Saab 9-5 Estate (2005 - 2010) 2.3HOT Aero 5d (2006/06) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Likes comfort with reasonable quality.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Useful load lugger, looks smart.
Would you buy this car again and why?
I would have bought the new 9-5 Estate, but never saw one for sale.
What are you likely to buy next?
Have recently bought a 9-3 Ttid.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£10,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
Reasonable PX for old car, all necessary work carried out in the price - brakes, discs,etc.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Have owned Saabs since 1983, no hatchback available after 9000, owned 9-5 Estate and Saloon previously.
What was the dealer like?
An independent SAAB specialist.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Rapid, flexible engine, little need for gear changing.
What's it like to park?
Long!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Headlight relay replaced at silly cost.
What's most practical about your car?
Space and easy rear seat adjustment to increase load area.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Leather seats, cruise control, ACC.
