1999 SAAB 9-5 SE Auto review from UK and Ireland
"Fast Car - horrendous Fuel Consumption!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All within the last 12000 miles:
Air Conditioning intake seal failed - sucking water into the car, cooling it and spraying it out via the cabin vents onto me and my passengers!! Quick fix @ Saab dealer - £100.
V Poly belt seized, taking several pulleys with it. £300.
SID info panel very hard to read - I'm told a common problem.
Constant overheating in traffic - have to put the heat on full to ensure it doesn't boil over.
Turbo gasket blew.
Turbo charger is about to blow
Drive chains are about to break
...time to get rid!!
General comments?
Considering the size of the car, it is remarkably quick - but fuel consumption is horrendous - 17mpg on a good day!
Even though I have had the above faults, I am not "annoyed" at saab nor the car- it is nearly 7 years old - what do you expect?!
Nice car to be seen in - paintwork is great, leather seats are very comfortable. I will miss it when it has gone.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 LPT Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 101000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 118000 miles |
| Previous car | Land Rover Range Rover |
| Date of Entry | 24th July, 2005 |