Saab 9-5 Saloon 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good value spoilt by heavy depreciation.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Tyres are very costly. Servicing pretty expensive, too.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Very secure on the road and good brakes, but too much understeer.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Storming performance, but slow gearbox and a little turbo lag mar overall response.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Better to buy a Honda.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Largely unnoticed but tasteful.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Superb leather seats, good climate control, good ride.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Reputed to be difficult to steal. Insurance quite cheap as a result.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Dealers expensive, poor courtesy cars, car damaged by dealer.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Very strong engine - no problems.

    Other

    Tyres cost £150+ each!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No