[{"id": 15058773, "authorName": "Maxtor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/maxtor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car. GLWA.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721748701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15058823, "authorName": "IMAUTOHAUS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imautohaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "UNICORN!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721749011, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15058898, "authorName": "lewtus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewtus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it but I'm scared at the same time. I wouldn't want to have to find parts for that but they are super cool. It's the last of the last Saab. \r\nIt doesn't even need its first fluid change for the xwd.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1721749575, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15058950, "authorName": "lewtus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewtus/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by lewtus", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721749899, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15059171, "authorName": "bobby077", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bobby077/", "bidAmount": 2300, "content": "$2,300 bid placed by bobby077", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721751695, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15061117, "authorName": "newcarpro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newcarpro/", "bidAmount": 2420, "content": "$2,420 bid placed by newcarpro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721759195, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15061249, "authorName": "lewtus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lewtus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like the axle boots are leaking. There's a lot of Grease around that area. Can you tell us more about any leaks on the car under the car and around the axles?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721759649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15062532, "authorName": "Jnorrgrann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jnorrgrann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought an \u201811 base model just before Saab shuttered. Ended up selling it three years later because we got in an accident and parts were nearly impossible to find, but they managed to fix it and return it, but it had more issues coming out than going in. \nOne thing to be aware of is the driver heated seats failed in these, mine failed after less than a year from brand new. \nWonderful car though - beautiful imo, incredibly rare, very comfy long distance cruiser. GLWA!!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721763691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15062768, "authorName": "SHAWNSA85 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shawnsa85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BaTcommenter @Iewtus Axle boots are not leaking, that's just extra undercoating materials, I touched them with my finger, and there is no oil.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721764443, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15063255, "authorName": "tommyko1416", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyko1416/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SAAB's last dance. They quite literally don't make them like they used to.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721766106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15064981, "authorName": "Bcisco3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bcisco3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I really want this after losing my 9-5 to an accident years ago. I\u2019m afraid the CA to GA shipping will keep me out. Only time someone hit me and I was so angry I yelled at them for messing up my car before I asked if they were ok.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1721773429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15065936, "authorName": "glebrig", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glebrig/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by glebrig", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721781516, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15067994, "authorName": "Jairo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jairo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Other than body panels, everything else should be standard GM parts and tech so it shouldn't be a big deal.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721830290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15068567, "authorName": "sy1616", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sy1616/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gosh I wish Saab was still in business! Their cars just worked and made sense. I miss my Aero.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1721835017, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15072111, "authorName": "SeanLIS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seanlis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A few checklist items to ask about; can we get a cold start video and S/R operation? Is the rear trunk light bar functional? Heated seats - not that you need them there but do they turn on and 'stay' on? (delayed light indicator off when failed). Tire size on the OEM rims? Image of Nav in map display mode please. I do enjoy my Bio4 but this is much nicer (just very far away). Thank you", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721848363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15075576, "authorName": "Tigers196884", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigers196884/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Might be the Cleanest 2011 9-5 left on the Planet. If this is a goal, would be wise to be all in. You'll likely never have a chance at a better one then this one. Great color too. Location of this one shouldn't be an issue. Best Wishes, Everyone.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1721862142, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15075770, "authorName": "SeanLIS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seanlis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Tigers196884 It's a minimum of $2500 to ship to the Northeast (where more new Saabs were sold) so location is a bit of an issue for many who value them.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721864244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15076259, "authorName": "newcarpro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newcarpro/", "bidAmount": 5420, "content": "$5,420 bid placed by newcarpro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721868792, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15077304, "authorName": "pforddc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pforddc/", "bidAmount": 5555, "content": "$5,555 bid placed by pforddc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721887384, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15080712, "authorName": "Andypiper", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/andypiper/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Andypiper", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721929055, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15082301, "authorName": "mjclaxden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mjclaxden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought my 2011 9-5 from Savannah, Georgia. I drove it home to Denver during the Pandemic. Trailer it? Nope. \r\n\r\nDrive it the whole distance. You'll regret NOT driving it home. The 9-5 is like no other car. It's literally a mind-altering experience.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1721934099, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15085884, "authorName": "pforddc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pforddc/", "bidAmount": 6900, "content": "$6,900 bid placed by pforddc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721952785, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15086299, "authorName": "randlaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randlaw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Do you have service records that support the mileage? The car fax is odd. The mileage is report in only 2 digits. That is odd, but the fact that every service center reported only two digits? Any idea why?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1721957006, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15089680, "authorName": "Staypuft15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staypuft15/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by Staypuft15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722013759, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15096628, "authorName": "pforddc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pforddc/", "bidAmount": 7337, "content": "$7,337 bid placed by pforddc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722052540, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15097244, "authorName": "Patrick_2012", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick_2012/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking SAAB. A couple of questions that have yet to be answered - so for the good of the order, I will ask again. Heated seats (especially driver's seat) do they work or not? Is the Taillight Bar fully functional? Does the cracked headlight leveling sensor impair its function? Does it have two sets of keys? Request picture of Nav in Map Display Mode. Thanks in advance for your assistance.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722083615, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15098384, "authorName": "SaabSnob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/saabsnob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of the LAST Great Saabs here ...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722096401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15098803, "authorName": "SHAWNSA85 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shawnsa85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SeanLIS\r\n@Patrick_2012 \r\n@BaTcommenter\r\nThe trunk light bar is perfect, no issue.\r\nThe front headlight is working fine, the shop already fixed the sensor.\r\nThe rim current on the car is one size bigger so the tires are thinner than OEM, but you will get both of them. \r\nDriver-side heated seats stay on sometimes, and passenger-heated seats stay on.\r\nThe navigation system is working, I will try to see if I can upload some more photos and a cold start video.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722099460, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15099177, "authorName": "DeusEquitare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deusequitare/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by DeusEquitare", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722100819, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15099577, "authorName": "DeusEquitare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deusequitare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SHAWNSA85 Note bid, hence credible comments follow. This is an impressive SAAB and you've got some bidders who have bought others. Can you also post photos of the passenger side dash repair and previous rear bumper booboos (the latter requiring replacement of the adjacent taillight)?\n\nIs the 11-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, and CD stereo with a USB input and satellite radio connectivity fully functional? The auction notes above \"The sunroof shade does not fully close. . . .\" Oddly, does pic 47 (rearview mirror) show this gap, i.e., about an inch or two? Or, is the gap bigger, and why do you think it doesn't close?\n\nThank you for the pics, description & answers to BaT commenters. Can you say why you got a couple parts to fix stuff (e.g., sideview mirror folding function not fixed) but chose to leave the fix to the buyer? Is it that you're just tuckered out with this one?\n\nFinally, close up photos of the \"Griffin-motif alloy pedals\" would be a hoot!\n\nGLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722102327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15099762, "authorName": "DeusEquitare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deusequitare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BaT commenters: One tip on buying vehicles. Search the VIN. In this case, a search only returns three hits, one of which is this great BaT auction. One of the hits is the prior sale on, let's just say a 'brand-X' site. The comments on that site provide important info on this car. Just a tip to enhance your savvy. \"Savvy Ke-mo sah-bee?\" (thus spake Tonto)", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722103037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15101454, "authorName": "SeanLIS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seanlis/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by SeanLIS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722109060, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15101469, "authorName": "SeanLIS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/seanlis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DeusEquitare - Note Bid; Kiss my Gritts", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722109104, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15101679, "authorName": "DeusEquitare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deusequitare/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SeanLIS very constructive but not responsive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722109777, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15102984, "authorName": "packardv8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/packardv8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've owned Saabs for fifty years, including the last 9-4X, but somehow missed knowing this model existed. Learn something every day.\r\n\r\n\"Other than body panels, everything else should be standard GM parts and tech so it shouldn\u2019t be a big deal.\" That's a big \"IF\". The aforementioned 9-4X was eventually declared a total loss because of a cracked windshield unique to that model and NLA anywhere in the world.\r\n\r\njack vines", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1722116444, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15103367, "authorName": "SHAWNSA85 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shawnsa85/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DeusEquitare \n @SeanLIS\n @Patrick_2012\n\nThe sound system fully functions. Sunroof shade works, it's just sometimes it decides to not close all the way, reset will solve it. I did this before and it will close. No idea why that happens. \nHUD and rearview mirror folding motor are because I can't find someone who knows how to fix Saab without damaging it, I had those parts for a very long time. \nTrunk light bar is perfect\nI don't have any damage picture because that was from previous owner", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1722121108, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15103466, "authorName": "DeusEquitare", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deusequitare/", "bidAmount": 11111, "content": "$11,111 bid placed by DeusEquitare", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722122307, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15118806, "authorName": "AlMontana", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/almontana/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why were replacement springs required in 2022.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722287860, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15121622, "authorName": "Staypuft15", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/staypuft15/", "bidAmount": 12021, "content": "$12,021 bid placed by Staypuft15", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722337032, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15125567, "authorName": "IMAUTOHAUS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imautohaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This Unicorn should be above 25K they are extinct!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722364586, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15125598, "authorName": "IMAUTOHAUS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imautohaus/", "bidAmount": 12750, "content": "$12,750 bid placed by IMAUTOHAUS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722364655, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15125710, "authorName": "Patrick_2012", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick_2012/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So are the dinosaurs.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722364983, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15125777, "authorName": "Patrick_2012", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick_2012/", "bidAmount": 13333, "content": "$13,333 bid placed by Patrick_2012", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722365174, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15125795, "authorName": "IMAUTOHAUS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imautohaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "fossils are worth alot of money", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722365225, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15125805, "authorName": "Patrick_2012", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick_2012/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Touche", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722365242, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15125817, "authorName": "IMAUTOHAUS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imautohaus/", "bidAmount": 13583, "content": "$13,583 bid placed by IMAUTOHAUS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722365274, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15125851, "authorName": "IMAUTOHAUS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imautohaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 7/30/24 for $13,583 to IMAUTOHAUS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722365395, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15125853, "authorName": "Patrick_2012", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrick_2012/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722365396, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15125983, "authorName": "fastdeals_htx", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fastdeals_htx/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This was a steal bummed I missed this", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1722365731, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15126078, "authorName": "Jor3llBR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jor3llbr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow congrats, \u2018armed robbery\u2019 for sure what a deal. Signs of a grave economic recession.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722365973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15126419, "authorName": "newcarpro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/newcarpro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats @SHAWNSA85; and congrats @IMAUTOHAUS on your 1st BaT win!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722366948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15127831, "authorName": "Tigers196884", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigers196884/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s a pretty sweet SAAB for $14K!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1722371675, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15128825, "authorName": "superlimit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superlimit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "bananas deal!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722374926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15131999, "authorName": "jbchinoca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jbchinoca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stolen at this price.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1722400104, "type": "comment"}]