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SAABS are cheap around here, including Aeros. You may not get a bad deal on the car being totaled. I agree that they will total it.

Odd that this got posted. I just started researching old threads for 9-5 recommendations. The old owner put something called Dorals on mine. They were practically new three years ago but really crap....

That sounds like the bypass valve. It would shoot out a decent amount on startup and then wouldn't lose much after that. If you fill it up, open your hood, and have someone start it, you should see...

When mine went, it wouldn't leak when the car was off. It would blow the coolant out at start up.

Well that's no Bueno. I replaced mine a couple of years ago with silicone. They seem to be holding up well but I guess I will have to add new hoses back to my never ending lists of Saab to dos.

Okay. I will admit it. I actually love the look of my 10 spoke stock rims.
http://saabworld.net/images/imported/2016/05/17.jpg

This wins ugliest Saab of the thread for me. It was the fake port holes that put it over the top.

I tend to go with Bosch. I change the oil regularly and use synth so I don't know how much it matters.

Very nice Nordwulf. If you hadn't of said Michigan, I would have thought the pic was taken somewhere in Europe.

Not sure what happened to my Saab dealer but I had to pick up a part once. That was a treat. It was a part of a large multi-dealership that has a few brands. I was told that the parts department for...

Noticed that my link broke so here's another pic of my 2000 9-5 in Frost Grey Metallic.

http://saabworld.net/images/imported/2015/12/1.jpg


Sent from my CB radio circa 1977. I'm 10/20 on the...

Wow. Sorry for not replying sooner. What a beauty. I've been chasing down an overheating issue with mine and it's kept me busy. Congrats and welcome to the Saab club.

For the most part, I will defer to the other members as I am not all that familiar with the 9-3. I do believe the earlier 9-3 does have the sludge problem and just because it made it to 160K doesn't...

Yeah, I don't know about that. My recollection is they all came with the heated seats, sunroof, HK stereo, etc. mine had the wood grain and leather. I don't know if those were additional options or...

They're all fully loaded. About the only difference is the engine output.

P.S. I'm with you on the small cars. I've owned three Miatas and an MR2. This Saab is like an old Lincoln Continental in my world.

My guess was that the sedan was the base model like mine. I know it's fully loaded but it's a base nonetheless. Is the wagon also a base or is it am Aero. Aeros are much sought after and would...

Honestly, the more I think of it, I would walk away. If there is that much rust that you can see, who knows what is there that you can't see. I know it's harder to find a car not covered in rust up...

The exhaust issue would be the deal breaker for me if you can't get a cheaper price. I bought mine back in October of last year for $2600 and it only had about 84k on the clock. You are going to have...

Looks like a beaut. I saw the Emory sticker on the back. Maybe it spent a few winters in the deep south and got saved from some of your famed northern rust.

WHERE ARE THE PICS!!!! :lol:

That's why I think it's just better to open it up and take a look. It turned out that mine was fine and the repair was mostly unnecessary but it gives me peace of mind. I'm glad that I did the work...

All apologies to Wulf, I didn't have success with his wedge tactic. I found that simply jacking the tranny up a little higher allowed the pan to drop easily. Other than that, I followed his to the...

Believe it or you can do it yourself. Wulf has a great write up that I used. Patience is the key. No big tools are necessary and just limited mechanical skills.

As mentioned before, I have a 2000 9-5, do the sump drop to give you some peace of mind and go from there. Now that you own one, it will be in the back of your mind until you do it. Also make sure...