1999 SAAB 9-5 S review from North America
"Worth the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Power steering cooling lines rotted and started to leak... cost a lot to fix. Water pump and connector got replaced due to noise.
General comments?
I spent 4 grand on the car (the body and interior are almost mint) and have since spent about 2 more on repairs and up-keep. Sometimes I scratch my head and wonder how they expected regular maintenance to be done without engine removal though.
Good car that can handle the highway and back roads very well... just be prepared to spend money when stuff breaks.
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| Stay away from this car |
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| A comfortable wagon that drives like a rocket, but in fact is a major LEMON |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 LPT Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 103000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 116000 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 9000 |
| Date of Entry | 29th September, 2007 |