Overview & Reviews

An in-dash DVD-based navigation system is added to the options list. Arc models receive a new 16-inch wheel design.

• 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 am a Fan So Far - 2005 Saab 9-5
  By Bryan B - October 15 - 12:13 pm

  I love the look of this car, the wheels, the front grill, etc... with the black sport interior and the chrome style dash I think it is a great looking sporty car. Highway driving and parkway driving -- best I have ever driven. In and around town it is stiffer and you feel the potholes more than my wifes Arc wagon. Bottomline, I am very pleased so far.

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  Gas milage much better than advertised - 2005 Saab 9-5
  By keith - October 10 - 10:56 am

  I have owned my Saab for over 3 years. Bought it used with 16k and have added another 30k. Have spent zero on maint. Except oil changes. Gas mileage is rated 17 city and 26 highway but I get 33 highway and 28 in mixed driving, not sure how to measure city. No complaints so far. Love the rear parking sensors. Have an aero with spoiler so still looks good although over 5 years old. Sport seats are comfortable. You feel the road which I like but my wife hates. Also rides low (same like/hate). Harman Kardan sound is good but not amazing. Trunk roomy. Cant complain. I know resale is low, but will prob. Give to my son at some point and I only paid $22k used so not too worried

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  A Swedish Study In Contrasts - 2005 Saab 9-5
  By G Anderson - December 19 - 2:43 am

  This is my first Saab, which I picked up after many years behind the wheel of various SUVs and a 4x4 truck. Ive raced cars in the past, so it has always seemed incongruous that I was an SUV driver. Ive finally made the jump to a luxury sport sedan, and I could not be happier with the 9-5 Aero. The 9-5 exemplifies the Swedish design philosophy of refined understatement coupled with performance. Excellent road manners with enough stiffness in the ride to remind you that the car is made to handle and perform. The 2.3 ltr Turbo provides an excellent balance of torquey performance and fuel economy, while at the same time making you forget that theres a little 4 banger under the hood.

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  Saab 9-5 Arc - 2005 Saab 9-5
  By sl - November 7 - 7:33 pm

  This car handles like a dream, has the power needed in a quick start or emergency, but gets the gas mileage of a much less gutsy car.

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  Glitches Anyone - 2005 Saab 9-5
  By Chris Stevens - October 28 - 5:36 am

  This is my first Saab and maybe my last. I have numerous little annoying things take place. Cruise control stopped wrking for a month, roll over gas tank valve failed - cant pump gas into it, inexplicable oil leak & resulting engine knock, failed starter module - would not start, Auto setting for AC does not work consistently. But other than that the car has been great. 26k in 10mos on an 04 9-5 Wagon 2.3T. The car drives great, suspension is softter than my wifes Volvo XC70 - I would prefer less dive & roll and firmer, but it drives beautifully and gets 28-29 mpg on my 110mile commute. My stock Pirelli P6s grip well and quite.

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  my steel grey baby - 2005 Saab 9-5
  By rgloriamay - October 11 - 10:23 am

  went from 2002 se 9-3 to 9-5 arc. love the solid feel and handling. i think it is a very pretty car and this is my fourth saab. i feel very safe in it. only draw back is premium gas and am getting only about 16 mpg in city driving.

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  wicked fun wagon - 2005 Saab 9-5
  By tahcan - June 11 - 6:16 am

  I traded a G500 mercedes (which was a in the shop 41 days in the 8 months I owned it) on this great wagon which continues to amaze me everytime we stuff it full of stuff and still get in the high 20s on the highway. It is a manual which is a hoot to drive, it is excellent (with snow tires) in the fluffy stuff, handles very well, comfortable for 5 plus the dogs in back. I am not sure why there are not many more of these wagons out there. It kicks the volvo in turning radius by some 9 feet which is a major deal in city driving, bigger then the subaru, and i would not have considered another mercedes after the last one.

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  Saab 9-5 wagon did not disappoint - 2005 Saab 9-5
  By deacane - June 7 - 9:10 am

  Purchased based upon Consumer Reports ratings. I wasnt crazy about the rims on the Arc, but I replaced them with 17-inch rims and Pirelli speed-rated tires, and the wagon is almost perfect. Great car, great performance (7.0 0-60), and 32.5 mpg on the highway. Whats not to love?

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  csi - 2005 Saab 9-5
  By Stephen Moore - March 21 - 3:20 pm

  fun to drive, unique exterior styling sets it apart from other sedans

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  I Love my Saab 9-5 - 2005 Saab 9-5
  By Saab forever - September 1 - 5:23 pm

  This is my first "nice" car and I love the performance, comfort, and gas mileage I get (consistently 27-28 MPG). The Turbo engine is something I cant live without. Im looking forward to it handling the snow this winter!!!