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Saab 9-5 Saloon (1997-2005) engines, drive and performance

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Performance rating: 3 out of 53.0

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

All the engines use a turbocharger but you won’t notice it on all cars as some only employ a light boost pressure to gently swell the power. The high output turbo (HOT) model is a very rapid machine.

Front-wheel-drive, but even highest performance versions are much less unruly than they used to be. Large power outputs are still better deployed through rear or four wheels. Soothing ride quality.