Saab 9-5 Estate (2005 - 2010) 2.3t Vector Sport 5d Auto (2006/56) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Don't know.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They like riding in it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes if I could.
What are you likely to buy next?
Maybe the new model 9-5 but not many around. Maybe a SEAT Leon ST estate but I'd rather keep the Saab for the next few hundred thousand miles.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£11,000
When did you buy the car?
August 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Can't remember what I paid but it was well under the Parkers valuation. never found out why.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Like Saab 9-5 estates.
What was the dealer like?
Excellent
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Lovely. They put the suspension from the Aero into this model and it made a big improvement over the previous 9-5 I had (a 1999 2.3t).
What's it like to park?
Same as any other car - you put it where you want it and switch it off.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes. Throttle body needed to be replaced. Went to a Saab (ex) dealer - hopeless. Went to an independent Saab specialist - excellent.
What's most practical about your car?
Space for passengers and load.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The engine/gearbox combination: smooth and effortless. Still a joy to drive and it's done 105,000 miles.
