Saab 9-5 Estate 1999-

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  • Economy

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Servicing costs are high.

  • On the road

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not a nimble car.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Am I the only person to have an unreliable Saab? My first Saab and easily the most unreliable car I've ever had!

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Front seat support could be better - improved in later versions.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good warranty support (it needed it) but very expensive parts and labour and expensive annual warranty if required.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    2 DI units failed, 1 mass air flow sensor failed, DI unit failure caused damage to cat.

    Other

    SID replaced, windscreen wiper motor replaced, radiator fan failed causing overheating.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes