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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  Love/hate relationship with my Saab 9-5 - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By vtsaabowner - May 31 - 1:26 am

  I have a love/hate relationship with my Saab turbo 9-5 wagon. Comfy, lots of bells and whistles, roomy rear seat, nice cargo room. Very powerful engine. However I have had this car in the shop more often (and at a higher price) than any car Ive ever owned. Gas guage stuck, lights dying frequently, sway bar, turbo replacement, ball bearings. That doesnt count the things that have broken that I havent bothered to fix: broken cupholder, elect memory seat adjustment, theft-alarm battery. I know the Saab dealer serves great coffee but Ive been there too much and now it is time to switch to a car that spend more time on the road and less in the shop. However I will miss the fun drive!

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  I enjoy my driving - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By r34 - February 24 - 10:00 am

  My 01 9-3 was hit by a big truck on a highway. My wife was driving it and walked out ok. We decided to trade a little bit of reliability (not buying a Japanese car) with driving pleasure (buying an European car). We decided to get a certified Saab (you need it). The dealer didnt do the certification very well and we had to get them fix certain minor things. Overall the car is more responsive than my 9-3 and the interior is much better. It is more like a luxury sedan than the 9-3. We want to be there all the time, even sitting in the car doing nothing Now we cannot "escape" from Saab.

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  Saab 9-5 Wagon - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By dpalex - January 14 - 10:06 pm

  Bad wheel bearing, bad ignition module, bad ignition module 2, recalled ignition modules, poor / insufficient brakes, heater erratic, unreasonably expensive repairs, failing guide pulleys to timing belt, possible symptoms of failing turbo. Positively EATS tires with its weight.

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  My 2nd Saab this year! - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By Jay - November 29 - 9:46 pm

  I just moved up from a 9-3 SE to a 9-5 Aero. These are the first two Saabs Ive ever owned. The 9-3 met an untimely end but it wasnt the cars fault. So we looked around for a couple of weeks and found this gem. The ride is great, it is a little punchier than the 9-3, and these cars are actually roomy for a 66" guy to drive. Previous owner kept it flawless. Its eight years old with 53K on it.

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  Dont Do It - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By A Navarrete - November 28 - 6:00 am

  Great features for the money. They look great, are fun to drive and get good gas mileage but Ive chewed gum that was more dependable. Two Saabs and over $4,000 in repairs not including the warranty recalls. I thought maybe my first one was a lemon so I got another. I was wrong. They are all lemons.

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  The Most Fun to Drive - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By Saab RC - October 19 - 10:00 am

  My wife and I road tested various models of BMW, Audi, Infiniti, Acura, Lexus before deciding on the Saab 9-5 Aero. Only competitor for sheer fun to drive was the BMW 3 series, but that car was much smaller with poor rear seat and trunk space. After 28,000 miles, the 9-5 has been reliable, still feels rock solid, safe and roomy enough for kids, handles beautifully and oh, that turbo kick that presses you back into your seat! Nits: 1. the bumpers are poorly designed--if you get a few scratches on the black ribbon in the middle, you have to replace the whole thing. 2. Road noise is greater than it should be for a car in this range, especially on concrete highways