Saab 9-5 Saloon 2.3t SE 4d Auto (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought cheap, good equipment for money.
Costs
Expensive to maintain.
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On the road
Driving
Comfortable and fast.
Performance
There's quicker but it's still very good.
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Living with it
Reliability
I've been through 2 turbos and now the big ends have gone. I've done 120,000 miles which is low for a Saab. I think I've just been very unlucky with this one.
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I was once told Saab drivers are old and wear flat caps! Not this one.
Comfort
Very good.
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Security and Service
Security
Supposedly the best there is.
Service
Saab have supported me reasonably well with 2 serious failures.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Engine has just blown! Almost unheard of with Saabs.
Other
Generally very good car until engine went. Make your own mind up.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes