Saab 9-3 2.0T Convertible - Page 3

Avulon · 2nd July 2017, 22:27

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Originally Posted by keithst24

Was that a newer model or pre face lift......I know the dash is a bit bland but it looks quite full of buttons etc, and steering wheel controls aplenty .....I don't mind the key thingamagiggy watchamacallit place though

It was one of the original ones, so pre-facelift.

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Cortinadave · 2nd July 2017, 23:26

Well just to go against the grain I've had a couple of these and they were dreadful!

dont get me wrong they look fantastic but...

the big bugbear with the pre 2003 shape is engine sludging. the oil pickup in the sump sludges and starves the engine then the motor goes bang. This is common and has been known even on cars with good history.

i paid £2.5k for one a few years back with a near fully stamped book and 70k. It sludged and went bang on my way home!!

I also find them.sloppy to drive in convertible form.
although i think there are mods that can improve the steering.

My last one also randomly snapped its manifold bolts in the head which of course was a joy.

On a sunny day you feel a million dollars in one.. but i wont have another.

baxlin · 3rd July 2017, 05:52

I had an 06 reg Lime Yellow 93 vert, in fact it replaced my 75 (sorry!)! It was the lower spec model, but ex-demo, so fitted with many of the Vector and Aero toys, including remote roof opening. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but it wasn't free of problems, including EGR. This of course could have been because it was my daily drive, so had many short as well as longer journeys.

Being diesel, it shared the Euro 4 engine with Vauxhall and Fiat etc, so engine spares were no problem. For instance I bought an EGR blanking plate from a Vauxhall main dealer, and it came in a sealed Fiat bag.....

IIRC, pre 05 cars had a reputation for bulkhead cracks, so I would avoid, but apart from that it's like buying any other older vehicle.

I've since gone back to a convertible, I have a folding hardtop Volvo C70, which while like the Saab doesn't have the easiest access to the rear seat, once in, again like the Saab, is very comfortable, with normal legroom.

I'd say go for it!

keithst24 · 4th July 2017, 19:41

Thanks for all your replies....went and done it....you only live once

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kc13661 · 4th July 2017, 20:04

I have to say, I love the SAAB 93's and if I had some spare cash, I would buy an Automatic Convertible, so if anyone has a spare 3.5k then this is the baby, you can PM me for delivery details

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009-09-SA...UAAOSwcj5ZUSN9

solarsailor · 4th July 2017, 23:14

That's a nice looking piece of machinery. I trust we can look forward to seeing some high res pictures after you get it home?

baxlin · 5th July 2017, 06:43

Enjoy!! That's a dead ringer for mine

keithst24 · 5th July 2017, 16:39

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Originally Posted by solarsailor

That's a nice looking piece of machinery. I trust we can look forward to seeing some high res pictures after you get it home?

Hi Andrew
Yes I will give it a proper clean and get some descent photos taken for sure

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Arryhall · 5th July 2017, 19:35

Nice one! I loved my Saab 95, but the fuel economy was abysmal as it was the 2 litre engine with a turbo which died and got rebuilt and made much bigger and lower in the rev range, which was fun, but less economical again! I loved it, but needed a car more like the 9-3 with the bigger boot opening, hence I got a Honda estate which was okay but s-l-o-w.
When my dads' car had issues, he found a low mileage 95 diesel and it's great! I would have a soft top in a heartbeat!

Plus, I think they look really classy and great. A proper grown-ups car.

Peter96 · 6th July 2017, 10:54

That looks like a nice find. Good luck wiith it.

3rd July 2017, 05:52	#23
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	I had an 06 reg Lime Yellow 93 vert, in fact it replaced my 75 (sorry!)! It was the lower spec model, but ex-demo, so fitted with many of the Vector and Aero toys, including remote roof opening. I thoroughly enjoyed it, but it wasn't free of problems, including EGR. This of course could have been because it was my daily drive, so had many short as well as longer journeys. Being diesel, it shared the Euro 4 engine with Vauxhall and Fiat etc, so engine spares were no problem. For instance I bought an EGR blanking plate from a Vauxhall main dealer, and it came in a sealed Fiat bag..... IIRC, pre 05 cars had a reputation for bulkhead cracks, so I would avoid, but apart from that it's like buying any other older vehicle. I've since gone back to a convertible, I have a folding hardtop Volvo C70, which while like the Saab doesn't have the easiest access to the rear seat, once in, again like the Saab, is very comfortable, with normal legroom. I'd say go for it! __________________ Only my opinion, obviously, so please don’t shoot me if it doesn’t match yours!

4th July 2017, 19:41	#24
keithst24 This is my second home X Power Grey MGZT 180+ Auto... Bumble & 1.8T Odessey Rover 75 Contemporary SE manual Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Reigate Posts: 5,375 Thanks: 2,254 Thanked 1,801 Times in 1,403 Posts	Thanks for all your replies....went and done it....you only live once Collect Saturday Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Bumble Membership Number 35478 Born Monday, 16th June 2003 @ 14:30:35 This vehicle was the 9,196th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 This vehicle was the 576th ZT 180 + to be made out of 828 This vehicle was the 871st ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs Last edited by keithst24; 4th July 2017 at 20:40..

4th July 2017, 20:04	#25
kc13661 I really should get out more....... Freelander Td4 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gateshead Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 704 Thanked 909 Times in 419 Posts	I have to say, I love the SAAB 93's and if I had some spare cash, I would buy an Automatic Convertible, so if anyone has a spare 3.5k then this is the baby, you can PM me for delivery details http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009-09-SA...UAAOSwcj5ZUSN9 __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Growing old is compulsory.... Growing up is Optional

4th July 2017, 23:14	#26
solarsailor Posted a thing or two 75 Saloon 1.8T Club SE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Colchester Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 87 Thanked 653 Times in 344 Posts	That's a nice looking piece of machinery. I trust we can look forward to seeing some high res pictures after you get it home? __________________ This vehicle was born on Wednesday June 4th 2003 @ 08:24:38 This vehicle was the 73,905th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 1,862nd 75 1.8 T Club SE to be made out of 3,980 This vehicle was the 6,856th 75 in Wedgewood Blue to be made out of 7,515 Wedgewood Blue 75s Last edited by solarsailor; 5th July 2017 at 00:07..

5th July 2017, 06:43	#27
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	Enjoy!! That's a dead ringer for mine __________________ Only my opinion, obviously, so please don’t shoot me if it doesn’t match yours!

2nd July 2017, 23:26	#22
Cortinadave Avid contributor MG ZT 190 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fife Posts: 110 Thanks: 32 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Well just to go against the grain I've had a couple of these and they were dreadful! dont get me wrong they look fantastic but... the big bugbear with the pre 2003 shape is engine sludging. the oil pickup in the sump sludges and starves the engine then the motor goes bang. This is common and has been known even on cars with good history. i paid £2.5k for one a few years back with a near fully stamped book and 70k. It sludged and went bang on my way home!! I also find them.sloppy to drive in convertible form. although i think there are mods that can improve the steering. My last one also randomly snapped its manifold bolts in the head which of course was a joy. On a sunny day you feel a million dollars in one.. but i wont have another.

5th July 2017, 19:35	#29
Arryhall Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Biddulph Posts: 486 Thanks: 101 Thanked 145 Times in 90 Posts	Nice one! I loved my Saab 95, but the fuel economy was abysmal as it was the 2 litre engine with a turbo which died and got rebuilt and made much bigger and lower in the rev range, which was fun, but less economical again! I loved it, but needed a car more like the 9-3 with the bigger boot opening, hence I got a Honda estate which was okay but s-l-o-w. When my dads' car had issues, he found a low mileage 95 diesel and it's great! I would have a soft top in a heartbeat! Plus, I think they look really classy and great. A proper grown-ups car.

6th July 2017, 10:54	#30
Peter96 Regular poster Rover 75 saloon and Morris Minor Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: NEWTOWNABBEY Posts: 45 Thanks: 104 Thanked 27 Times in 15 Posts	That looks like a nice find. Good luck wiith it.