Another Ebay special - 225k mile Saab 9-5 Aero HOT Estate,
Discussion
Well, a couple of weeks ago I bought this Saab 9-5 Aero Estate off Ebay.
It's done 225k, but seems to have been well looked after, and the seller was very helpful, and a great chap as well. Travelled from Plymouth to near Folkstone to collect it today, and I'm pleased to say that the car is every bit as good as I thought it would be.
The journey home was enjoyed in some comfort, and mainly at a fair pace - 32.2 mpg is a result I'm very happy with, to say the least.
I've bought the car for this year's camping holiday to Scotland - out gear seems to have outgrown my little Panda somewhat!
Olaf, as it was known, is in amazing condition for it's mileage, and apart from rattling front anti roll bar drop links hasn't a squeak or a rattle on it. Quite astonishing really - the interior looks like it's done a third of the mileage!
All in all, I'm over the moon with it!
It's done 225k, but seems to have been well looked after, and the seller was very helpful, and a great chap as well. Travelled from Plymouth to near Folkstone to collect it today, and I'm pleased to say that the car is every bit as good as I thought it would be.
The journey home was enjoyed in some comfort, and mainly at a fair pace - 32.2 mpg is a result I'm very happy with, to say the least.
I've bought the car for this year's camping holiday to Scotland - out gear seems to have outgrown my little Panda somewhat!
Olaf, as it was known, is in amazing condition for it's mileage, and apart from rattling front anti roll bar drop links hasn't a squeak or a rattle on it. Quite astonishing really - the interior looks like it's done a third of the mileage!
All in all, I'm over the moon with it!
dome said:
Enjoy, I loved mine. www.uksaabs.com is a good site for these. Oooh, can I be the first to say do a sump clean?;)
It would be, if I could get on it at the moment! Some sort of error for me.The sump strainer issue has been sorted - it's got the same Saab specialist history form 2004 on.
Recent clutch and SID display unit - probably more than I paid for the car!
I have just bought a pair of rear bearing/hub units, as I'm pretty sure the n/s/r bearing is on the way out. I know that uneven tyre wear can be an issue on these, but they seem fine, and it does also get worse on r/h corners, which would point to it being the bearing.
I will probably wait for the bearings to arrive and do those and the droplinks at the same time. I bought both sides for the rear, as they are a relatively simple job, and once you've done one side, the other is always much easier!
Other than that, it's running like a dream. I have investigated getting a stage 1 re-map, and a short shift kit, as there is a bit of play in the shift lever. Not over much, but it would be nice to have it a touch more precise.
I will probably wait for the bearings to arrive and do those and the droplinks at the same time. I bought both sides for the rear, as they are a relatively simple job, and once you've done one side, the other is always much easier!
Other than that, it's running like a dream. I have investigated getting a stage 1 re-map, and a short shift kit, as there is a bit of play in the shift lever. Not over much, but it would be nice to have it a touch more precise.
Car is still running OK - might have to get some new tyres before our holiday though - just seen that the rears are ridged on the inner edges, and there is a cut in one of the tread blocks on the front n/s. Don't fancy 1800 miles in a week like that!
Small problem keeps manifesting itself, in that one of the boost vacuum hoses keeps coming off, leading the CEL light coming on. I've ordered some 3mm ID Samco hosing and I'll replace all the lines - they are pretty perished, very dry and brittle. Got some little clips as well, though I believe the 3mm hosing gives a pretty tight fit.
Small problem keeps manifesting itself, in that one of the boost vacuum hoses keeps coming off, leading the CEL light coming on. I've ordered some 3mm ID Samco hosing and I'll replace all the lines - they are pretty perished, very dry and brittle. Got some little clips as well, though I believe the 3mm hosing gives a pretty tight fit.
An interesting day, so far!
Had the tyres fitted by my local National Tyres, decent job as usual.
Looks like there is something missing....
Ah, that's better!
However, as I took the above shot I noticed a trail of oil drops on the ground where I stopped the car and reversed into the space, and the inner wheel arch was spattered with a light coating of oil.
Knowing it wasn't like that when it had it's tyres fitted I got the car to my garage and took the wheel off to find this.
Taking off the undertrays revealed a very rusty set of oil cooler pipework, which had sprung a bit of a leak.
Good job it happen pretty much outside the house - I am off on holiday in on Saturday, to Scotland from Plymouth!
The oil cooler is off, and I have decided to bypass it until I get back from holiday. I'll put some pics up shortly of the finishedbodge job!
Had the tyres fitted by my local National Tyres, decent job as usual.
Looks like there is something missing....
Ah, that's better!
However, as I took the above shot I noticed a trail of oil drops on the ground where I stopped the car and reversed into the space, and the inner wheel arch was spattered with a light coating of oil.
Knowing it wasn't like that when it had it's tyres fitted I got the car to my garage and took the wheel off to find this.
Taking off the undertrays revealed a very rusty set of oil cooler pipework, which had sprung a bit of a leak.
Good job it happen pretty much outside the house - I am off on holiday in on Saturday, to Scotland from Plymouth!
The oil cooler is off, and I have decided to bypass it until I get back from holiday. I'll put some pics up shortly of the finished
Well, it didn't work. Seemed OK last night, but work and back has revealed that it is still dripping oil at a fair rate.
So, I'm supposed to be driving to Scotland as I type this, and yet I'm sat at home, contemplating how I'm a grand into a car that isn't fulfilling the purpose that I bought it for.
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So, I'm supposed to be driving to Scotland as I type this, and yet I'm sat at home, contemplating how I'm a grand into a car that isn't fulfilling the purpose that I bought it for.
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ks.No, it's not fixed yet, and I'm now in Scotland for a week, courtesy of a Pug 206 HDi Estate that I bought unseen for £600!
All it needs is the yellow O-ring on the oil pump - just wasn't able to source one in time for the holiday.
I'll order some on my return, and fitting will be a 10 minute job, and all will be well with the world. I certainly expect cheap cars to give grief from time to time, it was just the timing was unfortunate on this occasion!
The Pug has been more than up to the task so far - probably averaged about 80mph on the motorway, and it's returned just a smidge under 50mpg on the first tank. It does have a couple of endearing little "Character" traits though, like turning the lights off when you indicate!
All it needs is the yellow O-ring on the oil pump - just wasn't able to source one in time for the holiday.
I'll order some on my return, and fitting will be a 10 minute job, and all will be well with the world. I certainly expect cheap cars to give grief from time to time, it was just the timing was unfortunate on this occasion!
The Pug has been more than up to the task so far - probably averaged about 80mph on the motorway, and it's returned just a smidge under 50mpg on the first tank. It does have a couple of endearing little "Character" traits though, like turning the lights off when you indicate!
Car all fixed now, all that hassle for the sake of a couple of these things!
Running rather well now, and seems to be making considerably more than the claimed power output. Can't think why though!
Jobs to do soon might include replacing all the bushes on the rear locating arms, and the main trailing arm bush. The discs are a little lipped as well, so might well end up replacing them over the next few months as well.
First thing will be to MOT it next week, and take things from there!
Running rather well now, and seems to be making considerably more than the claimed power output. Can't think why though!
Jobs to do soon might include replacing all the bushes on the rear locating arms, and the main trailing arm bush. The discs are a little lipped as well, so might well end up replacing them over the next few months as well.
First thing will be to MOT it next week, and take things from there!
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