$500 Grocery Getting Saab Aero Build

[xchox]

2003 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon/Estate/SportCombi

Bought it for $500. Guy delivered it 70km/40mi.

Got him to wash it before it got here. So far I have just cleaned her up and tested the turtle wax headlight restore product (disappointment galore).

As I have a lot on the go, this will be long term so do not expect frequent updates. I have included progress as well as some questions. ;ol;












Before the engine clean: (half assed as I don't have access to water)


Engine after clean (no water)




Headlights BEFORE Turtle Wax:


Headlights after Turtle Wax: (I strongly suggest "Micro Mesh")


Problems that need addressing:

Somethings leaking:


Oh... looks like something else maybe leaking:


Really need to replace the dildo-dipstick. Can't read it!


Perma Attach the mirror:


Seat Heat & Vent panel lighting (no image but the rear window switches center console light as well)





Lastly... Was she worth $500? She purrs like a kitten. But needs windshield, tires, brakes, and possibly clutch?

Feel free to throw help and ideas out there... Gonna be a learning curve: First time dealing with a Non-Euro-Euro

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Idle & Rev

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlhU8ePalOQ

[xchox]

Latest thing was the badge replacement. Even though this is a cheap budget build... I have Saab Pride. haha Have the rear one on order but got the front one done. All the DIY videos and posts I saw just has someone going around and around for a long time. I simple popped the hood... Pushed from the underside and cut with a plastic putty knife.

The back however was around and around for ever! haha














The back:

(It was a pain in the ass, Even with the plastic... scraped some paint. ;oops: Going to sand it down primer and touch up to prevent under badge corrosion before I put the new one on. I have a week anyways before the new badge comes in from either Czech Republic or Germany)

[MarcGSR]

It's in good shape for what you picked it up for. The car definitely suits you, should be a great project! Think of all the groceries you can get, haha.

[MiniD1CK5]

I dislike this as it's not a Lada niva

[xchox]

I dislike this as it's not a Lada niva

You would. Lmao

[hafast]

I'm your first sub on youtube!

[xchox]

I'm your first sub on youtube!

Sweet! Don't expect much. Also UPDATE:

[xchox]

So safety list as follows:

Machine the rotors. (Got new brakes anyways)
4 Tires
Resonator Pipe Assembly
Front Sway Bar Links
Windshield
Headlight bulbs
Wipers
Repair Driver side mirror
Battery.

Not bad for a rare car ive always had a raging hardon for... For $500. #winning

[RAGE]

thats not bad at all.. good lookin car, ive always had a soft spot for the saabs, my father used to own a 1987 saab 900

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[Mitsubaru]

Not bad. Can't argue with the price and that it's a wagon. Very practical.