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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  Saab 9.5 - 2005 Saab 9-5
  By bluegirl - June 17 - 7:23 am

  Love my Saab. Very sturdy. Nicely styled, good mileage. Fun to drive. Lots of energy. Have not had any maintenance issues. Could use more cup holders and storage space in front seat. Doesnt do quite as well in snowy conditions as Id hoped, but still reasonable. Repair for run into deer involving front bumper was very expensive.

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  The Rodney Dangerfield of Cars - 2005 Saab 9-5
  By Paul Perry - March 21 - 10:00 am

  This car never seems to get any respect from reviewers. However, after pooring over the road and track reviews of this particular class of cars the Saab 9.5 aero was the best value. Saab had a $5,000 sticker writeoff incentive at the time. Saab builds some of the safest cars on the road today. This car is flat out the most enjoyable car to drive I have ever owned. The list includes Lexux, Volvo, and BMWs. The Aero with a stick makes you want to take the car for a drive out in the country just to exercise the car. On long trips the car is great because it has the most luggage space of any of the cars in its class. To nit pick, I would have to say the cup holder is not "elegant."

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  3rd 9-5 - 2005 Saab 9-5
  By spotbearsd - January 1 - 6:50 pm

  Had an 01 and 02 9-5 Aero. This is my third Saab. Was a little nervous about stepping down in power and style, but found this car to be better balanced than the Aero. The lighter pressure turbo is smoother and the handling is much more predictable (the Aero model needs bigger sway bars and is skittish at edge of adhesion). This car is much more comfortable but still has me grinning when I want to drive at a good clip! I have not had ANY problems with ANY of my Saabs.

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  Fast & safe - 2005 Saab 9-5
  By Khalid - August 7 - 8:23 am

  This is the best vehicle I have ever owned. It handels well, especially in corners. impresive braking & all the Alphabits in it (ESP & ABS....) do work!The quality of the car is impresive so far. But the only problim I faced is replacing the battery four times in two and half years!

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  More good than bad - 2005 Saab 9-5
  By Brian - April 12 - 5:00 pm

  Awesome car. After a few trips to the dealer for some very minor things, the Saab is great. My service is awesome. Driving the Saab is a great experiance. It is a highway car though. Sways in tight turns. But on the highway look out. Nothing but pure power.

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  New to Saab - 2005 Saab 9-5
  By GeeWhiz - February 28 - 10:10 pm

  I first drove a Saab 9-3 Aero , but it was sold, so I drove this 9-5 Arc. The 9-5 Arc is more of a touring car and is larger and less sporty than the 9-3 Aero. The ride is much smoother than the 9-3 Aero and the Interior is better designed. I love this car - power on demand with the 2.3 L turbo and great gas mileage as long as you get out of city driving conditions. Only owned a short time, but all the research seems to suggest that routine maintenance is key and Synthetic Oil changes every 4-5K miles is a must.

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  Swedish Aspirations - 2005 Saab 9-5
  By Eric FitzGerald - February 11 - 7:10 am

  This car was an absolute steal at only $33k. Thanks to the employee pricing I got a top of the line 9-5 Aero for the price of a 9-3 Arc w/options or a 9-3 Aero w/ no options. The car is fast and people do look at it because it does look so good. Sure the handling isnt as precise as a BMWs or its not a luxurious as other cars in this price class, but when compared to other $33k cars, there is no contest! Ive always loved Saabs and having to tame the torque steer, lifting the ring to throw it in reverse and seeing the corner and reverse lights light up at the front corners. Its unique, its fast, it sounds amazing and I love the turbo whisltes that accompany my commute every day.

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  Expensive to keep - 2005 Saab 9-5
  By Disa - April 24 - 2:20 am

  Saw the price list for Service at the Dealership. Will sell this car after the free service. Charging close to $1000.00 for a major service. And charges of $480 for minor service. That is pretty steep to change oil and fuilds on minor service and that does not include pads on brakes or belts and timing chains. You will pay for all the free service before. Not worth the car.

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  Best Saab So Far - 2005 Saab 9-5
  By shelbysaab - March 17 - 2:23 pm

  Ive owned 4 Saabs, and this is the best one yet. Ive never had a car that offers so much performance and economy along with comfort and a reasonable price. Saab should do more to promote the 9-5, it really is alot of car for the money. Im sure it would be a best seller if it was available in All-Wheel-Drive