Saab 9-5 Saloon 2.3t SE 4d (1998/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I paid £20,000 for the car when it was 13 months old, like most cars they are much cheaper now in real terms. My garage man tells me it is now worth only £4,000.
Costs
Keep away from main dealers. I use a local garage that specialises in only Saab cars and does a good job at a reasonable cost.
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On the road
Driving
Nice car to drive on open roads and motorways. It is capable of some very high speeds at which you feel secure. It is easy to do 100mph and not realise it.
Performance
You can not fault it; for such a heavy car it can really move with lots of low revs pulling power.
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Living with it
Reliability
Within 3 months of buying the car, fuel injection system failed; second one failed, new engine management card fitted. Bad oil leak from timing chain cover, rear shocks fitted and linkage bushes, digits disappear from air con display. Not good so far.
Image
It is individual. Not many about.
Comfort
Very nice long distance cruiser with plenty of leg and head room.
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Security and Service
Security
No one has atempted to break in or steal it, yet sometimes I wish they would.
Service
Dealers are expensive - find an independent specialist.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Fuel injection system, engine management system, oil leak.
Other
Rear suspension. The cabin heater/ air con blower has just failed.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No