I’m on my fifth 95 now. The little pocket at the leading edge of the seat is a perfect place to store the key. One of the used Saabs that I bought it only came with one key and a month later I reached in the pocket on the passenger side and there was a second key!
Definitely agree with this, I *had* a 2008 93 sportcombi I absolutely loved for a few years.. a rough loss in the end but I recently got an 07 95 and can’t find much of/for them on youtube comparably. Saab central will always be there though haha, I wanna change or delete the (imo) ugly chrome headlight trim but forums are the only hope I got
To me this is a really cool feature - the little button near the power mirror control. when you put in reverse and press that button, the passenger side mirror points to the ground, this helps a great deal when reverse parking. I use it all the time now, and now sure if many people know about this feature. I know some people with other cars actually adjust their mirror or they even set their mirror to point downwards to help with reverse parking, our 9-5 just needs a little push of that button
Unfortunatly that function only exist on cars with both seat-memorys AND mirror-memory, at least here in sweden those are not so common, i have had it on one of my five 9-5's, not even my current Aero have it as standard, even if it have an electrically adjusted chair (with no memory) :(
Winter mode does more than start it in a higher gear, just drove my 2000 9-5 Gary Fisher wagon from Oregon to my new house in AZ a d it was a life saver, it transfers power to the wheel that isn't losing traction and it works surprisingly well.
All these features are advanced and modern given the age of these cars, but I'm really glad you mentioned the 9-5 sun visors! So low-tech and simple, yet they make perfect sense, such thoughtfulness from Saab.
I love night panel for driving down unlit motorways. If I’ve got cruise control on and just sitting on the motorway for mile after mile, it’s nice to turn the lights off
Automatic locking is indeed a tech 2 option, it's under Body - TWICE - Adjustment - Central Locking, it locks at 12km/h (7.5mph), the automatic unlock on key removal is in the same category. If you press the boot unlock button on the keyfob while the ignition is on or the engine is running it will tell you how many keys are programmed to the car.
Peugeot also has sport and winter buttons on their 405 auto boxes in the late '90s. My 2002 9-5 Aero doesn't have the extra buttons on the rear view mirror but it does auto dim at night when another vehicle's lights shine from behind. This can be switched off with a button on the underside. The switch in the glove compartment can be switched from ambient to cold, not heat according to the user manual. Mine has cup holders that slide out of the rear centre armrest instead of the lift up storage section. There is a remote fuel flap release in the front door and the rear storage area. There is a key hole under the small plastic cap next to the rear lights that opens the tailgate.
Very cool video. You could also touch on the manual trunk release, the manual trunk release inside the trunk, and how an extra coil fits next to the spare tire for those no start mornings...lol
The "map" pocket is indeed very useful for your phone. The one I use is rather large (6.4 inches or so) and I still manage to squeeze it there next to a small bottle (or two) of hand sanitizer.
The auto door locking we call here in Sweden the American paranoid lock. 😂 (and you have to turn it on/off with Tech2) My car has two push out cup holders in the fold down piece in the back as well.
@@thingserik7269 They should be considered an anti-safety feature in the event of a crash because people can’t first aid you when you’re locked in your car.
The auto lock is programmable on and off with a tech 2. yours is probably programmed not to auto lock while driving. I love the front seat map pockets I use them for my cell phones. Keeps them handy and from getting lost but Out if the the way and secure!
You can also program your AC . By pressing and hold buttons. Really Nice !. Also when pressing your trunk button. You know what key you use (...even somtimes when key is not acepted it fixes the problem . )
I had an Saab in the 70,s it was with the V4 engine from Germany! This car i s now and still a submarine! I was racing at the ice in Finnish shoreline and the ice was bad! So it still staying there down on the bottom! My first ever car was Dodge Dart -65. Funniest car was Dodge Challenger - 71 with 400 hp 440"! Now Kia Stinger 2018 200 hp diesel!
Winter mode actually start the car from higher gear. If I'm not mistaken it's 3rd gear, so basically 1st and 2nd gears are essentially off, to limit wheelspin on snow.
I use the map pocket for small packs of gum! Its a good way to hide them from my siblings. Plus they can't even reach it when im sitting in the driver's seat lol
Since no other manufacturer offers those front seat pouches, they are a convenient hiding place for small items that only Saab people even know to look for. My '99 is full with blind punch--outs, even missing a boost gauge, ffs. My '06 is more complete, and it has the drop-down curb view rearview mirror when reversing. Another neat feature I expected you to mention when you were showing the drop-down console between the rear seats is the pull-out cup holder in the front of it.
I just traded my 2006 9-3 Aero convertible for a 2004 9-5 Aero sedan in Espresso Black with only 75k miles on it. one owner, the seats look barely sat in. First things first, that all important precautionary sump drop by my local indy for peace of mind, then I'll look into some subtle upgrades. What a car! Well worth the years of searching for the right one! For me, the 04/05, right before the Dame came out, is the one to have.
The car def has it equipped. You'll have to look up how to reprogram it probably through the door locks or window controls. You'll have to "speak" to the computer and tell it to turn the feature on. Sometimes people turn it off by accident and end up never being able to turn it back on. It's a standard countermeasure against car jackers.
Jay...I always thought that Sport mode used more gas? Are you saying that if I drive at lower speeds or in stop & go driving, Sport mode will give me better mileage. I do know that in heavy stop & go city driving, Sport mode does save wear and tear on the transmission.
When in reverse it lights up all white lighting on the side of the car and back for extra visibility. Wagons have some extra storage between the cargo area floor and above the spare. The fuel pump access panel under the rear seat.
HI, currently I have an issue with my SAAB 95 2001, sometimes the driver seat is reset to the park mode when the car is running, which its very dangerous because the driver is pushed to the front of the car losing control over the pedals for break and acceleration, so far I donçt know if it is a sensor or a fail in the power contact, have you ever seen this problem ?, thanks in advance
Hi. I noticed your AZ plates. We are looking at getting a 2000 Saab 9-5 Wagon V6 Turbo and I wondered how the repairs are on yours? I've heard repairs are expensive. Do you have a good mechanic in the Valley? Thanks!
My father just passed away from cancer the other day and he had a 9-5. He left it to me in his will and i am above the moon because i remember him getting it back in 2002. I will be transferring the title to my name and will be driving it because i know that it what he would have wanted.
Nice video. I have just purchased a 2004 9-5 as well as my 9-3. What are the headrests you have? Mine stick up weirdly whereas yours look like they seemlessly wrap into the seat, like the ones in the 9-3.
Love your videos and tips. I am about to buy a really nice 2001 9-5 2.3t Aero (230hp) with less than 80k Miles (125 000 km). Any recommendations, what should I be looking out for?
I have the chance for buying a '98 9-5 2.3t LPT with only 51,000 km = 32,000 miles here in Canada . One owner , zero accidents , 8,000 CAD = 6,000 USD. Should I be worried about possible issues or for a few years there should be nothing considering its VERY low mileage ? It would be my 5th car so it would only see 2-3,000 km / year . I LOVE the shape of 9-5 . Pity it's not a manual .
My facelift 9-5 doesn’t do the door lock thing either. And they won’t unlock when I remove the key. Not sure why it doesn’t have this feature, it would be kinda cool.
I have a 2008 wagon…the ugly one. It’s amazing how much better the interiors were on the pre-facelift. I had a pre-facelift version as well about 10 years ago and the interior quality was much better. That being said I do like the climate control Dials of the facelifted version. And I also like the fact that the blend doors don’t break lol. I just spent 1300 bucks redoing the entire air-conditioning system and I don’t regret it at all.
@@AutoAutopsy I will definitely check it out. I specifically looked for the ugly one and my buddy that loves these cars also debated with me for days about my decision. Lol. Stupid heated discussion. We were both on auto trader last night and it’s amazing how many of the final generation 9-5 Are for sale versus the original. I guess the original ones I just finally been sent to the scrap yard. That’s why I plan on keeping mine as long as possible.
Secret features - you're funny. Just read the owners manual. Mind when you have a roll over and the doors are locked. The firefighters have to break a glass from outside. Not useful to engage it. Last feature: Saab's have a built in turbo charger.
Doubleclicking the lockbuttom on key makes doors not possible to open if someone break the glass to get in. Startsetting on acc can easely be programmed by user. If you cannot get inside the car bc it’s empty battery in the car and the key doesn’t work in the doorlock (or trunklock (on the stationwagons that has this option)) you could take out the small signlight in the left wing and connect 12v to the cables from the body and wait for like few seconds and then open the car with button on the key.
Some may say that Saab was an innovative car company. False. They were never a car company. They were a jet fighter manufacturer with a side hobby. Today, they are a world leading military hardware manufacturer as well as being one of the leading companies when it comes to military camouflage. And I'm saying all this as a Volvo enthusiast...
How hard is it to replace 2 doors on the passenger side of a 2006 saab 9.3 aero? Unfortunately I side swiped a truck like a total dumb ass I'm thinking grabbing some doors form the junk yard would be the easiest way to fix the damage 😰
Oh no :((( to my knowledge they’re not terribly difficult to replace. You can try searching on “saab WIS online”, as that offers many DIY step by step guides
Can you make/do you have made video about why you should buy saab. I was thinking that when im 18 i will buy saab but im not sure About it so if someone can like explain me more about saabs
No, no, no!. Unless you're made of money, stay away from Saabs. As intelligent as they are in design, including the features mentioned in the video, they are very unreliable. Since there is no dealer support, finding a competent shop to work on them is a challenge, and parts are getting harder to find, and they are getting expensive for the same reason. My experience is with 3 Saabs up to 2006. Maybe last gen (up to 2011) are more reliable, but my points about no manufacturer support still applies. Also, since they don't make them anymore, I hear that existing models are being bid up by aficionados, making it unlikely to find a deal. You are better off finding something in that class from Korea or Japan with plenty of supply and dealer support.
@@jdrancho1864 Ok well thanks for information. PS: I live in finland and we have some sites where people sell their cars etc and there was lots of saabs like under 4 K And they are in good shape what one of my friends says
@@Yatuk1ng I'm in the US and I can only speak from my own experience. But my advice to you, free of charge, is rather than choose a car that is exciting and exotic, buy a car that is boring, quotidian and reliable as your first car. It may not help you with the ladies, but believe me, your bank account will thank you.
To add: I was, in fact, just watching Kyle Pancis' channel, where he explained how a PCV check valve going bad (a $10 part) can destroy an engine over time. It's those types of problems that I wasn't aware of before I bought my first Saab 9-5 that shaped my opinion of the brand. Do a search and check it out for yourself.
Lol, sorry, but don't listen to this guy. Here's a video with some better information. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kh1ucLRNkx4.html and ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-SmKGYtiDI68.html
Yeah go SAAB look I had one of those and I'll tell you right now you gotta go find this dude named Sven he was trained in the factory and been doing it ever since I only say that because I took my 2005 9-5 to a regular mechanic because it was easier to get to DON'T DO THAT apparently dude didn't even know how to put the little fan thing in the turbo and it blew up back into my engine and yeah they didn't pay for that f up and from what I remember it was like 1600 to get it replaced and thank God for Sven knowing what they did wrong and how to fix it and he even gave me a good deal seeing how bad they ripped me off thank you Sven and thank you SAAB I will never feel the same way about another vehicle as long as I live
They are marvelous to drive, but mechanically unreliable, You reach the point you say "I can't take any more of it!" There is no rational reason to own one when far more reiable Japanese vehicles are out there.