Saab 9-5 Saloon 2.3 HOT Aero (250bhp) 4d (2001/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Lots of power and spec for the money.
Costs
Parts and servicing is expensive, but there are several non franchised specialists around.
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On the road
Driving
Smooth, quiet, handles well.
Performance
Superb with excellent fuel economy for the power.
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Living with it
Reliability
no probs with mine, but heards lots and lots of issues with others. expensive to repair
Image
low key, non-bling bling. blends in with the background untill you outrun BMW's, Mercs & Audis. then you get noticed. starting to see a lot more Saabs on the road now, so drivers are coming to realise they are special!!
Comfort
Slightly firm suspension, but this is needed for good road holding and handling.
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Security and Service
Security
Locks in reverse so impossible to drive off without the key. Deadlocks as standard.
Service
Helpfull, polite, professional, easy to deal
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Front tyres wear quickly. Nothing else.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes