I see on Craigslist/FB is 4-5k, and those are for older ones with even more miles (NC/VA). Are you based in Jersey or just visiting, I ask cause the description mentions AZ.
Unfortunately, SAAB was strike out of marketing after the agreement 🤝 with GM. The branch SAAB is iconic and has a handling feature kind of car and safe. Come back SAAB.
nice vid, but you gave GM a bit too much credit imho ;), Saab still developed a lot of this car in Sweden. Lot of improvements on the chassis too, most importantly; all the early (pre 2012) 4cylinder turbo engines are pretty much Saab engines, block is GM, but Saab developed it on it's own, internals, motor management, turbo's, bits and bops. that engine is a class apart :) (and the 1.8t is a low pressure saab 2.0 engine(B207E), whilst the NA 1.8 is pretty much an Opel engine (Z18XE), in 2012 a 160hp and a 220hp 4cylinder (A20NFT) was offered, the V6's (LP9) and diesels (Z19D*) those are all general GM's). cheers for the vid!
I've had a 2005 9-3t 2.0 for 12 years. Sad thing is it just threw it's timing. Has about 130k on it. Was a great car. Super fun to drive. But it's going to cost me more to rebuild it than it is worth. It's sitting on the side of my house. I don't know what I'm going to do with it.
One of the best Saab videos I have seen, you went through a lot of it's quirks and features. Thx for sharing this video. Also I am a 2008 9-3 SportCombi 2.0t BP owner :)
Currently, summer 2024, you can buy a decent Saab 9-3 convertible in the UK for under $2000 (I do mean dollars not GBP). Ours is a 2007, 1.9 Tid 150, 110k miles. The hood and interior are like new. It has new alloy wheels and tyres, a new turbo, clutch, water pump and cam belt, and everything works as it should, with no leaks, including the hood hydraulics. We also have a 2010 9-3 Sportwagon, same engine but had 150k miles when we got it. Again, all good but in the five years of ownership I have had a clutch and flywheel done at my local Saab specialist for $800 all in. That one is now at 185k and produces slightly better performance than the 'vert, very, very good Fiat engines returning 45 mpg in the 'vert and 50 mpg in the wagon. Some people insist Saab was ruined by GM and point at EGR, DPF and other faults, however, if properly maintained these problems are either avoided or easy enough to fix. To replace the EGR is a 30 minute job, cleaning the DPF can restore performance where a car has not been used on the open road, etc. Most 9-3 in the UK are manual, six speed. There are automatics available of course and they are well suited to the petrol models, but I believe problematic in diesels. Italian engines need a good hard run every now and again, and that is also true of my 2011 Alfa Giulietta, which has the same Fiat 1.9 turbo diesel, goes 0 - 60 in around 8 seconds and returns 65 miles per gallon.
What an awesome video! Thank you, little brother😉🤪. I am a big Saab fan and I appreciate this homage to automotive uniqueness, man. It is slim pickings these days, kiddo-so to see something analog is a freakin' joy. JV Johnny ⚾⚾
What spoiled an otherwise great video about my favorite car brand was the shaking of your camera while you were driving.. For future reference you should fix that.
I am interested in buying a Saab 9-3 as a second car, but what is the situation with part availability? Is Saab or anybody else still manufacturing Saab parts?
@@americanchallenger It’s an old world Jewish superstition I guess. Grandma tied a piece of red yarn on our cribs as babies. And the evil eye has yet to get me, soooo…
@@bck2mono I love RUclips comments because you learn so many cool things. Meanwhile, Instagram/Twitter/Facebook have the most horrid comment sections, lol.
This is great. My grandparents were loyal saab patrons and were devastated when they stopped production
I bought a 2005 Saab 9-3 for $2,000. Runs great, it’s a pleasure to drive.
They put the key in the middle so u dont hit the knee in the key if crasch.
yep. an 07 or newer 9-3 with low miles is hard to find.
It is true. I paid about $800 for my 2005 back in early 2020. Aooriaching 300K miles now It still runs great.
lucky you!I bought a 2005 convertible diesel automatic with 85000km,for 6000eur,but i still love it after 3 years .
@@fernandlarosche1213 Well my Crankcase Position Sensor has been acting up (starts when it wants to, not on demand), but I will put a new one in it.
I miss my 9-3s! I had a sedan and a convertible. I still have my 71' and 72' Saab 96 V4s though
The armrest is not air-conditioned, the grille in the middle is a coin box.
Great video! I want one now.
always loved Saabs. Hope I can buy one in near future. ngl I kinda get early Doug demure vibes from video. Keep posting bro
great video! I'm a big fan of these saabs. I'm always looking around online for them, but unfortunately they're starting to get hard to find! a clean one that is.
Was waiting for this one! Great video.
I'm surprised by the 2000-5000 range though. The minimum I see on Craigslist/FB is 4-5k, and those are for older ones with even more miles (NC/VA). Are you based in Jersey or just visiting, I ask cause the description mentions AZ.
Great video! You have a great presentation
Thank you!
Yeah the deadpan delivery of the humor is great lol.
Brilliant presentation. So many of my own thoughts articulated. Thank you. So sad what happened to Saab.
Actually GM did not declare Saabs bankruptcy. GM sold Saab to Spyker and they failed…
Unfortunately, SAAB was strike out of marketing after the agreement 🤝 with GM.
The branch SAAB is iconic and has a handling feature kind of car and safe.
Come back SAAB.
nice vid, but you gave GM a bit too much credit imho ;), Saab still developed a lot of this car in Sweden. Lot of improvements on the chassis too, most importantly; all the early (pre 2012) 4cylinder turbo engines are pretty much Saab engines, block is GM, but Saab developed it on it's own, internals, motor management, turbo's, bits and bops. that engine is a class apart :)
(and the 1.8t is a low pressure saab 2.0 engine(B207E), whilst the NA 1.8 is pretty much an Opel engine (Z18XE), in 2012 a 160hp and a 220hp 4cylinder (A20NFT) was offered, the V6's (LP9) and diesels (Z19D*) those are all general GM's). cheers for the vid!
You're in Arizona? That looks like the Hudson River.
i’m looking at a 2001 saab 93 hatchback 5 speed with 120.000 miles on it
I've had a 2005 9-3t 2.0 for 12 years. Sad thing is it just threw it's timing. Has about 130k on it. Was a great car. Super fun to drive. But it's going to cost me more to rebuild it than it is worth. It's sitting on the side of my house. I don't know what I'm going to do with it.
One of the best Saab videos I have seen, you went through a lot of it's quirks and features. Thx for sharing this video. Also I am a 2008 9-3 SportCombi 2.0t BP owner :)
Great video enjoyed watching it, I have one of these cars (convertible) in the UK
Them GM Saabs were ahead of there time
Currently, summer 2024, you can buy a decent Saab 9-3 convertible in the UK for under $2000 (I do mean dollars not GBP). Ours is a 2007, 1.9 Tid 150, 110k miles. The hood and interior are like new. It has new alloy wheels and tyres, a new turbo, clutch, water pump and cam belt, and everything works as it should, with no leaks, including the hood hydraulics.
We also have a 2010 9-3 Sportwagon, same engine but had 150k miles when we got it. Again, all good but in the five years of ownership I have had a clutch and flywheel done at my local Saab specialist for $800 all in. That one is now at 185k and produces slightly better performance than the 'vert, very, very good Fiat engines returning 45 mpg in the 'vert and 50 mpg in the wagon.
Some people insist Saab was ruined by GM and point at EGR, DPF and other faults, however, if properly maintained these problems are either avoided or easy enough to fix. To replace the EGR is a 30 minute job, cleaning the DPF can restore performance where a car has not been used on the open road, etc.
Most 9-3 in the UK are manual, six speed. There are automatics available of course and they are well suited to the petrol models, but I believe problematic in diesels. Italian engines need a good hard run every now and again, and that is also true of my 2011 Alfa Giulietta, which has the same Fiat 1.9 turbo diesel, goes 0 - 60 in around 8 seconds and returns 65 miles per gallon.
What an awesome video! Thank you, little brother😉🤪. I am a big Saab fan and I appreciate this homage to automotive uniqueness, man. It is slim pickings these days, kiddo-so to see something analog is a freakin' joy. JV Johnny ⚾⚾
Headquarters when they went out of business was in Royal Oak, MI on Delemere
Am Wondering why he doesn't have over 5m likes Great video this is what i wanted
What spoiled an otherwise great video about my favorite car brand was the shaking of your camera while you were driving.. For future reference you should fix that.
Yeah man, my bad. I don't have an ideal camera setup, but I'm open to suggestions if you have any.
I am interested in buying a Saab 9-3 as a second car, but what is the situation with part availability? Is Saab or anybody else still manufacturing Saab parts?
You can get many many aftermarket Saab parts and as far as computer parts like CIM , ISM and ECU thousands of people on eBay will fix it
You’re good at this! Also- is that red string tied on the inside of the Saab to ward off the evil eye?
No idea! Gotta ask my friend 🧿
@@americanchallenger It’s an old world Jewish superstition I guess. Grandma tied a piece of red yarn on our cribs as babies. And the evil eye has yet to get me, soooo…
@@bck2mono hah funny, only people I know with an evil eye thing are Turkish
@@bck2mono I love RUclips comments because you learn so many cool things. Meanwhile, Instagram/Twitter/Facebook have the most horrid comment sections, lol.
What about rust on these? Any comments?
They're generally pretty good with rust. In an area with a lot of road salt they are still susceptible on the rocker panels and wheel arches.