2000 quid for a saab 9´5

[K321]

can you pick up a decent 9.5 with leather seats for under 2 grand? i know about 98 sump faults but if i got a 1998 model and got sump changed it would be ok? Whats it like to drive compared to 9-3 and volvo s60? preferably i want a turbo are the servicing costs and faults the same as 9´3? i have good relationship with an indie in birmingham but dont know a lot about 9´5 models. my 900 needed a lot of services and the 9´3 turbo blew when i bought it, what do people think in here of 9ß5, car would be also used for european trips

[Aero_saab]

The sludge issue wasn't fully rectified til 2004 model year.
So any purchase will require a fairly simple sump drop to check the pick up, and clean as required.
Plenty of absolute bargains out there for very little money, all 9-5's were turbo'd.

[Prof Beard]

I got a 2001 9-5 SE estate (185bhp) auto with full goodies, one owner, full saab service history and all stamps (history shows a new turbo at 80K miles) with 130K on it for £2100

[DavidY]

I don't reckon that my 2000 9-5 2.3LPT SE Auto Estate is even worth £1K let aone £2K. It does have nearly 190k miles on it! That combined with a badly stone chipped bonnet, missing front fog lamp, small dent under rear light and other parking dents makes me think I'd be lucky to get a grand for it.

There are loads out there for 2K especially saloons

[i want an aero]

alot only make £700

[YamR1V64motion]

you could get an Aero for £2k now

[jamiep]

I paid £1900 for my 52 plate areo.

[K321]

great i am looking now. what are they like to drive compared to 9-3?

[i want an aero]

far less torque steer for 1

[K321]

is the stereo better? any more costly parts when things go wrong?

[marlinspike]

Due to planned VED changes and petrol price hikes, there are a lot of bargain big cars out there. Used Saabs depreciate heavily, so this makes the 9-5 excellent value at the moment. Get a pre March 2001 model (I think), and it will be around £200 a year VED not £400. Repairs are expensive, but no more so than BMW ect.

We are soon to part-ex a 2001 estate with 130k, FSH, but a bit rough, for £1400 - there will be lots of bargains in the winter with people down-sizing cars. They are very nice cars to drive, really comfy, but can shift a bit too.

[Hedders]

This evening I became a 9-5 owner!

Mot runs out next month, but it might well pass with no work needed.

The best part is, i 'inherited' it from my dad! He has replaced it with....a 2.0 Laguna!!!

A freebie 1999 Griffin!

[marlinspike]

Best kind of bargain - a free one. If he hasn't had it long and you are not sure of the history, I would have the sump dropped and cleaned at a specialist saab independant garage. If you look after them, they can do mileage of 200k plus. As with most big prestige cars, there comes a point when it needs a service and work which costs a lot more than the car is worth. Until then, enjoy what should be a great car.

[Hedders]

Cheers

He has had it for about six years and it has been pretty well looked after, but he takes no notice as to what has actually been done so i need to speak to his mechanic really.

Sounds like it will need an ABS unit too, but not for an MOT presumably?

[jamiep]

marlinspike said:

Best kind of bargain - a free one. If he hasn't had it long and you are not sure of the history, I would have the sump dropped and cleaned at a specialist saab independant garage. If you look after them, they can do mileage of 200k plus. As with most big prestige cars, there comes a point when it needs a service and work which costs a lot more than the car is worth. Until then, enjoy what should be a great car.

Can i ask why? do they suffer sludge or something?

[i want an aero]

the bad design of the pcv kit and the use of semi synthetic oil

[marlinspike]

Early 9-5's are prone to build up of sludge in the sump. You can get it dropped and cleaned for around £150. I believe Saab have been willing to pay for repairs on 9-5's that have developed problems due to this.

[Aero_saab]

Being a griffin, it'll be the loverly V6, so is unlikely to suffer same fate as the 4 pots due to better design.

[Hedders]

Aero_saab said:

Being a griffin, it'll be the loverly V6, so is unlikely to suffer same fate as the 4 pots due to better design.

I am safe from the sludge problem? Cool!

The car drives like a dream. Yesterday I had a little play with my mate in his S4, on the Milton Keynes D/Cs. He was surprised too, but not so much on the roundabouts...Squeal Piggy!!

[i want an aero]

for £150 you will be able to sleep better at nights, well worth the cost a sump drop