2000 SAAB 9-5 Wagon review from North America
"Comfortable, but BUYER BEWARE"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Within one week of purchasing from a used car dealer, the muffler had to be replaced ($398 + $75 installation)
Within one week of purchase, the valve cover gasket had to be replaced. ($40.90 + $75 installation.
Within one week of purchase, the driver window fell to the bottom of the door. ($160)
Within one week of purchase, stabilizer links needed replaced ($94 + $37.50 installation)
Within one week of purchase, belt tensioner needed replaced ($149.80 + $75 installation)
Within one week of purchase, the CHECK ENGINE light came on; an emissions problem. ($60 for diagnostic check and re-set)
This week the CHECK ENGINE light has again come on. Can't afford to take off any more work to service it; can't afford to service it if I did have the time!
General comments?
Be very careful in buying a used Saab; this appeared to be well cared for, but $1104. in the first week of ownership?
I'm trying to get the dealer to buy it back from me, plus pay for all the work done.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 four cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 69950 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70500 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota 4Runner |
| Date of Entry | 30th July, 2007 |