Saab 9-5 based on the Vauxhall Vectra?

I keep reading that the Saab 9-5 is based on the Vauxhall Vectra, but given the size of the car, surely it is based on the Vauxhall Omega?

Buying a Saab

I am thinking of buying a Saab - anything from 2002-09. Is it a risk with Saab in receivership? Should I buy from an approved Saab dealer or should I go private and buy a warranty?

Used car with a loud gearbox

I would appreciate your assistance with the following matter: I purchased a Saab 9-5 Estate 2.3 Aero manual (2005 05 - 1 owner and 105k miles with full Saab service history) from a dealer on 22nd April...

Downsizing from a Saab 9-3

I have a 2008 year SAAB Convertible 1.9 TTiD with 80,000 miles on the clock. Almost all of the miles have been motorway on long jouneys but I am now giving up the job that demanded the high mileage and...

Pressure washing car engines

I am about to sell the above vehicle and am having it valeted inside and out by an outfit recommended by my garage. Should I have the engine compartment, which is actually not that dirty,pressure washed...

Start up problems when car is warm

After my car is warmed up and I stop, turn it off and within 1/2 hour to an hour try to restart it, I have problems with it restarting without pressing the accelerator to assist the start. This does not...

Do 'snow socks' work?

I would like to ask if you have any experience of 'Snow Socks' for winter driving, that fit over the two driving wheels of front or rear drive vehicles as an alternative to snow chains? My vehicle was...

Who is responsible for taking care of my Saab's warranty?

My wife's Saab 9-3, new in April 2011 with the 1.9 diesel, needs correction of a faulty heater but the sellers will not embark on the work under warranty. The retailer surely takes responsibility for the...

Since Saab was liquidated, are my warranty and breakdown cover invalid?

I am the owner of a Saab 9-3 and have been hit by the company's liquidation. I am told by my dealer that both the warranty and the three years breakdown cover are no longer valid. Would you please cover...

Is the 1.9-litre CDTi 120 engine, as used in the Zafira as well as many Saabs and Fiats, really a "disaster zone"?

I refer to the answer you gave stating that that the 1.9 CDTi 120 in the Zafira can be a "disaster zone". Since I assume that this is the base engine that powers Vauxhall/Opel, Saab and many Fiat vehicles,...