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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  Happy with the unique SAAB - 2005 Saab 9-5
  By K. Pospisil - May 26 - 3:06 pm

  This is our second Saab. My husband bought one while in college in Colorado and again recently. We have always enjoyed driving a car that is a bit on the unique side, and doesnt look like everything else on the road today. Our first Saab was a 900S coupe and it was great, even more unique looking than the current 9-5.

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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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  Excellent car so far & very good value - 2005 Saab 9-5
  By LASaab - July 5 - 5:06 am

  2.5 years and 35,000 miles in LA traffic, and no real complaints. A few minor service items, but the car has been very reliable (as was the 2001 that I had before it). Superb highway cruiser. Smooth & quiet, with good acceleration once you get over about 15 MPH. Excellent value for the money. This was engineered to be a BMW 5 series competitor in its day, and the quality level is in that category.

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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.