Saab 9-5 Saloon 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good package. Not a leader, though.

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Up to 40mpg on a run, insurance cheap.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Chassis not sporting. Ride acceptable.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Needs more torque at top end (power = torque x revs).

  • Living with it

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Love the style.

    Comfort

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Dislike seats. Difficult to get comfortable, lack of legroom.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Alarm set off by heavy rain and hail - annoying.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    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