# \#9-5 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/9-5/1868.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Cooling System Strange Behavior](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-strange-behavior/177153)
**Author:** [@GWilliamT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GWilliamT)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2021, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cooling-system-strange-behavior/177153 "2021-05-31T19:10:34Z")
Vehicle of concern is a 2001 Saab 9-5 2.3t. Bought used, about 2 mo ago, pretty good shape, low avg mileage. This is about one of 3 or 4 gremlin like issues I’m trying to sort out. I don’t think that it is a Saab is … --- ## [The Snow Driving Uphill In Reverse Debacle: Myth or Fact?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-snow-driving-uphill-in-reverse-debacle-myth-or-fact/60728)
**Author:** [@sam.scherer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sam.scherer)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2021, 1:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/the-snow-driving-uphill-in-reverse-debacle-myth-or-fact/60728 "2021-03-02T13:35:38Z")
I live on top of a steep hill, and during the most recent snow storm here I got stuck about 5 times, causing a 3/4 mile trip to take about 3 hours. I have a front wheel drive car. On the final section of incline, th… --- ## [2003 Saab 9-5 - battery not charging](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saab-9-5-battery-not-charging/168935)
**Author:** [@JimC56](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JimC56)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2020, 11:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saab-9-5-battery-not-charging/168935 "2020-08-23T11:15:37Z")
2003 Saab 95 - Battery not charging. Diagnosis is bad instrument cluster. Any thoughts? --- ## [Headlights = NO cruise control?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-no-cruise-control/69801)
**Author:** [@SaabStories](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SaabStories)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2019, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/headlights-no-cruise-control/69801 "2019-06-02T00:49:16Z")
I have a 2002 Saab 9-5 with a 3.0L turbo with 125k miles. The cruise control works fantastic UNLESS the headlights are on... huh?? Does anyone have any ideas on this? I can replicate 100% of the time. It is getting d… --- ## [Saab 9-5 2001: hard to diagnose occasional failure to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-5-2001-hard-to-diagnose-occasional-failure-to-start/90383)
**Author:** [@flyerguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flyerguy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 8:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-5-2001-hard-to-diagnose-occasional-failure-to-start/90383 "2019-01-22T08:17:02Z")
I have a 2001 9-5 that has exhibited a problem for maybe two or three years now: It sometimes fails to start (won't even crank) after a short drive and sitting for about an hour. I drive to a pool almost every morning,… --- ## [Overfilled oil, stalling at idle & blue smoke! HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilled-oil-stalling-at-idle-blue-smoke-help/104883)
**Author:** [@homey1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/homey1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2017, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilled-oil-stalling-at-idle-blue-smoke-help/104883 "2017-06-12T16:51:35Z")
I think I overfilled the oil in my car (2006 Saab 9-5, 2.3l turbo). After, I ran it for a few short trips with no problems, then it started losing power, then began running rough and finally blew the cap of dipstick rig… --- ## [Sabb 9-5 Brakes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sabb-9-5-brakes/90035)
**Author:** [@Mark7](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mark7)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sabb-9-5-brakes/90035 "2015-05-21T07:00:43Z")
Have a 2002 Saab 9-5 turbo.. Replaced all pads and rotors and the brakes are soft. Have bled them several times to no avail. Master cylinder ok. Any suggestions. --- ## [Blown Head Gasket?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head-gasket/84057)
**Author:** [@RedSaabGuy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RedSaabGuy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2014, 5:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/blown-head-gasket/84057 "2014-03-06T05:32:53Z")
A local mechanic tells me I have a blown head gasket on my 2003 Saab 9-5. He also said there's coolant standing in one cylinder. If this is due to stretched head bolts, might I remedy the problem by replacing the head bo… --- ## [Saab story](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-story/83106)
**Author:** [@Jekka](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jekka)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2014, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-story/83106 "2014-01-16T21:51:59Z")
I have a Saab story. It's a 2005 9-5, and it just had a new ignition switch put in two months ago. All was good, until yesterday. When I parked my car (six floor of a parking ramp, mind you), the radio stayed on after I … --- ## [Saab 9-5 turbo shuts down while driving](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-5-turbo-shuts-down-while-driving/81454)
**Author:** [@CC21](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CC21)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2013, 5:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-5-turbo-shuts-down-while-driving/81454 "2013-11-18T05:39:01Z")
My 2005 Saab 9-5 turbo wagon shut off twice while driving in the past two months at 96,000 and 98,000 miles. Traveling at 35-40 mph. Scary. All engine lights on dashboard came on, lost power steering but was able to make… --- ## [Saab 95 2002 Transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-95-2002-transmission/82164)
**Author:** [@tom\_carn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tom_carn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2013, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-95-2002-transmission/82164 "2013-11-15T21:29:05Z")
I have a 2002 95 Saab that has an automatic transmission ISSUE. When I go from reverse to drive (after stopping) the car sits for a second and then it extremely LERCHES into drive. I only have 96,000 miles on this car. L… --- ## [Saab 2003 9-5 loses battery power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-2003-9-5-loses-battery-power/82032)
**Author:** [@jsk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2013, 2:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-2003-9-5-loses-battery-power/82032 "2013-11-02T02:58:12Z")
The battery light (but not the ! warning light) suddenly started flashing a week ago, and then a day later the car wouldn't start so I took it in for repair. Was told the battery needed to be replaced, but that it was dr… --- ## [2001 Saab 9-5 wagon blowing hot and cold at the same time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saab-9-5-wagon-blowing-hot-and-cold-at-the-same-time/81368)
**Author:** [@shade\_tree\_too](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shade_tree_too)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2013, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-saab-9-5-wagon-blowing-hot-and-cold-at-the-same-time/81368 "2013-10-02T20:37:57Z")
Hello my new friends, I'm having trouble with my saab wagon blowing hot and cold at the same time. It generally occurs when the outside temp is within 10 degrees of the temp setting on the car. Now during the summer the … --- ## [Intermittent starting problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-starting-problem/76791)
**Author:** [@Amleto](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amleto)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2013, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-starting-problem/76791 "2013-09-20T21:55:26Z")
My 2001 Saab 9-5 has 156,000 miles and is generally in fine working condition. An irregularity in starting began about two months ago which will happen say once every twenty times the car is driven for more than twenty … --- ## [Cheapskate insurance company!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheapskate-insurance-company/81301)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2013, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cheapskate-insurance-company/81301 "2013-09-12T18:02:58Z")
My 2000 Saab 9-5 suffered a minor side impact to the left front wheel, fender, and bumper. Immediately (the second time driven) after we noticed a noise and the power steering fluid was gone. Yeah, the pump got cooked.… --- ## [2005 Saab 9-5 ARC 2.3T - Stall and Trouble Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-5-arc-2-3t-stall-and-trouble-starting/75938)
**Author:** [@ShamrockRover](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ShamrockRover)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2013, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-saab-9-5-arc-2-3t-stall-and-trouble-starting/75938 "2013-08-09T15:21:27Z")
Hello everyone, I apologize for the length but I figure it is better to explain the issue 2005 Saab 9-5 ARC 2.3T 67,000 Miles Noticed a problem 2 weeks ago with my little Swedish meatball while at a red light on the… --- ## [Need an engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-an-engine/80616)
**Author:** [@JFKS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JFKS)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2013, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-an-engine/80616 "2013-08-05T19:14:01Z")
My husband has insisted on buying old Saabs and continuously repairing them at great expense for, like, 30 years. I am rather close to saying, "It's either me or the Saab." But before I do that, I'll put in one more en… --- ## [Saab 95 sport combi wagon anti freeze](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-95-sport-combi-wagon-anti-freeze/80439)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.cartalk.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2013, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-95-sport-combi-wagon-anti-freeze/80439 "2013-07-21T00:08:26Z")
Anti freeze disappearing . When parked no noticeable drip age . Oil dip stick clean . No change in oil pan contents . --- ## [2011 saab 9-5](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-saab-9-5/76961)
**Author:** [@brisco](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brisco)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2013, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-saab-9-5/76961 "2013-04-21T20:52:39Z")
Should i have any major concerns about buying a new 2011 9-5 Saab (decent price) - no warranty - availability of parts going forward. We have had good luck with a 13 year old Saab that is still running and liked all feat… --- ## [Silly Saab](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silly-saab/77981)
**Author:** [@Crystals\_Silly\_Saab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Crystals_Silly_Saab)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2013, 10:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/silly-saab/77981 "2013-03-14T22:52:26Z")
My Saab believes that it is alive and turns on all kinds of electrical things when the car is off and the key is out of the ignition. For a while, I was able to bypass the craziness by removing the fuse for my hazard lig… --- ## [Lost Ring down defrost Duct](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-ring-down-defrost-duct/77642)
**Author:** [@Arjay\_D](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Arjay_D)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2013, 4:21am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lost-ring-down-defrost-duct/77642 "2013-02-27T04:21:17Z")
We lost a wedding ring down the driver's side, defrost windshield air duct of our 2001 Saab 9-5. It is not visible looking down the duct through the windshield or with a mirror looking from within the car. We've been t… --- ## [Saab Repairs](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-repairs/75625)
**Author:** [@Sobbing\_Saab](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Sobbing_Saab)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2012, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-repairs/75625 "2012-11-21T03:04:59Z")
Hey everyone. Just got a free 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero from my brother and it has some quirks. The car has the 2.3T engine with an automatic transmission. The first issue is that it will start 100 times more or less in a row a… --- ## [Did Jiffy Lube destroy my car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-jiffy-lube-destroy-my-car/73758)
**Author:** [@katherineoday](https://community.cartalk.com/u/katherineoday)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2012, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/did-jiffy-lube-destroy-my-car/73758 "2012-07-29T22:40:14Z")
Hello all. I brought my 2000 9-5 Saab to Jiffy Lube on July 13th. On July 18th, it wouldn't start. It would turn over and everything, but it would just sit there and do the, "ruh ruh ruh ruh ruh ruh." I waited half a… --- ## [Saab 9-5 wiring eaten by rodents](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-5-wiring-eaten-by-rodents/73792)
**Author:** [@laughing\_larry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/laughing_larry)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 4:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-5-wiring-eaten-by-rodents/73792 "2012-07-28T04:51:11Z")
The wiring on my fuel pump and pressure sensor has been chewed up and mangled by rodents, not sure if it is mice or chipmunks. Car stopped running 2 weeks ago, found the problem and spliced wires back together. New fault… --- ## [Saab tire eater](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-tire-eater/71623)
**Author:** [@Wings](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wings)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2012, 4:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-tire-eater/71623 "2012-03-27T04:59:25Z")
I have a 1999 Saab 9-5 that eats tires.I bought it in 2007 with 20,000 miles. It now has 110,000 miles. My first set of tires, Toyos, got only 35.000 miles before they were worn out. The tire guy told me to expect around… --- ## [1999 Saab 9-5: to fix or not to fix?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-saab-9-5-to-fix-or-not-to-fix/70988)
**Author:** [@Colin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Colin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2012, 11:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-saab-9-5-to-fix-or-not-to-fix/70988 "2012-02-17T23:06:29Z")
What should I do with my 1999 Saab 9-5 that needs work? Sell it for parts or fix it and hope Saab parts are available in the future? --- ## [Saab won't start...sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-wont-start-sometimes/70700)
**Author:** [@sunkissed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sunkissed)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2012, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-wont-start-sometimes/70700 "2012-02-06T01:16:02Z")
ok...starter replaced and battery..car won't turn over...sometimes...power there and a click but nothing...then nothing then nothing again and then starts...starts sometimes ok...doesn't matter what temperature it is... --- ## [Saab (2002) 9-5 5spd won't shift into reverse](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-2002-9-5-5spd-wont-shift-into-reverse/69301)
**Author:** [@jmgreg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jmgreg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 7:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-2002-9-5-5spd-wont-shift-into-reverse/69301 "2011-11-16T07:29:51Z")
I have a 2002 Saab 9-5 sedan with a manual 5-speed transmission. It runs like a champ until recently. I've been having a lot of difficulty shifting into reverse. I've taken off the gaitor and looked down into the shif… --- ## [Saab blend door motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-blend-door-motor/69021)
**Author:** [@birdsandbones](https://community.cartalk.com/u/birdsandbones)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2011, 6:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-blend-door-motor/69021 "2011-10-30T06:15:25Z")
I have a SAAB 2000 95, and the heat isn't working. I was told by a local shop that the blend door motor isn't opening to allow the system to switch from air to heat. He said that the heating system was working, but that … --- ## [Saab 9-5 not starting when warm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-5-not-starting-when-warm/62687)
**Author:** [@kwandrews](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kwandrews)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2011, 12:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-5-not-starting-when-warm/62687 "2011-08-23T12:49:14Z")
I have a 2001 Saab 9-5 2.3 turbo with auto transmission, 92k miles. For the past 8-10 months, I've had the issue described below. My new mechanic shop, a Saab specialist place, states they have a total of 3 cars with sam… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/9-5/1868.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=9-5)