Saab 95 2.0t (1998) - any known issues?

Redderneck

Relative is considering buying a '98 Saab 95 2.0t (biofuel/petrol); low miles, loaded with kit. Anything they need to watch out for with that make/model? He's never run a Saab before & I have no direct experience to bend his ear with...

Theta

Bushings seem to be a common enough problem with Saabs in general but thats no major issue.

Rear shocks are prone to failure in the 9-5 as is the front wheel bearings.

Check the shocks for oil leakage and the bearings for noise when cornering.

The only other thing I can think of is the SID is prone to failure in older models.

Supposed to be a good motor though.

Redderneck

Cheers Theta. If he goes for it, it'll be doing 'pottering about' mileage so might suit them down to the ground. Not going to be driven hard. More about the comfort & space than anything else at his age.

Theta

Its a very confortable car. Saab and Volvo make the best car seats going.

I have a 9-3 and I could nearly sleep in the seats!

Anan1

I had a 1998 9-5 2.0t for a while a few years ago, never had any problems with it. I sold it to a friend who's still driving it now. AFAIK all it's needed has been regular servicing and a new MAF.

Barr

Redderneck wrote: »

Relative is considering buying a '98 Saab 95 2.0t (biofuel/petrol); low miles, loaded with kit. Anything they need to watch out for with that make/model? He's never run a Saab before & I have no direct experience to bend his ear with...

Great cars , how much is it ? they are a bargain these days.

biko

Look at service history and engine oil.
A SAAB need a lot of TLC to work well. A neglected SAAB will definitely let you know.
If there is thick black oil in it it could be to mask a timing chain issue, or that owner doesn't love it

http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/saab/9-5/1998/
http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/saab/9-5-1997/

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v240gltse

hi,

the usual items have been covered however make sure that it has an excellent service history with regular fully synthetic oil changes at the very minimum of 7->8000 miles.

there is a known issue where SAAB specified semi-synthetic oil with a change interval of 12000miles. As the exhaust runs under the sump the oil continued to get "cooked" once the engine was turned off.

Some more info here

This leads to "sludge" in the sump and the oil pump has difficulty in pulling the oil from the sump, a typical symptom is a loud'sh whistle when the car is started and appears to come from the top rear of the engine on the drivers side and is often confused with a idler pulley bearing going.

The sound may decrease in volume as the oil heats up


SOLUTION:

1, get the sump dropped and cleaned

2. get the CAM cover removed and cleaned

3. get the lastest PCV kit installed ( number 6 )

3, fully synthetic oil and filter swap every 6000miles

4 check all the vacuum tubing for wear and tear ( and you would be better off replacing them with 4mm silicon tubing away)


The above is from my own expierence and costs approx 450e to put right but its a great investment as they are a fast and comfortable car

regards


brendan

Redderneck

Thanks for that Brendan, will pass the info on.

Barr - not sure on price. Never get told anything re. finances by this relative!