2000 SAAB 9-5 review from North America
"Great ride and comfort however larger side door pockets would add to convenience"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Serpentine belt and pulleys needed replacement at 48,508 miles.
General comments?
I've checked with previous Saab owners in my area (who have had up to 190,000 miles on their vehicle) and they state they never had to have the serpentine belt and pulleys replaced.
While my car is still under warranty (less than 50,000 miles), the serpentine belt and pulley replacement was not.
I was told that the warranty on the serpentine belt and pulleys is only 1 year or 16,000 miles.
Has anyone had a similar experience - the need to replace the serpentine belt and pulleys at such low mileage?
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 106 miles |
| Most recent distance | 48535 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Passat |
| Date of Entry | 27th February, 2004 |