1999-2009 [Subscribe to Daily Digest] |
[Main 95 Bulletin Board | BBFAQ |
Prev by Date | Post Followup ]
Member Login / Signup - Members see fewer ads. - Latest Member Gallery Photos
Re: 2006 9-5 Posted by Dave The Ice Age Knave [Email] (#2068) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Dave The Ice Age Knave) on Thu, 19 Oct 2017 20:49:00 In Reply to: 2006 9-5, RobT, Thu, 19 Oct 2017 09:48:02 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
We have had a 2006 for one year. To get it certified, the valve cover gasket had to be replaced since it was leaking oil like a sieve and the rear brake pad. Surprisingly, it had plain halogen headlights, something I realized only after I purchased the vehicle. After I ran the car for a few days, I noticed oil dripping on the pavement. This I traced to the classic timing chain cover/head oil leak. After a bout of self pity, I found an obscure post from a Saab mechanic about using JB weld to seal the guilty surfaces. Much to my surprise, it worked as suggested, reducing the leak to a medium sweat even after one year (Tip: cleanliness is next to godliness). Since acquisition, I also had the brake booster vacuum line fail which almost lead to a catastrophic accident and also had a heater valve leak. Over and above these items, I would have to say a bit of predictive maintenance to bring the level of reliability up (PCV line, headlight bulbs, CPS and temp sensor) and routine maintenance. The only exception is that I am getting a random ABS light. Rumour has it that the 2006 and up have a unit other than Bosch (can't recall the mfr) and so it could be difficult getting a repair or used part.
My impression, leaving the Dame Edna popularity contest out is that the 2006 handles with more crispness and pulls better with the higher output engine. And I continue to find new bits that allow me to continue tracking up to the alleged 1,367 new parts used for the 2006 model year. Bottom line, a safe, economical and remarkably fresh looking car for an enthusiast that can also turn a wrench.
No Site Registration is Required to Post - Site Membership is optional (Member Features List), but helps to keep the site online
for all Saabers. If the site helps you, please consider helping the site by becoming a member.