Saab 9-5 Estate (1999 - 2005) 2.3 HOT Aero 5d Auto (1999/V) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Old man with a working dog that doesn't work.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Mum loves it, mates think I've aged 50 years but are proven wrong once inside it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No, it's too heavy on fuel and the transponder failure really soured me to saab.
What are you likely to buy next?
Something a lot lighter on fuel.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£800
When did you buy the car?
November 2015
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Needed a car quickly, was by far the best choice in the aera.
What was the dealer like?
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Pulls well across the rev range, handles surprisingly well and the brakes are incredible.
What's it like to park?
It's about 3 miles long so it can be hard to find sports where you don't hand over one or both ends.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Transponder refuses to sync half the time resulting in no-crank failures to start. It's a £300 part (plus fitting and recoding) and apparently a common fault.
What's most practical about your car?
Boot is simply enormous. Takes 4 suitcases, a duvet and other assorted supplies with room to spare. With the rear seats folded down it took a 3 seat sofa.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Heated front seats, mandatory in Scottish winters.
