Saab 9-5 Estate 2.3 HOT Aero (250bhp) 5d (2004/04) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Value for money, cannot be beaten.
Costs
Given the latest servicing (18,000 miles 1st service), very good. Fuel is average of 30mpg when pushing on, better when sitting on cruise control.
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On the road
Driving
Top Cruiser. I have covered 600 miles a day without blinking.
Performance
Watch out for the old bill! Surprises the BMW, AUDI, MERC brigade if you want to.
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Living with it
Reliability
I've had 8 Saab's, and never broken down in 180,000 miles.
Image
You decide. The ultra NON-badge. Leave the flash stuff to the little boys, or buy a SAXO with a big stereo.
Comfort
Best seats in the industry. I am 6'3"& have a major back problem, and can cover great mileages without a worry. Layout encourages safe driving because all controls to hand, and utterly logical. Personally, I don't rate the new 9-3 cockpit as highly.
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Security and Service
Security
Leave it open all night, and it sets the alarm on its own. Everything else is as market expects, or higher.
Service
Local dealer is better than Teflon covered silk!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None.
Other
Should have ordered SAT NAV, but didn't..!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes