Saab 9-5 Saloon 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Bought cheap, good equipment for money.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Expensive to maintain.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfortable and fast.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    There's quicker but it's still very good.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    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.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    I was once told Saab drivers are old and wear flat caps! Not this one.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very good.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Supposedly the best there is.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Saab have supported me reasonably well with 2 serious failures.

  • 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