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Classic Saab 9-5 (MY 1998-2010) / Re: 9-5 Aero Handling issues
« on: 18 April 2018, 09:59:05 AM »
My previous MOT's had mentioned weeping shocks, but not the latest one.

Going off at a tangent, my latest MOT  mentioned an "oil leak - Engine area" despite never seeing a drop of oil anywhere near the car. I'd have thought it would need to be a noticeable leak to be mentioned on the advisories? Getting looked at in my major service which is coming up in May.

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Classic Saab 9-5 (MY 1998-2010) / Re: 9-5 Aero Handling issues
« on: 18 April 2018, 09:37:54 AM »
Quote from: sgould on 17 April 2018, 11:21:53 PM
How many miles have the rear shock absorbers done?

Presuming they're original - have checked through the history and can't see that they've ever been done. Car is coming up to 10 years old and just over 74000 miles.

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Classic Saab 9-5 (MY 1998-2010) / Re: 9-5 Aero Handling issues
« on: 04 April 2018, 03:23:39 PM »
Car booked in for major service plus a good look at the suspension - will be checking over the front wishbone bushes, droplinks, shocks etc. Bet that'll be a couple of quid. :(

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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: Just because I felt like it!!
« on: 04 April 2018, 03:02:03 PM »
I like booting it when leaving the Tolls on the M6 Toll northbound.  8) ;D

Where's the Fawlty emoji when you need it!?

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Saab 9-4X (2011 on) / Re: 9-4x Review
« on: 18 January 2018, 08:11:37 PM »
I'd forgotten all about the 9-4x. Have seen a few 9-7x's in films but never in the flesh. Shame as it doesn't look too bad.

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Gallery / Re: 2006 9-3 Aero
« on: 11 January 2018, 11:37:55 AM »
Like that but will look a lot better with your new Saab centre caps (assuming they fit)!

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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: Sorting rust blisters on wheelarches
« on: 11 January 2018, 11:29:31 AM »
I had a quote of £800 plus for both of mine on my old 9-3 (partly why I sold it for next to nothing), though they were further gone and probably required new metal.



Miss that car!

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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: Christmas 2017
« on: 18 December 2017, 08:44:25 PM »
Happy Christmas  ;D 8)

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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: 2017 Winter Tyres thread
« on: 11 December 2017, 09:29:09 PM »
Quote from: sgould on 10 December 2017, 04:54:37 PM
Nokian winters on the hill here this morning.  Other stuff abandoned outside the house.  Fortunately didn't block our drive this time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRnAdYHaDYc

My CrossClimates were also great in the snow today. Did the journey from one side of the midlands to the other with no issues. Only lost grip when I was being a nob!

Nextbast dash cam does look quite good by the way. Keep meaning to get one.

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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: Saabs on Film
« on: 28 November 2017, 08:20:04 PM »
9-3 in "Filth" with James McAvoy


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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: ODB2 scanner - recommendations?
« on: 25 November 2017, 11:48:23 AM »
I've ordered that one I linked to. I'm a luddite with these sorts of things despite working in IT! Main reason I've got it is to clear the CEL if my misfire happens again. I'll let you know how I get on. 

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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: Greetings and Saab advice!!!!!
« on: 25 November 2017, 11:42:40 AM »
Good to hear from you again Steve  8) :D

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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / Re: ODB2 scanner - recommendations?
« on: 24 November 2017, 06:31:06 PM »
Thanks for the responses.  8)

Any reason why I shouldn't get something like this:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B06W5V24JN/ref=s9_acsd_simh_hd_bw_b2iFxU7_c_x_w?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&pf_rd_r=SBTXK57F3ENZ9JWYZT6Z&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=e83cfe52-c996-54ed-9ca9-222add9e65b6&pf_rd_i=2486228031

I don't want a plug in thing that has to link to your phone, I want a device like this so I can read and clear codes on the device itself.

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Off-topic chat, Help, Advice, General motoring issues / ODB2 scanner - recommendations?
« on: 16 November 2017, 08:45:08 PM »
Wouldn't mind getting a cheap but decent scanner to use that can clear CEL lights.

What would you recommend for my 2008 9-5 Aero auto in the £30 - £80 ish range?

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Announcements & Events / Re: Beds Bucks Herts Meet Sat 11th Nov. British Car Museum, Gaydon.
« on: 13 November 2017, 07:15:24 PM »
In Support of Saab this was a regional meet whereas the Tesla one was a National meet. Also doesn't help that Saab has been gone for a few years now and Tesla is new and shiny and exciting. I suspect one of those Teslas was worth more than all the Saabs there combined (cheapest is £65k).

Not aware of any electric cars that would be viable for me. Range is always an issue for me as I often do long trips. My 9-5 couldn't get to Aberdeen on one tank, though I wouldn't have to wait overnight for it to charge up instead of a 5 minute refill.

Hybrids are another matter - I'd seriously consider one of those (whilst ignoring the ludicrous mpg claims - eg. Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV - 156.9mpg combined - so if I drive to Scotland doing 56mph, I'll get 156mpg? WhatCar got 47mpg from theirs - not quite 156...).

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