2000 SAAB 9-5 SE review from North America
"LEMON"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
30K and 6month after purchase - radiator $700
then ever 3 months something else - some standard maintenance, but still expensive
Oil gasket ring to turbo oil line $300 (labor mostly)
Muffler $400
brakes and pads $600
Motor for heat/air system $600
freon line for air has puncture - not working not required ($150 if I got it fixed)
Control box for lights $450
alternator, alternator belt and new battery $805
the list goes on... this is all in the last 3 years...
DON"T BUY THIS CAR!!!
General comments?
Don't buy this car!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80000 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 9-5 |
| Date of Entry | 16th November, 2007 |