Where is the bushing on a Saab 9-5 wagon?
There’s a nylon bushing between the end of the shifter cable and the shift linkage on the transmission. That apparently fails with age and when it does, you’re stuck in whatever gear you were in when it broke. Fortunately, the part was $5 at Advance or Auto Zone and I was in my driveway when it failed.
What was the safety feature of the Saab 9-5?
This feature won technology and safety awards in Australia, Denmark, and the United Kingdom. The Saab 9-5 also was one of the first cars to have extensive side-crash protection. The front seats featured torso airbags and head airbags even on the earliest models, which few contemporary vehicles did in the late 1990s.
What was the drag coefficient of the Saab 95?
This model should not be confused with the Saab 95, produced from 1959 to 1978. The first generation 9-5 was available with sedan and station wagon body styles. Aerodynamically, the sedan’s drag coefficient is 0.29, and the station wagon’s is 0.31 (U.S. version 0.33).
When did the Saab 9-5 HOT Aero come out?
Cruise control was available on various models and xenon headlamps were fitted as standard on high-end variants. The performance 9-5 Aero, the earliest versions of which were sometimes referred to as the HOT Aero, was first released in 2000 with a 2.3T B235R engine.
What kind of car is 2001 Saab 9-5?
Hey Readers, I purchased 2001 Saab 9-5 Wagon, 4-cyl turbo, exactly 2 years ago. About 75,000 miles on it, with ONE accident history; vehicle was repaired at a Saab dealership. I was amazed to see A/C ventilation front seats.
There’s a nylon bushing between the end of the shifter cable and the shift linkage on the transmission. That apparently fails with age and when it does, you’re stuck in whatever gear you were in when it broke. Fortunately, the part was $5 at Advance or Auto Zone and I was in my driveway when it failed.
What are the pros and cons of a 2001 Saab?
Like any older car, the fuel efficiency is ok, and pretty good when you drive it like a good citizen. Cons: Compared to newer cars, the interior is a bit loud, partially due to my leather interior. The sunroof sometimes leaks, about a tablespoon of water on serious monsoon days.
Who is the owner of the Saab brand?
After owning 50 percent of Saab for 10 years, GM acquired the balance of the Swedish car company last spring. OnStar will add premium services that allow voice-activated phone calls and access to e-mail, stock quotes, news and other information.