Overview & Reviews

For 2004, the Linear model is available only as a wagon. Arc models drop their 200-horsepower V6 and standard automatic transmission in favor of a 220-hp, four-cylinder turbo and a five-speed manual; an automatic remains optional. The Arc also picks up lower body cladding and is eligible for a 17-inch sport wheel package. Bi-xenon headlights are now offered as a stand-alone option on Arc and Aero models. Ventilated front seats, previously standard on the Arc, are now optional. Additionally, Aero models get a more aggressive lower body kit.

• Best-in-class crash scores, long list of standard features, plush highway ride, supportive seats, large trunk.

• Turbo lag at low speeds, suspension too soft for aggressive driving, interior materials could use improvement.

User Reviews:

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  I love my SAAB - 2004 Saab 9-5
  By Thorsteinn7 - March 1 - 10:00 am

  I love my SAAB. This is my 5th SAAB in 20 years. It is fun to drive, in snow and summer. Steady on the road. Reliable. In the evenings I sometimes just stand by the window watching my SAAB.

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  Sold on saab - 2004 Saab 9-5
  By dave strasser - February 6 - 9:03 pm

  1st experience driving a Saab. Fun to drive, gets up and goes with great handling, comfortable driving, very reliable, Saab design lives up to its crash testing superiority as a safe car. Wife just got in a 50mph head on, everyone ok. Im buying another without hesitation!!Great car.

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  My Aero - 2004 Saab 9-5
  By Peter - February 6 - 4:43 am

  I have owned this Saab 9-5 Aero for three years and it has been working without any troubles. Its a dream around town and on the highway. It is 5 speed.

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  saab 9-5 - 2004 Saab 9-5
  By john sise - January 22 - 2:00 am

  Good handling, great ride, comfortable seating, adequate luggage space - would be better if they still offered a hatch. Power seems slightly better than my 2000 9-3 SE, which isnt bad, but it should have more to make it superior to others in its class. Also should come with sportier tires and wheels to improve the handling even more.

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  Awesome Car - 2004 Saab 9-5
  By Dave - December 7 - 9:10 am

  I have owned a few BMWs and always thought they are the best cars on the road. This Saab compares - it rides just as well and is just as fast with much better gas mileage.

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  Im so happy! - 2004 Saab 9-5
  By Milan - November 4 - 2:00 am

  Pefect!The Saab 9-5 is comfortable, convenient and enjoyable to drive around town and on the open road. Clever ergonomic solutions, like seats with fans, an aircraft-style map light,roomy cargo area with a perfectly flat floor,with its high-output turbocharged engine, puts a lot of power under the pedal for quick throttle response at highway speeds!

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  Fun in 2nd gear - 2004 Saab 9-5
  By twowhiteshoes - September 28 - 10:00 am

  ok, this is a family station wagon, not a sports car. But when the turbo kicks in starting around 2500 rpm, usually in 2nd gear, you can have a lot of fun. Also, for all you SUV drivers out there. This has the storage you need but it gets 40 mpg on the highway.

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  Awesome car - 2004 Saab 9-5
  By Mestup247 - September 16 - 2:00 am

  This car is so fun to drive, manual or automatic. Its so fast...and sporty but great for anything. This car has been compared to BMW (and trust me I love BMWs) but really I think they run better if not the same.

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  Remarkable Balance - 2004 Saab 9-5
  By Slee_Stack - June 15 - 7:46 am

  Although Ive only owned my Aero for just over two months, Ive had some good experience with what this car excels at and what may be trouble spots. With all its gadgetry, Ive already had my share of glitches, most notably poor performing rain-sensing wipers, a result of a poor sensor. Various electrical gremlins also pop up on occasion, but are mild irritants at worst. The 9-5 in Aero guise is a great looking and oddly rare car in the sea of Bimmers, Lexii, and Benz that swarm the roads of Atlanta. While in no way a neck-snapper, the Aero has plenty enough zip to best most sporty sedans on the road. Where it truly dazzles is doing this and still returning 30mpg on the highway

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  More fun than should be legal - 2004 Saab 9-5
  By Rocklin Ed - June 12 - 10:00 am

  Saab 9.5 Aero: The road handling is superb with the 17" wheels and the Pirelli wide tires. The feeling is total and effortless control, especially on winding Sierra mountain roads. Braking has perfect feel. Ventilated seats are a great plus in Sacramento summer heat. Seats fit like a glove. I test drove BMW 525 and Mercedes C sport coupe and the Saab beats them both. What understeer? Turbo lag is there, but Im not drag racing, and when you kick it to merge or manuever on the highway it snaps nicely. Before you buy a sport sedan, drive an Aero.