1999 SAAB 9-5 SE review from UK and Ireland
"For the money, nothing can touch it, fast, comfy and reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The drivers door lock not working, fixed by dealer, however later found a problem with the connector to the door when fitting a stereo. This is due to the plug not connecting properly.
Automatic climate control sometimes displays only two numbers and then rectifies itself.
General comments?
I had a stage one upgrade done before I picked the car up, however, as is usual with turbo cars, the performance changes daily! Can be quick, but handling is not sporty as the car doesn't turn into corners very well. Saying that, this is a big car and the Aero set up would rectify this.
The stereo is absolutely rubbish. A problem I had in my last Saab. No bass or you blow the speakers! Have since fitted all new stuff. Now sounds great.
Not an easy car to work on and the main dealers are expensive, I use an independent dealer, very reasonable, servicing is half the price.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.3 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 59000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 61000 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 900 |
| Date of Entry | 17th April, 2003 |