Saab 9-5 Saloon 2.0t 4d (1998/R) Owner Review
Want to know everything there is to know about this car?
-
Economy
Value
Good package. Not a leader, though.
Costs
Up to 40mpg on a run, insurance cheap.
-
On the road
Driving
Chassis not sporting. Ride acceptable.
Performance
Needs more torque at top end (power = torque x revs).
-
Living with it
Image
Love the style.
Comfort
Dislike seats. Difficult to get comfortable, lack of legroom.
-
Security and Service
Security
Alarm set off by heavy rain and hail - annoying.
Service
Better than VW.
-
Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Lacks top-end punch. Not as smooth as they say it is.
Other
Alarm plays up, but dealer not interested.
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