Saab 9-5 Saloon 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    High depreciation makes it a cheap second-hand buy.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Saab dealers are dear. Go elsewhere.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfy quick cruiser.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Quick, refined motor.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    My head gasket went at 65k miles and again at 86k.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Beemer-like, but without the brash style.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Great for long journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Never been tested.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Poor design problems are the head gasket problem's root.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Head gasket design?

    Other

    It likes headlight and sidelight bulbs.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No