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Adam C
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16th Oct 12 at 06:11   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
My Astra is coming off the road for a little while as it needs a fair amount of work, so my old man has offered me his Saab 9-3 Aero 'Hot' Estate as a cheap daily run about until my Astra is back on the road.

Has anyone had any experience with these? Or know anything about them? As to be honest I know sod all about them although I keep getting told it's a Vectra B underneath?

My old man knows sod all about them, so is anyone able to provide any info/links/advice on stuff I should be looking out for, common problems etc?

I believe it's a B235R 2.3 Turbo engine, it's Auto and it's done over 120k miles IIRC.

Here is a picture of the exact car if it helps, did have a front splitter when he first got it, but wouldn't go up the drive with it on.


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16th Oct 12 at 07:33   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
If it works and it's cheap why not?

It'll drink go juice though
Adam C
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I'm buying it either way and petrol isn't an issue, just wanted an idea if there where any common problems or issues I should keep an eye out for.

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Jay
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Know alls quoting top gear
Adam C
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Must have missed that episode, just like I'll be missing that bandwagon

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Jay
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Not the best looking but a nice big comfy cruiser, can't go wrong really
fazza
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I love the look of most saabs but dont like the dash on them, so ive never owned one for that reason

Adam C
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Yea it is a bit quirky inside, obvious they made planes by the fasten seatbelts sign stuck up on the roof

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John
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That's a 9-5, they are quick.
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quote:
Originally posted by John
That's a 9-5, they are quick.


It is as well myself.

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Dom
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Brother had one on the same plate and it was pretty decent all in. Although i wouldn't say it was cheap to run and they can easily get single MPG figures if you punt it around.
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has it had the oil changed recently? iirc they are a git for getting blocked strainers causing oil starvation and engine death.

might be worth whipping the sump off for a quick check and clean out just for peace of mind

 
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