For some reason, I’ve always loved cars that have covered 100,000+ miles, it really separates the good from bad, and whilst some cars start to self combust, others thrive.
Saabs of course, thrive, in fact 5 of the 9 Saabs I’ve owned were bought with over 100,000 miles on the clock. All, without fail have felt as sharp as the day they left their proud dealerships, not only that, but they have more of a story to tell, a unique personality.
Saabs become part of your family, a tradition that passes through generations and inspire you to take the road less traveled, I recently wrote a post about honouring our Saabs and maintaining them for the future journey; this page will hopefully celebrate these mile honoured Saabs.
The High Mile Club needs you (or should I say, your Saab). If you’re the proud owner of a Saab that has earned its 100,000+ mile / 161,000 kilometre honour I’d love to here about it, so send me a picture of your Saab, tell me a story and I’ll add it to the collection – the more the better.
I’ll kick off with our very own 9-3 SportCombi 2007
Neighbourhood _ United Kingdom
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 142,618
900 Classic Convertible 1993
Neighbourhood _ United Kingdom
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage_ 139,240
9-5 Anniversary Sportwagon 2007
Neighbourhood _ United Kingdom
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage_ 144,597
9-5 Aero Sportwagon 2000
Neighbourhood _ United Kingdom
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 182,662
900 Talladega Sensonic 1997
Neighbourhood _ Republic of San Marino
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 238,971 Km / 148,489 Miles
9-5 Arc SportCombi 2003
Neighbourhood _ Sweden
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 528,783 Km / 328,570 Miles
9-5 Aero SportCombi 2005
Neighbourhood _ Canada
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 228,118 Miles
9-3 Arc 2005
Neighbourhood _ North Carolina United States
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 101,206 Miles
9-3 1.8t 2004 Running on LPG since new
Neighbourhood _ Netherlands
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 294,402 Km / 182,932 Miles
9-3 2001
Neighbourhood _ Atlanta GA United States
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 123,456 Miles (nice)
900 Classic 8v Turbo Red Arrow
Neighbourhood _ Netherlands
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 316,781 Km / 196,838 Miles
9-3 Viggen Convertible 2001
Neighbourhood _ United States
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 100,000 Miles
9000 CS 2.3t 1996
Neighbourhood _ Vienna Austria
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 300,000 Km / 186,411 Miles
9000 Talladega 1990
Neighbourhood _ Helsingborg Sweden
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 362,279 Km / 225,109 Miles
9-3 Aero Stage 3 Tuned 290hp 2001
Neighbourhood _ Finland
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 434,046 Km / 269,703 Miles
9-5 2.3t SportCombi 2000
Neighbourhood _ Leiden Holland
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 336,110 Km / 208,849 Miles
9-3 2.0T 2008
Neighbourhood _ Indiana United States
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 100,000 Miles
900 S 1997
Neighbourhood _ Sweden
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 253,222 Km / 157,344 Miles
9-3 2001
Neighbourhood _ Maine United States
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 246,518 Miles
9-3 TiD 1998
Neighbourhood _ Czech Republic
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 239,788 Km / 148,997 Miles
900 Classic 1993
Neighbourhood _ Australia
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 207,910 Km / 129,189 Miles
9-3 SS 2005
Neighbourhood _ Michigan United States
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 127,648 Miles
9-3 TiD SportCombi 2007
Neighbourhood _ Germany (Home of the Autobahn and so much fun)
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 200,011 Km / 124,281 Miles
99 GL 1982
Neighbourhood _ Netherlands
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 301,036 Km / 187,055 Miles
9-5 Aero 2003
Neighbourhood _ Detroit, Michigan United States
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 144,146 Miles
9-5 SportCombi 2002
Neighbourhood _ Netherlands
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 289,471 Km / 179,796 Miles (Imported from US and dashboard change)
900 Classic T16 S
Neighbourhood _ United Kingdom
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 177,520 Miles
9-3 SE 1999
Neighbourhood _ United States
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 262,626 Miles
9-3 Aero V6 2007
Neighbourhood _ United States
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 117,530 Miles
9000 2.3 Turbo CSE Classic 1998
Neighbourhood _ Vänersborg Sweden
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 291,665 Km / 181,232 Miles
9000 Aero 1997
Neighbourhood _ Vänersborg Sweden
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 211,112 Km / 131,178 Miles
9-5 LPG 290bhp 2004
Neighbourhood _ Netherlands
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 401,093 Km / 249,227 Miles
900i 1987
Neighbourhood _ Denmark
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 302,224 Km / 187,793 Miles
900SE 2.0T 1996
Neighbourhood _ Seville, Spain
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 256,463 Km / 159,358 Miles
900SE T 1996
Neighbourhood _ New York, United States
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 280,998 Miles
9000 CSE 1998
Neighbourhood _ Connecticut, United States
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 206,553 Miles
900 Turbo 1985
Neighbourhood _ Connecticut, United States
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 335,741 Miles
9-3 Viggen Convertible
Neighbourhood _ Belfast, Northern Ireland
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 102,552 Miles
900 SPG Classic Convertible
Neighbourhood _ United States
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 150,595 Miles
9000 CSE Anniversary
Neighbourhood _ United Kingdom
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 143,352 Miles
900 SE V6 Convertible
Neighbourhood _ United Kingdom
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 151,364 Miles
9-5 SE 2001
Neighbourhood _ New Jersey United States
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 155,030 Miles
9-3 Convertible
Neighbourhood _ Wrightstown United States
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 103,454 Miles
900i Classic Convertible
Neighbourhood _ Belgium
Date of Entry _ June 2012
Mileage _ 261,564 Km / 162,528 Miles
9-5 2001
Neighbourhood _ Québec Canada
Date of Entry _ July 2012
Mileage _ 241,587 Km / 150,115 Miles
9-3 SE 2.2 TiD 2001
Neighbourhood _ Seville Spain
Date of Entry _ July 2012
Mileage _ 283,164 Km / 175,949 Miles
9000 Aero 1997
Neighbourhood _ Seville Spain
Date of Entry _ July 2012
Mileage _ 290,877 Km / 180,742 Miles
9-3 2000
Neighbourhood _ Vermont, United States
Date of Entry _ July 2012
Mileage _ 146,841 Miles
900 SE 1997
Neighbourhood _ Ohio, United States
Date of Entry _ July 2012
Mileage _ 289,903 Miles
9-3 150hp 2005
Neighbourhood _ United Kingdom (Owned by the nice guys at APL SAAB)
Date of Entry _ July 2012
Mileage _ 289,903 Miles
9-5 2.2 TiD 2002
Neighbourhood _ United Kingdom (Owned by the nice guys at APL SAAB)
Date of Entry _ July 2012
Mileage _ 120,051 Miles
9-3 T Convertible 1999
Neighbourhood _ Milan, Italy
Date of Entry _ September 2012
Mileage _ 160,000 Km / Almost 100,000 Miles (we’ll let it in to the club)
9-5 2.3t 1999
Neighbourhood _ Upper Bavaria, Germany
Date of Entry _ September 2012
Mileage _ 284,056 Km / 176,504 Miles
9-5 Aero SportCombi
Neighbourhood _ United Kingdom
Date of Entry _ October 2012
Mileage _ 115,179 Miles
9-5 Saloon The Christmas One
Neighbourhood _ Oregon, United States
Date of Entry _ December 2012
Mileage _ 220,000 Miles
9-5 SportCombi 2003
Neighbourhood _ Syracuse, New York, United States
Date of Entry _ January 2013
Mileage _ 126,950 Miles
9-5 2.3i SE
Neighbourhood _ Saratoga Springs, New York, United States
Date of Entry _ February 2013
Mileage _ 240,982 Miles
9-5 Aero SportCombi 2001
Neighbourhood _ Ottawa Canada
Date of Entry _ March 2013
Mileage _ 214,658 Km / 133,382 Miles
9-3 2001 (Goes by the name of Sid)
Neighbourhood _ United Kingdom
Date of Entry _ April 2013
Mileage _ 154,524 Miles
9-3 Arc Convertible 2004 (1st High Miler of 2014)
Neighbourhood _ New Jersey, United States
Date of Entry _ January 2014
Mileage _ 100,000 Miles
900S 1997
Neighbourhood _ United Kingdom
Date of Entry _ April 2014
Mileage _ 333,000 Miles
900 Turbo 16 1985
Neighbourhood _ Germany
Date of Entry _ April 2014
Mileage _ 530,087 Km / 329,380 Miles
900 2.0 Turbo 1997
Neighbourhood _ United Kingdom
Date of Entry _ June 2014
Mileage _ 500,528 Miles
9-3 SE Turbo
Neighbourhood _ United Kingdom
Date of Entry _ November 2014
Mileage _ 171,819 Miles
9-5
Neighbourhood _ Belgium
Date of Entry _ November 2014
Mileage _ 161267 Km / 100,206 Miles
9-3 2.8 V6 Aero
Neighbourhood _ United Kingdom
Date of Entry _ February 2015
Mileage _ 105,220 Miles
9-3 2.2 Turbo Diesel 2002
Neighbourhood _ United Kingdom
Date of Entry _ February 2015
Mileage _ 206,628 Miles
9-3 Aero 250hp 2003
Neighbourhood _ Scotland
Date of Entry _ March 2015
Mileage _ 123,456 Miles
9-3 HOT Aero Convertible
Neighbourhood _ Andalusia, Spain
Date of Entry _ April 2015
Mileage _ 165,319 Km / 102,724 Miles
9-3 SE Convertible 1999
Neighbourhood _ Ontario, Canada
Date of Entry _ April 2015
Mileage _ 241,205 Km / 149,877 Miles
9-3 LPG
Neighbourhood _ Netherlands
Date of Entry _ April 2015
Mileage _ 444,444 Km / 276,164 Miles
9-3 HOT Aero Convertible 2001
Neighbourhood _ Italy
Date of Entry _ May 2016
Mileage _ 112,500 Miles
900 SPG 1988
Neighbourhood _ Michigan. United States
Date of Entry _ June 2016
Mileage _ 194,361 Miles
Saab vs. Scepticism 
I am now on my 8th Saab with over 100,000 including my 2001 Viggen and 2007 9-5 Aero Combi. Three of them were totaled by other people’s negligence but nothing beats driving the Millionth Mile at the 2006 SAAB Convention at Lake George, NY.
On aggregate I have drived over 3 million mile in SAABs since 1967. I bet there are are more high mileage SAABs than any other marque.
This was with the original engine and Turbo! Enjoy.
Wow, I had seen this gorgeous million mile 900 before, but feel privileged you’ve let me know, I’ll try and add the video, but do you possibly have a photo of the car and the dash so that I can add it to the collection.
I’ll plan on adding the combined mileage of all in the collection when they stop coming through, that should be a pleasing number.
Hi there, I’ve recently bought a 1997 900 SE Talladega from the original owner, I absolutely love it. Nearly 180,000km on the clock, and runs as good as new. I’ve emailed you photos a few weeks ago, hope you got them!
Hi Will, good buy, the Talladega had a few nice touches too. Sorry, i’ve been pretty stacked over the past few weeks, will catch up with my emails soon. Thanks for sending.
It takes me 12-13 years to reach 100,000 mi., 😦
Hah, don’t worry, send me a photo to add to the collection when you’re done. Following my own rules, I can’t add my 2011 9-3 as its only done 14,000 😦
My 95 was getting 100k a year for a few years, its at 350k, in 4 years, lots of traveling….
One head gasket and 5 sump drops and its been great, Still looks brand new,
bought it used with 40k 5 years ago, so far its been the best car I have ever owned, well its my first car so cant really compare, but I imagine that most cant get 350 with out 2-3 drive-trains.
Nice story and sure it’ll carry on being great. If you have any pics I’d be glad to add it to the High Mile Club too.
I sent a email to the address with pictures.
Also have a 93 with 180k that runs as well.
First SAAB a ’69 96 went over 100,000 but 10 years living in East Coast U.S. salt did it in.
Currently driving a 1978 99 with over 400,000 miles on it, recently having had upgrades of the suspension, brakes, gearbox and steering by Atomic Auto in Portland Oregon–a truly great shop. The car is even better than new.
DP
Great story, I’d love to add it to the collection if you have a moment to take a couple of photos, that would be great.
I hit 100,000 on my 2006 9-3 Aero a few months ago! It’s my first Saab so I intend on keeping it even after I get a 2011 9-5 next year 😉
Would love to see the 9-5 when you get it, keep looking after and driving the Aero, great cars.
Currently run a Saab 99 GL with in excess of 141,000 miles on it… Still feels solid and well planted on the road, and the engine sounds really fresh
Be great to have your 99 added to the collection 🙂
My 1995 900S has 247,000km on it. Last weekend, I took it on a road trip. I covered 1,500km in 36 hours, and it did it easily. Other than a couple of minor electrical gremlins, my Saab does not feel like a 17 year old car. I’m looking forward to hitting 300,000km sometime in the future
Nice, expect to see it added to the collection sometime soon
I have just part exchanged my 9th SAAB, a 9-3 with 108,000 miles on it, bought new in 2007, for a 2010 new style 9-5 with 5000 on the clock.
Shame, missed out on the High Mile Club, but then again, you get to drive a gorgeous 9-5 and enjoy putting the miles on that.
As ever, I’d love to see a couple of photos when you get a chance.
I am on my 7th Saab, I have a 2001 9-3 with 160,000, and just took a road trip this past weekend to Cape Cod, Ma, I absolutely LOVE my Saab.
Thanks Ben, every comment adds to the collection of time honoured Saabs.
I eat the road with my Saab… and nothing else matters.
I just got handed down my dad’s ’89 900 Turbo convertible. It has stayed in the family since my dad purchased it new back before I was even born. At first I was a little skeptical of a 23 year old car with 170,000+ miles on it, but man that old turbo still kicks. I’m looking forward to having a chance to drive such a classic car, and hopefully restore it to its former glory when I get older.
– The sound of a proper turbo will never get old
Hey Jack, your dad is a pretty cool guy then, he’s passed down one seriously nice car for you to enjoy for years to come. These old Saabs are built to last, and are totally iconic.
Really hope you enjoy your new treasure, look after it. You may like this i saw recently, a very cool 900
And I also expect to see it added to the collection when you get a sec 🙂
Yes, I would be glad/ very honored to. I’ll try to get some pictures and send them your way soon.
thanks dad 🙂 ❤
thanks dad 🙂
Saads are the best (comment made by my son and his best friend)
Have sent you pics of my 95 Aero Estate, 2005 in Chilli Red. 115k and counting. 🙂
Thanks for sending, I’ll add it v.soon, nice to see some still rolling in 🙂
Hi! Nice site…..i sent a pic of my Sportwagon. Are you still posting new additions? I hope so, we need to show the world that Saabs are here to stay!
Hi Scott, Thank you for the comments, and yes, absolutely, I’ll be adding your gorgeous Sportwagon to the collection over the weekend. It’s slowed down a little, still getting the odd one sent through though, and always great to see them, loving the stories I hear too.
Thank you for sending it in, great addition.
Thanks! Honored to be among other great cars. I’ll be sending my father-in-laws and my sons Saabs as well. Have a great weekend.
Hi Scott, I’ve added your Saab story as a post, hope you don’t mind, another great Saab, another great story.
Have a lovely weekend, and I’ll watch out for your other High Milers.
2002 Saab 9-3 209,000 miles I love driving it every day still going strong!
Send it in, I’ll add it to the collection, the more the better.
My saab is the last one on here, it’s my first saab and I’m hooked! I’m loving driving again.
2001 Saab 9-5 Aero with ~231,000 miles. Until a few years ago it was the main family driver and rolling up miles 20K/yr. A lot of costly small repairs but the big bits (engine, trans, turbo, suspension exc rear shocks) all original. Curious to see how long these things can last!
Fantastic, would love to add it to the High Mile Club if you have a photo, all welcome. Our SportCombi is over 160k now, I’m sure there will be a few things to replace soon, but enjoying trouble free Saabing at the moment.
Except for some mindless idiot scratching the bonnet 😦
I had a 1994 Saab 9000 and it had 325,000 miles on the original engine and transmission and the low compression turbo would put you back in your seat. Gave the car to a friend and unfortunately rust got the best of it.
I don’t often hear of rust on 9000s, that’s such a shame.
I currently have a 2002 Saab 9-3 convertible and it has 210,000 miles and is still going strong and I have essentially done nothing to it in the last 50,000 miles except change the oil and tires.
Fantastic, send a couple of picutures and I’ll add it to the club, 210,000 miles is something to be proud of after all.
I bought an old 1996 saab 900S, what are some things i should check to keep this baby going :>)
Hi, my first port of call was to send my 900 convertible off to Abbott Racing, they gave it the once over for mechanical and structural stability.
I had the underside steam cleaned and rewaxed and also cleared out the convertible’s drain holes. Mine was leaking water, so I replaced the radiator and a couple of hoses to ensure reliability, other than that, I changed the oil every 6,000 miles and just enjoyed it.
Looked after, they’re pretty bullet proof, you’ll find small things will need attention, check for damp in the footwells, take off the door panels and oil the window mechanisms (if electric) etc, etc.
I found the trip to Abbott reassuring, and trust them with any of my Saabs – if you’ve got a good 900, they’ll keep it that way.
Send in a picture of it if you fancy, tell me a story and I’ll post it, good luck with it, it’s an amazing Saab.
I am driving a very well maintained 1999 9-3 Aero with 190000 klm. I love it. Will post you a pic asap
Hi, be great if you sent in photos, would love to add it to club. Seriously great Saabs. P
Currently 534700km on a 900 turbo 16.
This week my 1995 – 900s SAAB also turned 333,333 miles.
Hi E, fantastic, again, would love to add it to the High Mile Club, congrats.
Who has the record in high milage for the moment?
Since I sent in the Picture 2 Year ago I have now 590 000km on my 9-5 2.2 TID Estate 2003
Lennart in Sweden
I remember your great 9-5 as it was one of the highest milers when I first started the High Mile Club page.
Yours would now easily be at No1, and although not a competition, I’d love to feature it again with a post and a few pictures if you have time.
Thanks Lennart
Ok I Will come back with pictures soon 590 000 km =
366 609 Miles
Hi again
Sorry for late reply but times fly or maybe I should say “kilometers flies”…
Today 5 Febr 2015 my 9-5 Estate 2.2 TiD 2003 passed 620 000 km = 385 250 miles.
So far it have basically only been normal service during the years, I have all repairs documenter since it was new. It started as a Taxi commuting between Stockholm Arlanda airport and Finspång. We bought it at 440 000 km in 2006. The most expensive parts that has been changed during the 620 000 km is:
1 Intercooler, 1 wheel bearing, 2 used Xeon headlights, A/C cooler, handbrake pads with wires.
Fully synthetic engine oil has always been used, changed every 20 000 km. Service program followed, automatic gearbox oil changed every 60 000 km.
Today I use it every day for commuting 220 km per day and it has never let me down.
Is it still the Saab with highest milage on this webpage?
Do you want some new pictures to update? If so to what e-mail?
Kind regards Lennart in Sweden
Hi everyone! My 2004 9-5 2.2 TiD estate has by now covered 334000 kms. It’s time I think to send a picture of it to the high mile club.
Lennart, I would be very interested in hearing about your car – what repairs did you have to do, etc. Is it still in good shape and runs well? I guess so 🙂 Cheers! Vladimir from Slovenia
Hi Vladimir, be glad to add your High Mile Saab to the Club, keep them coming. Send me a couple of photos when you get the chance.
I will soon be at 600 000 km then I will send a report about the car and more pictures. But basicly just normal service nothing done to engine so far. // Lennart
Just got my first Saab (gulp…been a Yota and Subie guy my whole life)
144K on a well kept 2000 9-5 Gary Fisher Edition Wagon … gonna be looking for advice and support through this mechanical transition. Love finding pages like this. Have owned a number of subies that have passed the 250K mark…hoping this Saab will keep up….
Welcome to the Saab club, no doubt your new Saab will easily keep up with your past rides and soon drag you in. Saabs kind of do that, difficult to tell others why sometimes, but they just have a knack of making you feel like nothing else will do.
A decent wagon is a gorgeous car, be great to see a few photos of it if you get a chance, send them in.
Keep in touch and so glad you happened on SvsS, great.
I too just bought a 2007 saab 9-3 2.0T. Now has 133k miles
Congrats, send in a pic for me, would love to add it to the ever growing High Mile Club, hope you enjoy your new aquisition.
Hi just passed 252,000 Miles on my Saab 2001 9-3 2.2 TID
Nice Rob, be great if we could add a picture to the club sometime
I’ve had my 2001 9.3 Se for about 3 years. It had 132,000 miles on it when I got it and it’s now on 171,000 and the engine is still going strong. Recently passed it’s MOT with only the front tyres being advised. I’m planning to replace it at the end of the year with another Saab, which will be my 5th. Currently in negotiations with the wife over what style, saloon, sport wagon or drop top.
Our SportCombi is on 182,000 amazing, to be honest, you can’t go wrong with any style, although the SportCombis are exceptional and so built for living, timeless too. Feel free to send me a few pictures and I’ll be proud to add it to the High Mile Club.
Have 2 SAABS at the moment a 1997 20.t convertible has covered 106,000 miles which is has just been put in the shed for winter, as a winter runabout I have bought a 2001 93 tid saloon with 127,000 on the clock, which when it behaves is great to drive but even after blanking the EGR and fitting new crankshaft sensor it still likes to light its CEL and go into limp mode, I may put it down to being a bad one and try to source a diesel wagon instead 😉 ps pics to follow
Now isn´t good time for SAAB. However, people still believe in these magnificent cars and we satisfy the pleasure of adding more and more miles.
“The high mile Club” is a wonderful initiative that has added a great number of excellent examples.
SACA members (SAAB Automobile Club Andalucía) also welcome our mileage with pride and satisfaction. In this link we recorded each every year:
http://saabautomovilclubandalucia.wordpress.com/kilometraje/
Paul if necessary, feel free to use this information for your fantastic site.
SACA
Oh wow, fantastic, I’d love to use this as a story for the High Mile Club, just more proof how great our Saabs are.
And as usual, thanks for the great comments on the blog, sometimes difficult to keep the posts going, but always rewarding when I know lots of other Saabists are enjoying them.
Thanks for sharing. SAAB enthusiasts left us a lot of miles and time remaining to enjoy these different cars. A real pride to increase the number of miles on the odometer.
Best regards.
SACA
427500 kms on my june 2003 175 hp SAAB 93 2.0t vector with Vialle LPI today.
Send it in 🙂 would love to have it on the Club page
Hello I have a saab which has done 206k miles. Is It worth Sending You A Picture Of It. ?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks
David United Kingdom
Hi Dave, sorry for the long delay, and yes absolutely, the more the merrier.
@derek smith check your diesel return pipes ASAP! They let air in to fuel system and lead to black smoke CEL light and limp mode. The unburned diesel (black smoke) will clog up EGR valve with carbon and cause this to fail also (can be cleaned & copper greased DIY)
The return pipe is GM rubbish and should be replaced with mercedes 4mm internal fuel line or silicone of same dimension! My car was off the road so many times and this was the root cause non start or long cranking to purge air from injection system etc burns starter eventually and dry injector pump is unlubricated so can heat up & fail) these cars have no tank pump- only injector pump so don’t self bleed- have not seen CEL or smoke in 6months/ 8k miles! Could have saved myself a fortune if I found this out early on! Getting 41mpg average now 🙂 I find the occasional ‘italian tune up’ on an empty motorway keeps egr (read turbo) working properly.
Have a 2.2TiD auto Estate 2004 on 137k miles – UK car now lives in Ireland. The service book shows that this car covered over 50k during her first year on the road! Barely any miles in last few probably down to reliability issues that just needed a decent diesel tech.
My 2004 9-5 2.2 tid wagon has just cleared 167,000 miles with the engine clearing 180,000 previous owner neglected which meant suffered a DMF failure shearing it from the crankshaft, but she’s still going strong and I’m glad I’ve managed to put life back into the old girl.
I am just about to purchase my first Saab , a 2010 Saab Carlsoon auto . This is a powerful and rare Saab ; is it likely to become a classic with so few made , and what do you Saab folks think about it !
Stunning car Ian, well done. Apart from years of shear enjoyment, Carlsson versions will usually fetch a premium. These ones feature a hugely desirable spec too.
You Lucky man Ian. Carlsson Saabs are amongst the most desirable especially ones so close to the end of Saabs last production run. You must post a picture so we can all be exceedingly jealous of you.
Yes please, photos
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My saab 93 has 100,000 plus mileage.How do I post a picture on your website? Thanks
Hi Richard, would love to add your Saab to the club, just send an email to saabvsscepticism@yahoo.co.uk
Hi
Now my Saab 9-5 Arc Estate 2.2 TDi from 2003 has passed 650 000 km or 483891 miles and still going strong! I commutes every day 220 km to my work in Södertälje. When we bought the car in 2006 the car was on 440 000 km after only 3 years as a Taxi driving between Arlanda airport and Finspång in Sweden.
During the years no major repairs has been done besides normal service with oil and filter changes and tyres, brakes either during my time as owner or before as Taxi.
The only little more expensive work I have done besides normal service (engine oil fully synthetic change
every 20 000 km and automatic gearbox oil every 60 000 km) is that I have changed 1 wheel bearing, handbrake cables and 2 x cpl used Xeon lights. At 600 000 km the first change of rear exhaust system was needed.
Nothing has been done so far with the engine or the aut gearbox.
Swedish quality from 2003!
Best regards
Lennart Savehed, Sweden
I will send some pictures via e-mail.
Tack, great story and thank you for the pictures I’ll add to the High Mile Club very soon.
I need to caution you, YOU NEED to clean the oil sump, that’s one thing, also update the pcv kit, Those are really the only issues with the 95, but sump can get clogged especially in the cold Swedish climate.
Lovley cars!
I have a 9-5 that has run 84.000 kilometers, as good as new! 😊
Thanks J, amazing cars, long lasting and super stylish
just make sure you update the sump pvc and clean the sump screen.
Thanks for the tip. Luckily, it’s looked after by a complete Saab genius, he helped get our old 9-3 SportCombi to a respectable 180,000 miles and the new owner is well over 200,000 now. I’ll ask him the question, but guess is, he already had it covered for us (fingers crossed).
only some cars need it, it depends on you year and engine, the 4 cyl saab B2xx engines needed it mostly.
just clean that if need be and change your trans fluid every 15k and coolant every 25k with distilled water end dexcool
Thanks 🙂 Saab knowledge tips always great to share.
1991, 9000 turbo, 5speed. Essentially a 9000 Aero before this offering was marked as Aero.
390,000 miles and counting..
Nice mileage RP, get it added to the club!
2006 93 almost 171,000
My Saab 9-3 2001 2.2 TID Now reached 280,000 Miles
Nearly run-in then Rob. That’s a great mileage. I thought my 2001 petrol 9-3 which was on 174,000 when I sold it was good, but diesels do go the extra mile or too. Have you had any major component failures or has it been routine stuff?
Owned since 102,000 160,000 New Gearbox as clutch failed in reverse and jammed in gear, 170,000 New Turbo (Fitted 9-5 Turbo replacement) 189,000 Fitted power steering oil pressure pipe, 250,000 both suspension mounts failed at same time hairy driving, 260,000 countless EGR Valve cleanings, 270,000 Hand Vacumn Pump fitted under bonnet to prime diesel injectors before starting as diesel drains back to tank as No pump on this model. 280,000 Front edge of Bonnet so badly rotted bonnet flipped up and damaged windscreen and bent Bonnet, 285,000 Nearside UK (Offside LHD) Rear Wheel Arch due for replacement as rotton away. Completed 183,000 Miles on a GM Opel 2.2 Diesel Engine.
I’m gutted.
My last SAAB was an 8v LPT classic 3 door 900. I got a pittance of a part exchange for it against a VW passat estate and that was really because I didn’t want to face the cost of another set of front wheel bearings (which were on the way out) which you get to ‘hear’ when you’ve driven a SAAB for a while, and at the time it was a ‘proper’ SAAB service which meant every time I spoke to them after a repair it was £600.. (1992). This one had 166,000 miles on it. It was immaculate. I wish I had it now. I had previously had 3 other SAAB’s and loved them all.
I want another 900 classic.
To be fair, my Passats have served well. 180,000 miles on the first, 300,000 on the second and currently 145,000 on my third.
We’ve just bought another SAAB. A 2008 9-3 Aero Convertible TTiD. Only 50,000 miles. This won’t be going anywhere, (apart from Italy next month, for a month, from the UK – so that’ll add a few miles 🙂 ).
Looking longingly at a 230,000 mile classic 3 door 900 non-turbo as a compromise for my previous loss currently. SAAB’s are still the stuff dreams are made of..
Great story and thanks for sharing, shame you haven’t got to enjoy your classic 900 over the past years, but 9-3 Aero convertible is a stunning Saab. Feel free to send a few photos if you get the chance.
I’m sure there’ll be some opportunities and I’ll do that..
2000 miles into our Italy trip and I have a couple of photos.. Everything is running smoothly and the car moreso than at the start. Having a decent run has blown the cobwebs out and the edges have been smoothed off the new front tyres making for some enjoyable motoring. Not at 1000,000 miles yet – but one day.. 🙂
Ian, thanks for the amazing photos, pretty jealous of an Italian road trip, I’ll share soon.
HI all
I have had SAAB 93 in the past and the current one 93 2002 model is at 205000 kms. I am going to buy 2007 model 93 with 196hp already has 210000 kms. It is in good condition, first owner was the SAAB dealer and then it was purchased by an older gentleman who has had it for 5 years. Should I buy this car?
your input and advice would be highly appreciated. thanks, sumeer
Hi Sumeer, obviously difficult to say without seeing the car, but no reason to worry about the mileage as long as it has benefited from being maintained by someone who knows Saabs. All of the regular service items should have been changed by now, cambelt, water pump, sump dropped and cleaned, etc. So I’d suggest going with your gut feeling – if it drives beautifully and feels tight, it’ll very probably serve you well. Good luck
HI, Thank you for your reply. I appreciate that. I got the car, it has been well maintained over the years with new clutch, water pump and climate control etc. The car definitely drives good and feels good.
Best, sumeer
Hi there,
first of all I want to say tank you for your much appreciated web site about our beloved Saab’s.
Secondly I own a 2008 Saab 9-3 TTid Aero with Irsch (factory) kit, she has now around 164000 miles and I am planing to go in two months to Portugal for holidays, which it will add about 1500 miles each way.
Question: is it ok to take her for another long drive? Watt should I look for before? I.E. clutch, gear box?? , etc etc
Regards,
Carlos
Hey Carlos, thanks for the appreciation and also the photos, I’ll get your great 9-3 added shortly. Personally, i’d get a quick oil change and check, but in reality, 3k isn’t much for a Saab, I sometimes cover that in a normal month’s driving so really shouldn’t cause any issues. Have a great road trip and share some photos if you get a chance
Hi, I hope you don’t mind me contributing, but we’re at 2900 miles of probably a 3800 mile trip and theres a few things I’d like to pass on to the modern day SAAB traveller..
Before I left I had the car fully serviced. This was about 4 weeks before the trip to allow for consequential and/or incidental things to crop up, which they didn’t, so, despite this 400 miles into the trip the “Service Now” warning popped up… thats about +1000 miles after the service – so I guess that wasn’t reset properly
😦
After 2000 miles we had problems.. “Reduced power” warning. So, you summise that it ‘might’ be a consequence of the “Service Now” warning or something else… DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) blocked or the EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) valve not working correctly? Couldn’t be the EGR, that was replaced about 2000 miles ago so guessed the DPF had problems.
Neither of those were the case. The Intercooler hose had split. Now thats just down to wear and tear with the pipes being 8 years old. The SAAB service centre we found couldn’t get a spare part so they ‘fixed’ it with sticky tape and rubber bits until we got home 🙂 We found them on saabparts.com.
So theres no guarantee once you leave home, but basic repair stuff would be useful and maybe a cheap plug-in analyser that would read engine codes to make diagnostics easier. Add in sticky tape and basic repair tools too.
Our SAAB 1.9 TTid Aero has survived 1000 miles with the “sticky’ tape fix up to now,without any warnings and we’ve ran a DPF cleaner through the system too – just in case – (increasing MPG in the process, surprisingly).
Ian, thanks for this, good advice too. I’ll sort the full journey post out very soon 🙂
Hi there,
Thank you for your info. Yes I have done a full service last week. So I am prepared for the travel. I am just a bit concerned about the high mileage of my car but looks like is ok for a Saab to do more and more miles.
Any way thank you for your help.
As an owner of a 2004 Black 9-3 Aero 6-speed I have racked up 301,000 miles so far. All that on the original clutch! For the past 5,000 miles I have noticed that the clutch is slipping and so I think it is ready to be repaired. I ran Castrol 5w 40 Titanium Edge Oil since the day I bought it with 10,000 miles. I do a lot of highway driving so I am sure that has a lot to do with the fact I was able to go so long on the original clutch.
Looking to get another 100k on the engine if I can. I have read many nightmare stories but I guess I am one of the lucky ones.
Happy Motoring!
Connecticut
Hey Serge, that’s a respectable mileage, and sounds like the type driving together with regular servicing has served you well.
I’ve gone through some 15 Saabs now and can say with all honesty, I haven’t really suffered any major issues. I always think the horror stories are spread way more than the thousands of uneventful, trouble free stories that could be told 🙂
Thanks for sharing, and if you fancy adding your high miler to the club, send me a few pictures and I’ll add it.
Hi again,
Now my lovely Saab 9-5 2,2 TiD Arc Estate 2003 just passed 700 000 km or 434959 miles still nothing done with engine or aut gearbox just service.
Kind regards Lennart in Sweden
Wow, that’s hugely impressive and proves Saab’s longevity prowess. Thanks for mentioning.
And one year later 750 000 km without anything done on engine or gearbox besides service //Lennart in Sweden
I hope you’re still running this site. Cause, ya know, the mileage on these babies ain’t going down 😉
HOW ABOUT my 1993 Saab 900s sedan just turned 310k miles.
597000 km on first factory clutch and exhaust.
in about a month 600000km
Fantastic, yep that’s what makes Saabs so special.
have a 2003 saab 9-3 vector ,2.2tid ,done 155,000 mile,engine sweet as a nut,replace oil every 5000 ,love my car .
awesome ,me 2003 vector just hit 157,000 mile and sweet as a nut.
hi will upload some pics of my 2003 2.2tid vector ,157,000 mile on clock,sweet as a nut,jay cornwall,still growls at me like a bitch.
Hey JD, I’m currently attempting to get the High Mile thing up and running again, see latest post, and if you’d like your added, get a pic over to me with the details and I’ll do my best. Cheers Paul