Saab 9-5 Saloon (1997 - 2005) 2.0t 4d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I have children
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They think it was expensive - it is to maintain !
Would you buy this car again and why?
No - too unreliable
What are you likely to buy next?
Renault scenic - At least you know to expect problems.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£9,000
When did you buy the car?
November 2001
Did you get a good deal and why?
Not really but Saabs are hard to find outside main dealer
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Big Comfy Family car
What was the dealer like?
Average took weeks to find tax book.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Good - the 150bhp sometimes lets you down when overtaking. Otherwise superb for long drives.
What's it like to park?
Poor, it has got scratches
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Lots: Gearbox not going into reverse, Throttle body clogged with oil, Timing chain rattle, sludge causing low pressure, two air con compressors, Direct ignition cassette, hot sir baking my children, Dashboards display(s) both.
What's most practical about your car?
Comfort and large boot - tons of room for weekends away with the kids.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Stereo does sound quite good.
