1999 SAAB 9-5 Station Wagon review from UK and Ireland
"Deviations and unacceptable materials"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car had only travelled a short distance, about 1 metre, was moving slowly in reverse and was in contact with no objects of any description. Yet the suspension suffered a catastrophic failure. This car's suspension fractured on a cold morning for no apparent reason.
SAAB admit that there are 'deviations' in the cast suspension component and also the 'not acceptable' presence of a well-known embrittling agent called cementite.
General comments?
Despite these 'deviations' and unacceptable materials, SAAB try to make a case that the real cause is accident damage.
SAAB get their lawyers to claim payment of around £800 sterling for replacement of the failed component.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 0 miles |
| Date of Entry | 31st March, 2000 |