2000 SAAB 9-5 Turbo review from North America
"Disappointing performance/reliability for SAAB"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Blown engine - threw the #4 piston
faulty SID
trunk latch
electrical problem - unexplained power loss
seat belts don't function properly -
typical wear and tear - brakes, muffler.
General comments?
I have owned SAABs exclusively for the past 20 years. This model is severely underpowered. Although a turbo with manual transmission, the car drives like a dog. You need to turn off the AC to keep momentum on a hill or for passing.
SID died within first few years of ownership. I had the oil changed every 5,000 miles (synthetic oil). No diagnosis and no warning when engine blew.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 6 cylinder turbo V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 51000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 142000 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 900 |
| Date of Entry | 11th September, 2006 |