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04 July 2020
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Mechanically, not bad couple of oil leaks, ABS...
Mechanically, not bad couple of oil leaks, ABS rings still not done after 3 days, interior needed a clean, ran smoothly, a lot more than our lasses, Xenon warning light on dash, boot trying to lock...
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02 July 2020
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Looks like another Aero into the Family
Hey all,
Looks like we may expand the Aero total in the family, going to look at a 2002 9-5 Aero estate at the weekend, if everything is kosher and looks ok, then we’ll be coming back with it.
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27 June 2020
Thread: Indicators.
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Indicators.
Maybe a bit of a daft question.
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27 June 2020
Thread: Possible mirror faults
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According to Vin checker, Mirrors with memory,...
According to Vin checker, Mirrors with memory, Drivers with wide angle glass.
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26 June 2020
Thread: Possible mirror faults
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Possible mirror faults
Hi all,
The ‘02 Aero has the Auto dim interior mirror fitted and plugged in. It also has the Passenger drop switch on the drivers door.
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26 June 2020
Thread: 2006 Saab 9-5 2.3T
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That looks a lot cleaner than my ‘02 Aero at...
That looks a lot cleaner than my ‘02 Aero at 119k.
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26 June 2020
Thread: Has it really been 4yrs?
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It’s been an interesting few months since last...
It’s been an interesting few months since last visit. Spent well over a £1,000 later on the 9-5. It past it’s MOT with only advisories, 2 brake pipes corroded and slight play in rear rose bushes.
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26 June 2020
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I had this on a ‘98 SE. Ended up removing the...
I had this on a ‘98 SE. Ended up removing the dash and air box to rectify the fault.
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24 August 2019
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Huey, The head gasket thought had crossed my...
Huey,
The head gasket thought had crossed my mind, as the coolant was a dusky pink colour with a slight offish odour. That could be just down to age though.
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23 August 2019
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Juddering, oil pressure light, poor performance. Advise please.
I know it seems like another moan, but hear me out.
Previous 9-5’s I’ve own were a 2.0lpt saloon, 2.0lpt estate with 192bhp upgrade, 2.3lpt saloon and now the Aero.
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23 August 2019
Thread: Power Steering leak.
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Managed to find the leak. It came from the union...
Managed to find the leak. It came from the union where the power steering pipes go from the rack to the bottom of the steering column. The T30 bolt had somehow come loose and the bolt had sheered.
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22 August 2019
Thread: Power Steering leak.
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Power Steering leak.
Hi all,
Need a bit of knowledge.
I bought a 2002 Aero on Monday, first thoughts I’ve bought a, let’s a complete bag of......
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22 August 2019
Thread: Has it really been 4yrs?
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Here’s the new one. 17027
Here’s the new one. 17027
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20 August 2019
Thread: Has it really been 4yrs?
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Has it really been 4yrs?
Hi all,
I’ve just purchased my 4th 9-5. This time an 2002 Aero saloon. It’s not a great looker or runner at the moment, I think I’ve been bitten, but the other half likes it better than I... -
19 September 2015
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I had something similar in my '98 SE. Found out...
I had something similar in my '98 SE. Found out to be the wiring in the headlight itself. Nudged it a couple of times. Fine after that till I sold the car a few months later.
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19 September 2015
Thread: Heater Box Replacement DIY
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Did you get it done?
Did you get it done?
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19 September 2015
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Frog Chorus by Paul McCartney. (1984/1985ish)...
Frog Chorus by Paul McCartney. (1984/1985ish) 7inch single.
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19 September 2015
Thread: Saab 95 Heater box DIY
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Big job. I did mine in 12hrs. Dash fully out...
Big job. I did mine in 12hrs.
Dash fully out back to the bulkhead, Front seats and front carpet if I remember rightly, console out. Wipers off, scuttle panel off. Bypass coolant valve off (might as... -
19 September 2015
Thread: 2.3 Aero possible buy.
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2.3 Aero possible buy.
Hi all,
I need some advice. I've seen a '04 Aero (Auto) Estate for sale. It's had 4/5 owners 137,000miles on the clock. All in all a very nice looking motor with a decent amount of history. Striking... -
22 July 2015
Thread: Which new car would you buy?
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I've been looking around the past couple of weeks...
I've been looking around the past couple of weeks for ideas for the next main car.
2009- BMW 5 series.
2011- Mercedes E Class.
2011- VW Passat.
2009- Skoda Superb.
2010- Saab 9-5.
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22 July 2015
Thread: A little catch up.
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A little catch up.
Hi all,
It's been a while since I was last on here. No longer owning a Saab does this to a person apparently!
I still haven't got round to getting another Swede yet although I am looking. As... -
22 July 2015
Thread: Diesel cars in the USA
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My Citroen C5 is absolutely, how to say this...
My Citroen C5 is absolutely, how to say this politely is crap on fuel. We did the Annual South of France trip a few weeks ago. According to the trip computer we'd done 3,174miles start to finish. MPG...
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22 July 2015
Thread: Gas / Petrol prices
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I was in Andorra around the 20th of June this...
I was in Andorra around the 20th of June this year. Diesel which is cheaper in Europe than in the UK was 99c a litre! Exchange rate at the time was €1.35 - £1. I paid €1.18 two hours before in...
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14 July 2014
Thread: Swedish Goodbye.
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The Citroen is a little bigger. Ideally I'd still...
The Citroen is a little bigger. Ideally I'd still have both but I don't have the space now. Inside the C5 the biggest bug bear is that the Cup holder is in the centre armrest. WHY?? I'm going to miss...
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14 July 2014
Thread: Swedish Goodbye.
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The Swede and the Citroen.
The Swede and the Citroen.
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