Saab 9-5 Saloon (1997 - 2005) 3.0 V6 TiD Arc 4d (2001/51) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
understated, presence without the arrogance of a BMW or Audi
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
a hint of jealousy
Would you buy this car again and why?
probably not, overcomplicated, and difficult to fix or even detect fault by a SAAB dealer with the proper diagnostic equipment
What are you likely to buy next?
I'll wait for the new 9-5 to come out in 2009 and see if thats a better car
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Didn't buy from a dealer
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£7,795
When did you buy the car?
June 2006
Did you get a good deal and why?
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
good service and loan car available
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
fantastic when it runs properly
What's it like to park?
fairly easy for a big car
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
EGR valve £850 + VAT and fitting, Air flow meter £200, Swapped ECU, timing belt change £275, and the car still not running properly with an intermittent power fault under load that no one can find
What's most practical about your car?
power and economy....when it's running properly
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
bluetooth
