2000 SAAB 9-5 Aero review from North America
"It is a beautiful and powerful piece of junk"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Check Engine Light comes on periodically since purchase.
Sunroof at 40,000 miles.
Display missing pixels at 50,000 miles.
Sludge Problem at 80,000 miles.
Short Block replaced at 80,000 miles.
ABS at 82,000 miles.
All four wheels froze in place at 82,000 miles.
Transmission at 85,000 miles.
CV Hoses hardened at 87,000 miles.
Timing Chain, Guide and Tensioner (?) at 110,00 miles.
Currently, engine Sounds like a diesel engine (110,000) miles.
General comments?
Customer Service in the beginning was great.
After the car developed problems, customer service at Saab Headquarters was like the defensive line of the New England Patriots.
Customer service at the dealership was not sympathetic.
I would advise anyone to get rid of the car before the warranty expires.
After the warranty is expired, that's when the problems start to occur or in some cases, begin the repeat.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 39000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 9000 |
| Date of Entry | 15th May, 2008 |