Saab 9-5 Estate 1999-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Compares well with the marketplace.

    Costs

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Outstanding economy - 40mpg while cruising at 95mph (in Germany).

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Quiet, effortless performer, ideal for long distance cruising.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nothing to write home about from a standing start, but massive torque provides loads of urge, even at motorway speeds, without needing to use the gearbox.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Too new to judge.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good looking for an estate car - alloys set it off well.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Mine came with cloth seats. Lots of adjustment and good standard of creature comforts.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    All the usual locks and alarms plus the traditional Saab 'leave it in reverse' lock.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Amazingly, the turbo developed a fault within the first week but this was quickly replaced and we were lent a loan car while in dock.

    Other

    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