2001 SAAB 9-5 review from North America
"UNRELIABLE"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Can anyone help?? I purchased a used SAAB sation wagon 9-5 in 2004. It ran pretty well for the first year and then I ran into major problems! Te car will sometimes (at least once a day) not start when I put the key into the ignition. The lights, window, stereo all work--but, the engine won't "crank". Then, after waiting between 5 and 30 minutes, the car will start (after several attempts to unsuccessfully start the car). I have taken this car to the dealer and several other places to get the problem fixed. No one seems to know what the problem is... can anyone help!! I have two small kids and I need a reliable car!!
mbperotti@hotmail.com
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 22nd November, 2007 |