2002 SAAB 9-5 HOT Aero review from UK and Ireland

Fuel pump failure at 66K miles.

Battery replacement at 70K miles.

The Saab 95 HOT Aero is best described as boringly brilliant. It's comfortable, fast and safe. It will happily drive up and down the motorways all day long. This is the cars big plus point - it really is a competent motorway machine.

High Output Turbo gives genuine 150+MPH performance. The 95 doesn't feel as "GM" as the 93, which is also another plus point.

The Harmon Kardon stereo is superb - must be one of the best OEM car hi'fi's on the market.

Very comfortable electric leather seats. Light steering, clutch and gearshift. Heated front AND rear seats. Lovely car to drive.

Estate looks better than the saloon - esp in black.

The downsides?... well it's not a drivers car; the handling is not that great, which is a shame as the suspension is certainly on the firm side.

If you are looking for a competent fast comfortable motorway car, that's a little more individual than a 5 Series, it's worth taking a look.

If you're looking for all of the above, or perhaps want a genuine drivers car, this may not be the car for you. Don't get me wrong, this is a rapid machine... it just lacks high quality handling, probably in favour of comfortable high speed motorway work.