Since I’m not completely Saab guy, any explanation is great to receive!!

2006 was the only year without an AERO trim. It was called a SPORT. But was essentially an aero. The dame got a much needed suspension improvement, as well as updated subframe bushings. 2008 forward all received the sport seats. There was a difference in suspension between the aero/sport and standard 2.3T as well.

Only in the U.S the 2.3L was stock. In Europe and I think the rest of the world the 2.0L(150hk) was the standard and the 2.3L was something you had to pay extra for. SAAB really did everything for the US market. in Europe we got the 2.3t and in the US you got the 2.3T. The big T was like 50hk more...

Thank you for information of my favourite Saab.

fun fact, the 1998 9-5 was the first vehicle to offer ventilated seats :)

I'm surprised you didn't include the ng 9-5 as well

I have a Linear with most options. It's the only Saab I test drove and owned(drove a 900 one time in the 80s). Once I replaced the water pump it's been very reliable at 210k miles. One thing to note is the Linear has 16" wheels

Ah that explains it. "The 1st Gen Aero (235 BHP) 40 to 90 mph out performed the Porsche 911 of the same era"... that is way I always thought on a motorway I could get around anything - it was manual!    Now got a 2010 Aero Estate after having a 93 1.9TiD Diesel in between.  It's manual also l- oh how precise and lively it feels - not that the diesel was bad for torque at speed... My friend has just got a 2010 Audi TT 2.0 - the 0-62 acceleration time of the aero at 6.5 secs is only 0.4 seconds behind that Audi (on the official specs of both).  My friend was a bit gobsmacked!  Interesting video - Thanks

Love my 04 aero

Did I win the 100 thousand subscribers award?

In Finland, i always check the badge on the trunk when I see a 9-5. Most often, there is a badge which tells which engine the car has. There are a lot ot 2.0t versions, 2.3t, and 2.3T, and aeros (all 3 gens). 2.0t is the entry level 150( and up with newer ones)bhp one, 2.3t is the low pressure turbo, and 2.3T is high pressure but not aero. I have also seen some SE, they dont have an engine version badge on the trunk, I think. So it seems you could not get the 2.0 liter engine for the 9-5 in the us maybe.

In Sweden have linear arc  vector Aero. My first saab was 1997 saab 9-5 launch 97/98.  Just now i had saab 9000 97 a50 200hk. But 270 stage 3 nordic

Hi i live in the UK and I own a Midnight Blue 2003 Saab 9-5 Aero Sedan/Saloon and its got every optional extra minus the Sunroof But its got the 5 Speed automatic and it's got the navigation system which is factory it has the beige leather interior but recently the door pull handles on the door rotted so i put gray handles in place and also my Saab 9-5 Aero only has 79,000 Miles And its got the B235R 250 BHP And there is no sludge in my Engine as i change my oil every 5,000 Miles there is so many optional Extras on and it's got the ventilated seats and heated rear seats its got automatic folding mirrors that Don't Work its got the Xenon Headlights and it came with an Alarm but i ended up removing it as it kept going off its even got a CD Changer in the Trunk it originally had a 6 CD Changer but i upgraded it to a 10 CD Changer But the only optional Extra it doesn't have is the Sunroof But that is my Saab 9-5 Aero Take Care

Great video!
However i think you forgot about one model. The 9-5 Aero Hirsch!

Maybe you can explain the Saab 900 and 9000 trim levels next

Also the amber'ed front indicators where only for the oversea
market. Linear Arc Vector where also from 2005 on the euro
market sold cars. Euro cars had also diesel engines.

Don't forget about Vector & Estate they exist in America

gj

Your videos are awesome ❤️‍🔥.  I was wondering does anyone know if it normal for a 2004 Saab 9-5 Arc turbo to shift into 4th gear at around 40mph slightly over roughly.  Just curious.  Seems to be shifting like butter so I’d like to believe it normal

I guess it kinda depends on how hard you are on the gas?

Not used to driving such a light car compared to my 86 boat of a car lol

@3:32.   That’s my car.   Lol.    It has been upgraded to aero spec motor.  (Turbo and tune).  The Gary fisher was only available as a wagon also.