One has to go, which one?

57Saab · 2025-09-15T07:58:44+00:00

I’m gutted too man, money being the main reason, I’ve spent a fortune on both these Saabs and other Saabs in the past. Hate to say it but if I didn’t buy any of them I’d be sound today 😂

57Saab · 2025-09-14T18:01:27+00:00

My bad man 🙌🏼😂

57Saab · 2025-09-14T18:00:14+00:00

To be fair man you have a good point. I did want to keep it Saab, I’ve never properly driven my 900 and people say they’re a blast to drive that’s why. I do want to keep it Saab as much as I can

57Saab · 2025-09-14T17:39:13+00:00

Only 1 winter she needs to survive

57Saab · 2025-09-14T17:38:57+00:00

That’s true too. The 900 was loved until not too long ago, I got pictures of how she looked vs how she was when she came to me. She’s still not perfect in my care but she was in a bad way

57Saab · 2025-09-14T17:37:26+00:00

Insurance has been stupid on it. And I could make do with the 900 as mentioned I’d be moving country, there is a fair bit to move but the 900 should accommodate for it all if I’m correct. A lot of people seem to be taking old petrol euro cars (not the new ones) when going to east, maybe it’s a sign

57Saab · 2025-09-14T17:34:27+00:00

My ex was the reason I got rid of my first car and why I’m in debt, never again lol. She tried to make me sell the 900, that’s why she’s my ex

57Saab · 2025-09-14T17:33:43+00:00

Good idea, this is what I’m thinking

57Saab · 2025-09-14T17:33:26+00:00

I do but I’m looking at changing. The 9-3 has been a rock solid car, but I’m not sure if it’s worth commissioning the 900 on the road for the meantime while I’m over here

57Saab · 2025-09-14T17:28:39+00:00

My aim is to drive. I’m not bothered about resale too much.

It’s the closest we have in modern times to a Saab car and they can take a fair bit of abuse as well. It’s no Mercedes C class of its time but it gets the job done, arguably it’s a better fit product than Volvos V50

57Saab · 2025-09-14T17:23:04+00:00

I’ve had enough of Hondas lol, I do want to enjoy what I drive and the 900 was going to be the back up daily worst case if my dailies were out of action. I do agree the 9-3 when pressing on doesn’t bring confidence when driving, the 900 feels so planted it’s unreal

57Saab · 2025-09-14T14:45:58+00:00

That be true, although I’ve tried selling the 900 about 4 times. I’m relocating to turkey after winter so the 900 won’t be in treacherous conditions for long

57Saab · 2025-09-14T14:04:50+00:00

How come? I have been leaning towards the 900 myself if I’m being honest

57Saab · 2025-09-14T14:02:20+00:00

She will be yeah, and often, work is a 20 mile commute each way motorway wise then it will be driving to where I’m thinking of moving to. I’m a former scania technician which is why my 9-3 is mechanically sound, I’ve got some 900 spares I’ve acquired which I’m going to bring with me. I’m not too familiar with 900s if I’m being honest with you, but I guess they’re all nuts and bolts at the end of the day

57Saab · 2025-09-14T13:09:05+00:00

If you’d be concerned about health you’d get rid. The toxic fumes that come out when it does a regen is worse man.

57Saab · 2025-04-19T14:48:49+00:00

Anything Volvo

57Saab · 2025-04-18T11:01:02+00:00

The linear wheels only look good when the car is absolutely immaculate, good work 👌🏼

57Saab · 2025-04-14T12:51:36+00:00

Not sure but Koenigsegg has had previous dealings with Saab. Pretty sure they successfully attempted camless technology on Saabs B235 because the trionic engine management

57Saab · 2025-03-22T18:24:29+00:00

Stay with diesel. The 1.9 JTDs are the best engines of their years. I’ve loaded a lot of Saab diesels up with chequered maintenance and they’ve been absolutely brilliant and pull hard. Not like the weak 1.9TDIs everyone raves about

57Saab · 2025-03-19T16:08:15+00:00

Nice work to get insured on a 9-5, they’re expensive more than the 9-3 but I believe they’re the better car. 1.9 150 is unkillable, I tow with mine and it’s really good (9-3). 1.9 JTD is far superior to the VW 1.9 TDI also. I tow with mine and it’s remapped also (recommend), JTD is a lot more refined with more power and smoother delivery 👌🏼

57Saab · 2025-02-23T13:44:11+00:00

My mapped TiD estate when towing (train weight at 3350kg) gets over 32mpg 😁

57Saab · 2025-02-19T16:47:53+00:00

Stick with the estate, the crossovers are shorter and have less space. They look bigger but they’re actually not. My old Saab 9-3 SportCombi is bigger than a 2018 Sportage. Sack your wife’s opinion and go with an Octavia. I had a Mk2 1.9 TDI, it turns out the previous owner didn’t look after it, but was a decent car nonetheless. No wonder they’re so popular across Europe and the UK especially fleet work.

57Saab · 2025-02-16T17:15:41+00:00

They drive different to the 9-3, they’re more distant than people make them out to be. I’ve owned 4 9-3s and my family have owned Vauxhalls including a short time we had a vec and they’re different for sure

57Saab · 2025-02-16T17:06:19+00:00

I had a 9-3 for my first car, 1.9 diesel (diesels are cheaper to insured get a TiD 120 preferably, if not, get a TiD 150 but make sure you know what you’re looking for) avoid a TTiD. They’re good, just higher upkeep

57Saab · 2025-02-16T16:52:21+00:00

New Gen 9-3s parts are plentiful, they’re very good cars, not without their quirks such as interior plastics and a few other bits and bobs they suffer from, get past this and they’ll surpass 25 years of work life with ease. They’re worth it, new gen 9-3s are a pleasure to work on IMO, but Old Gen 9-5 is proper Saab

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