1999 SAAB 9-5 SE review from Australia and New Zealand
"Can be costly to maintain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Twice the turbo blew.
Front passenger window failed.
Some paint blemishes.
Good note on all SAAB's, their badges peel, I can guarantee always if left outdoors.
General comments?
The car is deceptively quick, when you drive straight. You're always going 30km/h faster than you think you are.
The interior is sensible and long distances are too easy to accomplish in this car as a driver or passenger.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 95000 kilometres |
| Previous car | SAAB 900 |
| Date of Entry | 13th October, 2004 |