Saab 9-5 Estate (1999 - 2005) 2.0t Arc 5d (2003/03) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I need to carry lots of stuff and I also appreciate quality.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Like the colour and all of the gadgets. Neighbours think I paid a lot than I did.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes - it's like driving a bank vault, doors have that quality solid clunk. Plenty of space in the boot - weeks' supermarket shop and pram in the boot no probs!

What are you likely to buy next?

Stopped making this now, but would defo buy the same! will get one of the last of them - i.e. 2008 turbo edition 9-5 estate model.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,000

When did you buy the car?

February 2010

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes, cheap as anything and everything working.....

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I needed a big safe car to transport my family, I wanted something that was well built and had depreciated like hell.....so the previous owner(s) would have taken that burden.

What was the dealer like?

A complete banker"!!! but the car was spot on.

What's it like to drive?

It's big and heavy but very sure footed. No need to shout on the motorways, it's a very quiet cabin.

What's it like to park?

Easy - it has parking sensors too,

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing so far in 2000 miles of ownership, had 2 warning lights come up but that was simply brake fluid and coolant top up. Light then went out as soon as the car was restarted.

What's most practical about your car?

The boot, it has lots of additional storage bins to hide items away. You won't need a van with the seats down, it's a dream when going to the local tip. Self levelling suspenion makes the smooth and safe goings,

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

heated front and rear seat, climate control and follow me home lights!