Is there a hybrid version of the Saab 9-5?
There is a Saab 9-5 E100 Concept, based on the turbo 2.0. he Saab BioPower Hybrid concept/prototype is based on the Saab 9-5 E100, with three additional electric motors .
When did the police stop using the Saab 9-5?
Several police forces in the UK also used the 9-5 in their fleets, mostly in Aero specification. The city of Aspen, Colorado, used Saabs as patrol cars from early 1970s until 2005, when the 9-5 was discontinued in favor of Volvo XC90.
What kind of torque does a Saab 9-5 have?
But I’d save my money and go for the manual any day. The 9-5 diesel is GM’s first recipient of its all-new direct-injected V6 diesel. 176bhp, no less, just 197g/km CO2, and a monster 258lb ft (350Nm) torque from 1,800 to a high-for-a-diesel 4,000 rpm.
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 was the first year of the Saab 9 5?
Saab badged the model as the Saab 9 5, but consistently advertised it as the Saab 9-5, pronounced “nine five” rather than “ninety-five”. 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.
Where is the check valve on a Saab 9-5?
2002 Saab 9-5 with 114,000 miles. Here some more pictures from when I changed my valve last year. Hose clamp pliers make it a lot easier to get the hoses off. The vacuum line with the red/white check valve plugs into the end of the solenoid.
What are the head restraints on a Saab 9-5?
The 9-5 introduced Saab’s Active Head Restraints (SAHR), which moved up and forward to prevent whiplash when the car was struck from the rear. This feature won technology and safety awards in Australia, Denmark, and the United Kingdom.
What kind of transmission does a Saab 9-5 have?
The 9-5 was available with an Aisin AW 4-speed (50-42LE) automatic transmission saab reference FA47; from 1997 until 2001, when a new Aisin AW unit replaced the dated four-speed automatic with a five-speed automatic. A five-speed manual transmission is fitted as standard to the base models and the Aero.
Where is the serpentine belt tensioner on a Saab 9-3 arc?
On a 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc you could potentially work solely from the top of the car but it does help to also gain access from the wheel well to help get at the lower portion of the serpentine belt. I’ve included this in the steps below:
Is the Saab arc the same as the Aero?
(Actually, the Arc has the same base MSRP as the Aero, but the emphasis is on luxury rather than sport.)
Is there a problem with my Saab 9-5 Aero Turbo?
I guess either the car has electrical problem, or the indicator is faulty. Well actually it may also be ECU failure. To be honest with you – I will be tricky to sort out. When you put your foot down the needle should go into the red field no problem. BTW, Welcome to the EU, I hope there will be more Saab owners in Poland from now on.
Where is the turbo gauge on a Saab 9-5?
It should certainly go to the top of the orange/bottom of the red boundary though. If it doesn’t make it to the top of the orange, all is not well. The turbo gauge on the 9-5 is operated by a feed from the ECU. The gauge is just an electrical meter.
What kind of belt does a 9-5 Saab use?
There are two belts available for the 9-5. The long one and the short one. The reason for the short belt is that SAAB made it very difficult to change the middle idler pulley with the engine in the car. In later years, SAAB eliminated the middle pulley all together and only uses the short belt.
What is the idler pulley on a Saab 9-5?
9). That pulley on the left is the center idler pulley. That little bugger is the reason Saab switched to the short belt for a while, which bypasses that pulley altogether. I didn’t want to risk any additional vibration so I opted to replace mine with the long belt again.