[{"id": 16084626, "authorName": "eee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eee/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by eee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731343227, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16084889, "authorName": "lewtus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewtus/", "bidAmount": 1600, "content": "$1,600 bid placed by lewtus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731345433, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16084899, "authorName": "lewtus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewtus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seen a red one like that before.. and it's a 5-speed. And it was maintained by a reputable Saab shop... Hmm. Yeah I'll put a bid in", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731345489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16084925, "authorName": "quadrun1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/quadrun1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, stunning. Never would have guessed that a 9-5 would look so good in red!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731345730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16084941, "authorName": "Diamond_Dave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diamond_dave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "While I prefer the older 9000 Aero body style, there is just so much performance, comfort, and driving dynamics in these sedans. Very surprising to see them with such low miles.\r\n\r\nA night video showing the dash gauges in \"night mode\" would be tremendous. Such a cool feature for road warriors.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731345846, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16085022, "authorName": "eee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eee/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by eee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731346417, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16085388, "authorName": "johnsha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnsha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do we have any service records?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731348670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16085395, "authorName": "johnsha", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnsha/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by johnsha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731348701, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16085677, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@johnsha We did not receive additional records, only those in the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731350329, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16088831, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The car also includes all of the original documentation and books.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731361359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16089079, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here's a driving video!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731362246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16090006, "authorName": "shaferlv", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shaferlv/", "bidAmount": 2727, "content": "$2,727 bid placed by shaferlv", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731365491, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16090894, "authorName": "SaabFan4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabfan4/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh man, what a beaut! I just sold my Viggen and \u201808 9-5 Aero Sportcombi to permanently get out of Saabs. I\u2019m going to need to delete my account to stop myself from bidding on this one and getting back into them!", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1731368367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16091864, "authorName": "eee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eee/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by eee", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731377262, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16091963, "authorName": "jjcapurro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjcapurro/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by jjcapurro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731378728, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16093019, "authorName": "sy1616", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sy1616/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How I miss my 9-5 Aero, gosh what a great car it was. So which Saab was still around.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1731418630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16093023, "authorName": "sy1616", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sy1616/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I prefered my 9-5 Aero over any of my last 12 BMWs (half M cars), numerous AMGs and certainly and S Audi I\u2019ve had. Such near perfect cars.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1731418748, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16093163, "authorName": "SAABDreams", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabdreams/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by SAABDreams", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731420286, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16093183, "authorName": "Tigers196884", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigers196884/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A Gary Small SAAB listed by @911r. Great looking 9-5 Aero. \nPedigree's don't get much better than this in SAAB World. \nNo Reserve too. Wow.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1731420539, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098869, "authorName": "Oldnfast", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldnfast/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My current daily is also a 07 9-5 Aero sedan 5 speed that\u2019s one of my favorite cars to date \r\nMany don\u2019t realize that the manual 9-5 Aero\u2019s have a overboost feature that\u2019s particularly noticeable once underway on the highway \r\nAgain the manuals only\r\nThis car looks fantastic in Chili Red! \ud83d\udd25", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731447789, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16099239, "authorName": "Athos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/athos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Lovely.\r\n\r\nFor the Saab conoscenti out there, can these be externally backdated to the at launch look?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731449690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16099827, "authorName": "JIMMY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Athos -- not really practical because the front bumper beam that is part of the body shell is a couple of inches further forward. You would have to weld on the earlier beam and then replace all of the front sheet metal, bumper and lights.\r\nAt the rear it would require earlier trunk lid, bumper and taillights. Wiring modifications would be needed . And then there is the dash and interior panels....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731455494, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16101106, "authorName": "Athos", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/athos/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JIMMY. Thanks, doable but probably not worthy. Interior wise is OK, the updated bits may actually enable using parts from the NG9-5, like some of the NG9-3 guys are already doing out there.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731469357, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16110709, "authorName": "JHutchings", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhutchings/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definitely a great spec car\r\nMileage \r\nCondition \r\nWell represented by seller..\r\nI\u2019ll be watching\u2026..", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731552415, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16111964, "authorName": "egoexercised", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/egoexercised/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Uh oh. This one might take my money. What an unbelievable example. I have a high mileage '02 9-5 Aero that's pretty beat up, though mechanically solid. This would be a great replacement.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731592692, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16113303, "authorName": "Patrick_2012", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick_2012/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any idea if the serpentine belt has been replaced? Thanks, GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731603472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16113324, "authorName": "Patrick_2012", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick_2012/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it have one or two keys?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731603631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16113710, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Patrick_2012 2 master keys. both work one has some case damage I will photograph. Not sure on the belt but it passed our inspection. No excessive wear or cracking present.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731606424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16114401, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Keys", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731609202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16118920, "authorName": "egoexercised", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/egoexercised/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Key blanks with new shells are readily available online for those like me that love a nice, clean key.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731624971, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16119732, "authorName": "Alienviking", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alienviking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice 9-5! Wish Saab was still around.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1731633224, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16140478, "authorName": "Dmgwilliams", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmgwilliams/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For someone who grew up on front wheel drive cars I don't think there's a car I can drive faster long distance that isn't a full 100HP higher, even then. These are so well sorted they are flattering cars.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731873625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16144122, "authorName": "roadrosen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadrosen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "fantastico", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731943732, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16144245, "authorName": "MachineDreamin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/machinedreamin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any pet or smoker smells?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731944715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16144382, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@MachineDreamin No smells at all, interior is in excellent shape!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731945801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16144649, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An additional set of wheels with old snow tires can be included with the car as well", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731948107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16144756, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731948884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16144839, "authorName": "stevfarr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevfarr/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by stevfarr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731949500, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16144972, "authorName": "Goodlands", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/goodlands/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Goodlands", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731950418, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16145478, "authorName": "zoltan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zoltan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If I'm remembering correctly these next to last iteration of 9-5 only got the manual in the sedan. The only thing I hate is the cheap GM non-nav head unit... Which thankfully this one doesn't have. I love the look and color! GLWS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731953146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16145704, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731953861, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16145849, "authorName": "stevfarr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevfarr/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by stevfarr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731954402, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16145961, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731954689, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16146059, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As we wind down into the final 10 min or so of this Saab auction, I want to mention a couple of helpful items before we reach the actual end:\n\n1. Make sure to refresh your web browser once in a while, I wouldn\u2019t want you to be off of the auction clock timer. It happens to me so it can happen to you too. Keep in mind the clock restarts for every bid under the two minute mark, so there is no need for last second bidding. Also, make sure BaT has your latest and greatest credit card info.\n\n\u2028\u20282. I am happy to assist with shipping, so bid confidently that we can get the Aero to you quickly and safely.\u2028\u2028\n\n3. I will be monitoring the comment section and emails for the remainder of the auction, so don\u2019t hesitate to reach out via the Contact Seller button.\n\nA special thanks to the BaT community for once again embracing one of the special cars we bring to auction here. Your comments and feedback are the best part of auction week. Good luck bidders! This is one heck of a fantastic 95.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731954991, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16146095, "authorName": "Greenzo1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenzo1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Whats shipping to 02472?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731955058, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16146123, "authorName": "wera135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wera135/", "bidAmount": 8250, "content": "$8,250 bid placed by wera135", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731955149, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16146202, "authorName": "EstobanMcQueen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/estobanmcqueen/", "bidAmount": 8350, "content": "$8,350 bid placed by EstobanMcQueen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731955315, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16146260, "authorName": "Greenzo1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greenzo1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for the quick quote. Wish you were on my coast! Car is beautiful. I had a 2006 9-3 chili red that I wish I never sold. GLWTA!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731955445, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16146232, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Greenzo1 Probably around $2800-3000 for enclosed transport. Open would be quite a bit less", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731955488, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16146291, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saabs are such great cars and they have a wonderful community around them. This one has been very well taken care of throughout its life and has the hard to find manual transmission!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731955523, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16146301, "authorName": "wera135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wera135/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by wera135", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731955542, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16146307, "authorName": "chaett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chaett/", "bidAmount": 8800, "content": "$8,800 bid placed by chaett", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731955560, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16146321, "authorName": "stevfarr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevfarr/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by stevfarr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731955590, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16146334, "authorName": "wera135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wera135/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by wera135", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731955619, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16146342, "authorName": "chaett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chaett/", "bidAmount": 9300, "content": "$9,300 bid placed by chaett", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731955632, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16146357, "authorName": "wera135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wera135/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by wera135", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731955662, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16146358, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not going to find another, don\u2019t miss out!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731955665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16146368, "authorName": "chaett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chaett/", "bidAmount": 9650, "content": "$9,650 bid placed by chaett", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731955703, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16146376, "authorName": "wera135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wera135/", "bidAmount": 9750, "content": "$9,750 bid placed by wera135", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731955730, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16146375, "authorName": "911r (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/911r/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a county of origin Y car built in Sweden!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731955730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16146395, "authorName": "chaett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chaett/", "bidAmount": 9950, "content": "$9,950 bid placed by chaett", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731955781, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16146405, "authorName": "FJBERT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fjbert/", "bidAmount": 10100, "content": "$10,100 bid placed by FJBERT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731955806, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16146408, "authorName": "stevfarr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevfarr/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by stevfarr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731955819, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16146417, "authorName": "FJBERT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fjbert/", "bidAmount": 10800, "content": "$10,800 bid placed by FJBERT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731955855, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16146423, "authorName": "wera135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wera135/", "bidAmount": 11050, "content": "$11,050 bid placed by wera135", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731955869, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16146440, "authorName": "chaett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chaett/", "bidAmount": 11300, "content": "$11,300 bid placed by chaett", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731955929, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16146462, "authorName": "wera135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wera135/", "bidAmount": 11550, "content": "$11,550 bid placed by wera135", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731956005, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16146475, "authorName": "FJBERT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fjbert/", "bidAmount": 11800, "content": "$11,800 bid placed by FJBERT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731956054, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16146481, "authorName": "stevfarr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevfarr/", "bidAmount": 12050, "content": "$12,050 bid placed by stevfarr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731956076, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16146489, "authorName": "TheMoparian", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/themoparian/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The want is Strong here...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731956108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16146513, "authorName": "jkutsch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jkutsch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some strong numbers!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731956196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16146514, "authorName": "stevfarr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevfarr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/18/24 for $12,050 to stevfarr", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731956197, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16146536, "authorName": "stevfarr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevfarr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had an '05 that got t-boned and totaled 4 years ago. Psyched for this! Good game, y'all.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1731956266, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16146559, "authorName": "wera135", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wera135/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Enjoy! Sold an '03 9-5 aero wagon a while back and still miss it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731956372, "type": "comment"}]