Overview & Reviews

Entry-level models get more horsepower from the turbo four-cylinder while all models get the OnStar telematics system, turbo gauges and two new colors.

• Satisfying performance, impressive luxury, reasonable price, wagon availability.

• Quirky Saab design attributes and ergonomics, uninspired exterior styling.

User Reviews:

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  So far so good - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By MJ - December 22 - 10:00 am

  One year old now and no service issues. Rides great. The 6 cyl. turbo engine is deceiving. It accelarates well from 0 - 30, and really well when you put it in "Sport" mode. But the real power is in the 30 - 50, or even 50 - 75 range. This car flies! It has tremendous passing power. The car is as smooth & stable at 90MPH as it is at 25MPH. No "turbo-lag". This car is smooth, powerful, comfortable. There may be more powerfull cars, or more comfortable cars, or even more reliable cars, but when you add it all up, this car gets high marks across the board.

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  So far so good - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By mj - December 22 - 10:00 am

  One year old now and no service issues. Rides great. The 6 cyl. turbo engine is deceiving. It accelarates well from 0 - 30, and really well when you put it in "Sport" mode. But the real power is in the 30 - 50, or even 50 - 75 range. This car flies! It has tremendous passing power. The car is as smooth & stable at 90MPH as it is at 25MPH. No "turbo-lag". This car is smooth, powerful, comfortable. There may be more powerfull cars, or more comfortable cars, or even more reliable cars, but when you add it all up, this car gets high marks across the board.

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  Saab lover - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By us-dane - September 14 - 4:06 am

  I got my 9/5 Aero about 3 month ago and im loving it so far. No mechanical problems at all.Driving 100 mph in the Saab is like diving 40 in other cars. It handles very vell and is comfortable to sit in for longer trips. There is so much power in this thing you can toy around traffic with all the power you want and precision steering.

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  Great 2001 Aero - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By alrennett - July 11 - 2:00 am

  Having driven the Saab 95 Aero for 27 month now it has been a outstanding preformer. It gets 26 MPG and has all the power you need in any situation on the highway and in city traffic. It is easy to park and is very nice looking. We still get looks in parking losts and at the store on the looks of the car.

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  Best Car Ive Owned! - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By salmal - June 12 - 11:26 am

  Ive owned my Aero since day 1 and mile 0. Picked it up in Trollhatten, Sweden and never looked back. Great acceleration at any speed, superb handling, and amazing comfort! Ive been up to 154 mph (German Autobahn) in this machine - what a rush! Only one bad stretch during my ownership - right after the warranty expired (4/50,000), I put about $3k into repairs (both CV joints/boots and front main oil leak), but otherwise its been the model of reliability. Expensive to maintain and hard to find someone to work on it, I wouldnt buy another one here in the U.S., but I hope to drive this one forever.

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  Pretty nice car if you dont pay retail - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By oddity2 - April 17 - 2:00 am

  My second Saab and a step up from the 9-3 with manual 5-speed. The interior is roomier and more thoughtfully designed and the exterior design is much more attractive than the 9-3, which resembles a cockroach. I chose the V6 because of turbo lag with the 4-banger. The V6 is quick, especially in sport mode. It cruises effortlessly at supralegal speeds. On regular gas it gets 22 mpg in mixed city driving, rising to 32 mpg on the freeway. The car was a sweet lease deal; various incentives brought the cap cost $8500 below MSRP. Having driven the car for 2.5 years though, I really think of it as a $32K car.

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  Bought it new - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By Doc W - April 22 - 8:23 am

  Had this car for 9 years and it has been great. Ive owned many European cars and the trick is to follow maintenance strictly. Maintenance is expensive, but cheaper than a car payment, and it looks as classy as 9 years ago.

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  i want a brand new 2001 saab wagon - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By m white - March 27 - 10:00 am

  After 138,000 miles with nothing but routine maintenance the turbo just blew. we replaced it and suddenly we have gone from great mileage (41 mpg on the highway) to 45.5 mpg! i love driving this car, i love the manual transmission, the way it handles in snow and wet and the comfy seats. i love the cargo space and the split seats and the heated seats. we drive pets and us to Maine and back every summer and need not to get stuck on the road.- i am thinking we need a new car but dont want to turn this sweet thing in.

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  happy SAAB owner - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By dnf - March 21 - 10:00 am

  You cant beat this cars overall performance and features for the cost (low 30s new). The beauty of the cars styling is in the eye of the beholder ... so, if you like the cars looks, I would highly recommend the 9- 5. I like the fact that not everyone drives a SAAB.

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  saab wagon 9-5 se - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By karen - December 12 - 8:46 am

  great car-practical and fun to drive-terrific cargo space-on star and phone very helpful.