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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Nothing.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Most people like the car. No negative comments.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, I would buy another Saab but unfortunately parts may become more difficult to find. I use a Saab mechanic and pay more than the asking price for service and repairs. However, this car has covered 20,000 miles and is very reliable.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    BMW, Audi or Lexus.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £5,500

    When did you buy the car?

    November 2012

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    A decent price for a high spec car.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    A car supermarket. But no hassle, gave me the keys to a number of cars and left alone to try out.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    I drive 66 miles a day to and from work. Most of the drive is motorway and the car sits happily at 70mph. Performance in town is more than adequate for a 1.9 diesel.

    What's it like to park?

    No park assist but to be honest, who needs it.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Blower became clogged up with leaves. Suspension strut on driver's front side failed.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Boot space.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Sat nav is very accurate.