Saab 9-5 Saloon 1997-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Much better equipped than German rivals at same cost.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Company car, so not qualified to say, but nothing wrong so far.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent motorway machine, turbo can be sharp from static if pushed.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Gets me out of trouble. Eats the BMWs for breakfast.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    4 out of 5 4.0

    It's a SAAB - enough said.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Individuality not the very common German menace.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Should have sports seats, but seats are good on long trips.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Usual stuff, plus it locks in reverse which should keep the herberts at bay.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent from Buckingham and Stanley local dealer.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes