1998 SAAB 9-5 LPT review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Climate control goes into calibrate mode unpredicatably, then sorts itself out. Service theft alarm caption appears at random.
Whine in second gear when cold.
General comments?
My second 9-5. Faults will be brought to dealer's attention at first service.
Superb comfort, good ride quality. Manual gearbox one of the best I've experienced (apart from whine in second gear from cold - hopefully warranty will sort this out) Impressively quiet. Economical for large car. Everyone loves dashboard layout for its ease of use, clarity and outstanding ergonomics. Headlights are powerful and have excellent illumination pattern. Cloth upholstery appears durable. Most annoying features: Bleeps to remind you to belt up (can be turned off by dealer). Windows autoopen, but no autoclose function. Best features: Cup holder, comfort, ride, dashboard. Climate control is excellent also (apart from minor niggle with calibrate mode).
Impressive cruiser - I recommend it to anyone.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Date of Entry | 31st January, 1999 |