Overview & Reviews

Saab debuts the high-performance 9-5 Aero Sedan and Wagon with 230 horsepower. Entry-level sedans and wagons sport new 16-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels, and all SE versions offer a turbo V6 and auto-dimming rearview mirror. The 9-5 Wagon Gary Fisher Edition offers a sportier exterior design and a Saab Limited Edition Gary Fisher mountain bike. A sunroof and traction-control system (TCS) have been added to the standard equipment list.

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

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

User Reviews:

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  2000 Gary Fisher Edition Saab 9-5 Wagon - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By Steve - November 20 - 4:00 am

  Purchased this car on eBay w/ 101,000 miles. I drive this car almost 200 miles per day in my sales job. Ive replaced the DIC, serpentine belt, and battery since owning the car. Ive completed routine maintenance when necessary (i.e. new tires, spark plugs, & brakes). Up to now this has been my BEST car for all the driving I that I do. This is saying a lot. Ive had BMWs, Jaguar and Audi that cost me a fortune in frequent repairs.

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  Great 8 years! - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By Peter - September 30 - 12:56 am

  Our 9-5 has been a really good car. Mainly use it as a winter driver these days, but it is comfortable, quick and very fuel efficient on the highway for the performance the car delivers. On 6 separate occasions reached over 500 miles (800 kilometres) on a single tank of fuel. Parts can be expensive, but taking our car to a local ex-Saab mechanic who has his own garage, its been wonderful. He immediately is able to diagnosis the situation and supply replacement parts at a price that a regular Saab dealer would not. Would I purchase a Saab again, absolutely but it has to have the performance, space and efficiency that the 1999-2008 95 has, which I understand is only about a year away.

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  Oh the Humanutty - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By Ipse Dixit - June 9 - 8:13 pm

  This is Saab #3 for me. I had a 97 900 SE T, and a 2001 9-5 SE V6 T. The 97 was awesome, but I was unimpressed by the 2001 V6. My 2001 was in the shop when I spied the 2000 silver wagon. The little 4-banger put the V6 to shame on my test drive. I was shocked to find out it was a 4-cyl! I absolutley love the way this car handles. There is the old 0-15 mph lag w/ the AC on, but Im a highway driver. I have a set of Winter wheels that I use for my excursions in snow and ice. I have put many SUV drivers to shame in severe snow storms. If only they knew it was about the tires. The Saab experience has been great with the following exceptions: 5+ broken fog lights, burnt out bulbs, DIC.

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  What a Kick A** Car - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By mwalker16 - May 30 - 10:15 pm

  Ok so this is my first car and holy crap is it fast! My friends love it and i love having the ability to past people on the freeway easily. I can overpower cars with v8 motors and this thing is a rocket! On the bad..... It does have small issues from now and then. yes the wipers, blower motor and rear window stoped working they were all simple fixes and it was worth it to me. IF YOU WANT TO NEVER HAVE ISSUES BUT DRIVE A BORING SLOW CAR GET A TOYOTA. This car will also save ur life in a wreck it is very solid. This thing is mean and for a car with nearly 150,000 miles it feels brand new. Thank you saab for an amazing first car I will for sure own one for the rest of my life.

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  Great Car for the Money - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By Travis Blount - April 12 - 2:16 am

  This has been an excellent car. I was hesitant at first to buy a saab but my wife really wanted it. I did some research and found most people had good success out of them. Not to mention the fact the dealer paid for the 60k timing belt replacement. We have had the car for about 30k miles now and have not had a bit of trouble out of it. The 9-5 has been great. I am suprised that they really arent more expensive on the used market. They really are one of the best buys out there.

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  Stand Out From the Crowd - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By Pats Aero - April 3 - 2:00 am

  Buying this car used, with Saabs massive depreciation, is the best bang per buck out there! Must get the 5 speed to take advantage of the overboost. Luxurious interior, good power, nimble handling, and best of all, you stand out from allthe So. Calif. ubiquitous MBZs and BMWs, because theres few Aeros.

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  just perfect - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By grasshopper333 - March 30 - 4:03 am

  This is a great car for the money. It drives so well my husband has scrapped the idea of getting a vette next year and will be buying a Saab. The wagon has all space you could want and all the comfort. I test drove competitors. Nothing touches the Saab.

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  2000 Aero - nice ride - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By sjprevia - October 13 - 10:00 am

  The 9-5 is a significant improvement over the previous 9000 in most every way. The Aero model is a great combination of practicality and performance. Roomy, safe, good gas mileage, run to drive and great performance. The ride is surprisingly comfortable given the capabilities of the suspension to hold the road.

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  I Like It - Aeros Rule - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By saabzerphun - July 27 - 10:00 am

  This is my favorite Saab. It is modern, crammed with content, joyously quick, solid, well-thought-out, safe, quick, still under warranty, fun to drive, and did I mention it is quick? The new- Saab dealer seems to want to take very good care of me, but the local used- Saabs-only dealer is a better bargain. I get 21-32 MPG and can rip off 6.6 second dashes to 60 and under 16 seconds to 100. It feels very composed above 125. Despite the good things Ive heard about its reliability; Ill probably buy an extended warranty before the 50000 mile factory warranty exires; some of the parts for this car are a bit expensive and I want to keep it for a decade or so.

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  Top Notch for the Aero - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By malapides - July 9 - 10:13 am

  This vehicle has provided a range of diversity with regards to comfort, performance, efficiency and practicality. I regularly take road trips with bikes on the roof, or gear in the wagon area along with friends. The car gets me there quickly with its powerful turbo engine (I do have the 5-speed), in comfort (the ventilated seats are a must in hot weather) and efficiently (frequently 30-32 mpg highway). I highly encourage anyone buying this car who lives in a snow belt to absolutely buy a second set of wheels/tires for the snow. This makes a huge difference. Overall, I could not be happier with thie vehicle. With 75,000 miles on it, there have been no significant repairs.