2016 Saab 9 5 Aero Repair Manual
Saab 9-5 The Saab 9-5 was an executive car produced by the Swedish automobile maker Saab Automobile. The first generation 9-5 was introduced in 1997 as the replacement to the Saab 9000 for the 1998 model year. At the time, the car represented a great leap forward for Saab.
In the United States, the 9-5 was introduced in the spring of 1998, for the 1999 model year. On September 15, 2009, the second generation was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show and production began in June 2010. It is offered with diesel and petrol engine, and built with only automatic gearbox.
Saab claims a whopping 2,157 changes and enhancements for its premium compact 9-3 series in 2008, but only a handful of them are discernible to the ordinary viewer. Redesigning of the sport sedan and SportCombi wagon keeps their basic prior profile, but lays on distinctively fresh styling that was influenced by Saab's Aero X concept car.
A new Cross-Wheel Drive (XWD) option will be available later in the 2008 model year on Aero sedan and SportCombi models; the four-cylinder 2.0T group gets XWD a year later. Hesston 5545 owners manual. Saab's 9-3 sedan and SportCombi compete against the Acura TSX, BMW 3 Series, Volvo S60, Audi A4 and the Volvo V50 wagon.
Saab also continues to offer a front-drive 9-3 convertible with a fabric roof. Each 2008 Saab 9-3 exhibits a serious Eurosedan personality. Confident handling is the rule, especially in Aero trim. An Aero SportCombi exemplifies what the modern wagon experience should be: Well-behaved under all conditions.
The 2.0T steers with a rather light touch, but one that's sure-footed. Spirited reaction from the 2.0T's engine, even with the automatic, exhibits little turbo lag but suffers a bit of downshifting delay and a slight hesitation on light acceleration. The Aero's V6 feels more effortless, and you immediately notice a difference in handling and roadholding. Aeros can be pushed vigorously into curves, remaining impressively flat and centered, and they ride more taut than 2.0Ts, but not uncomfortably, overcoming most pavement imperfections without fuss.
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Harsher bumps produce sharp body motions, but only for a moment. Saab's manual gearbox ranks among the best for easy shifting. Sport button (with automatic): For those occasional moments when energetic driving proves irresistible, the Sport button keeps the transmission in each gear long enough to boost responses smartly. Surprisingly, it works better with the 2.0T. Sport operation in the Aero is more stern, and high engine revs get rather raucous. XWD availability: As a front-wheel-drive car, the 9-3 is often left out of conversations that include the BMW 3 Series, Infiniti G and other rear-wheel-drive sport sedans. A new performance-enhancing all-wheel drive system should have more people talking about the 9-3.
Vehicle Details. Sedans and SportCombis have seating for five passengers, versus four for convertibles. Designers have substituted a black interior for the prior gray. Straightforward in layout, the instrument layout was clearly developed for easy and helpful reading. A big center speedometer is accompanied by relatively large fuel and temperature gauges and a sizable tachometer, but the optional navigation system's screen is rather small.
Aero seats, in particular, are seriously sporty, keeping you in place and well-supported as well as comfortable and bolstered - though not excessively snug. Getting used to the console-mounted ignition key doesn't take too long. Influenced by the sleek Aero X concept car, the redesigned 2008 Saab 9-3 wears a reworked face with a semi-wrap-over hood and curtly-tapered three-hole grille, reminiscent of front ends in notable previous Saabs.
Restyled wraparound headlamps can incorporate a headlamp cornering feature, which is standard on Aero models. Aeros have a unique front bumper, plus air intakes and brawny exhaust outlets that 'really accent the power,' according to Saab. Flared side-sill extensions and rain-sensing wipers are now standard. SportCombis are a few inches taller than sedans or convertibles.
According to Saab, 70 percent of the sedan's body panels are new. Several features have joined the standard-equipment list, including XM Satellite Radio, GM's OnStar communications system, rain-sensing wipers, a tire-pressure monitoring system and Saab's 'quiet tuning' package. On 2.0T models, 14-spoke alloy wheels hold 16-inch tires, whereas Aero editions roll on 17-inch five-spoke alloys. Buyers of Aero models are entitled to a session at the Aero Academy, to learn to drive their Saabs safely and effectively.
Both engines are available with either a six-speed manual gearbox or an automatic transmission, and automatic Aeros may be shifted using steering-wheel paddles. In the base-model 2.0T, a turbocharged and intercooled 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine produces 210 horsepower, driving a six-speed manual transmission or an optional five-speed automatic. A 255-horsepower, 2.8-liter turbocharged V6 engine goes into Aero models, with either a six-speed manual or a five-speed automatic transmission. Horsepower has increased by five. Each automatic includes a manual-shift provision, with a Sport mode that holds gears longer during acceleration and alters the shift points for braking. The V6 engine that will be fitted to the XWD models will develop 280 horsepower. Saab also is planning to introduce an environmentally-friendly 200-horsepower BioPower 2.0-liter engine in the 2009 model year.
2016 Saab 9 5 Aero Repair Manual Download
2.0-liter in-line 4 Turbocharged 210 horsepower @ 5500 rpm 221 lb.-ft. Of torque @ 2500 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: 19/29 (manual); 19/26 (automatic, sedan), 18/24 (automatic, SportCombi) 2.8-liter V6 Turbocharged 255 horsepower @ 5500 rpm 258 lb.-ft. Of torque @ 2000 rpm EPA city/highway fuel economy: 16/26 (manual); 15/24 (automatic). In 2.0T form, the 9-3 sport sedan has a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of just over $28,000; that's a bit lower than most competitors. The 2.0T SportCombi wagon stickers for closer to $30,000 and the V6 Aero sedan goes for about $35,000, versus $36,000 for an Aero SportCombi. When XWD becomes available during 2008, it will add about $2,000 to prices. The Fair Purchase Price, which represents what consumers are actually paying, is likely to be moderately lower.
Be sure to click on Fair Purchase Prices to check what a 9-3 is currently selling for in your area. Resale value is comparable to Volvo, but falls short of Audi and BMW levels. In addition to the four-year/50,000-mile warranty, plus five-year/100,000-mile powertrain coverage, 9-3s come with scheduled maintenance for three years or 36,000 miles.