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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  Functional, fast ,and fun Aero Wagon - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By rlatkin - June 7 - 10:00 am

  A fast sporty car that loves that loves the twisties while carrying two adults, two or three kids and their hockey bags.

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  corrections - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By Matt Song - February 9 - 6:43 pm

  I want to correct other users comments. All Saab 9-5s have heated mirrors, they are integrated into the rear window defrost (front defrost works instantly, no waiting for engine to warm). XM radio is offered as a dealer aftermarket accessory that replaces a console cubby hole below the automatic climate control.

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  For a used car there is no equal, but... - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By Love/mild dislike - January 29 - 7:56 pm

  Reliability is less than stellar. I love my Saab. For the price it is far superior than any other car. Ride is excellent, lots of power, great ergonomics/comfort. I bought a used car w/49K miles, however the turbo blew at 53K (covered under warranty + free towing), the paint is VERY fragile (has gouges in hood from the tow, and keeps getting scratches in parking garage from other drivers resting briefcases on the trunk, top). I am now taking maintenance VERY seriously (there are several other common problems). However, for the safety, performance, and style there is no equal.

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  50,000 miles per year - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By Herb Hirsch - January 24 - 10:00 am

  This car has demonstrated outstanding reliability under very high usage averaging 50,000 miles per year. Saabs recommended maintenance has been followed consistently, and only Saab parts have been used. Now at 225,000 miles everything works flawlessly. I expect to put between 300,000 and 400,000 miles on the car before replacing it with another new Saab Aero. Today, the car still gets 27-30 mpg on the open road at cruising speeds of 70- 75 mph; weather is the major cause of variation in mpg when speed is in this range. I added XM radio and a Nokia hands-free cell phone to the car.

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  Sweedish Rocketship - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By dgtn - June 28 - 10:00 am

  This is my second Saab car. Ive thoroughly enjoyed driving this vehicle. It is sleek and sporty with losts of creature comforts. At night the dashboard lights up like a cockpit. Needs one more cupholders for front seat passenger.

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  My Saab - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By Retiredinky - December 23 - 2:00 am

  This is an excellent vehicle. I had the upgraded ignition system installed adding about 15 horsepower. This 4 cylinder turbo charged engine runs like a top and has plent of power. I get 24/32 MPG around town/highway. There is plenty of leg room and trunk space. The car rides like a dream. I have driven as much as 1900 miles with very little stopping and no discomfort. Overall this is a wonderful car. My lease expires this fall and I will either keep this car or get another one.

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  Built to Last - Designed to Protect - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By saabzerphun - November 8 - 8:33 pm

  I love this car. It is my 4th Saab; I have enjoyed it the most. Accelerating is a lot of fun; the manual tranny is my favorite part. Inside, the seats are perfect for long trips. Both front and back are heated. In the snow, you are the big dog on the road with a set of Gislaved Nord Frost 3 winter tires. I have had no reliability issues in almost 39,000 miles. At around 60,000 miles I fell asleep and left the road at 60 mph; flew about 35 and came to rest in the ditch. I needed a tow out of the ditch but drove it home and the small dealer I bought it from fixed it up fine. Im still driving it and, except for the drivers side front floor mat, the car looks and drives as new. Great car.

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  Saab 9-5 Aero sedan - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By DavidH - November 4 - 2:00 am

  This is the best car Ive ever owned. My last car was a BMW 740. Its comfortable and a blast to drive. It has been extremely reliable to date. The only complaint I have is that road noise is a litte loud for a car in this class. This supposedly can be improved by different tires. Ill have to wait until the current ones wear out to find out.

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  ABS Module - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By Ipse Dixit - August 26 - 1:06 am

  After replacing my own DIC (or IDM) for $319, I encountered another problem 2 months later. Warning lights on the dash came on; ABS, Warning Triangle, TCS. The speedometer and odometer stopped working. This all eventually causes the CEL to come on as well. I had it in the shop, did some research, reported this all to Saab USA. It turned out to be the ABS ECU. My service shop called Saab to see if theyd pick up the $2500 repaur cost. Saab offered to pay 1/2 and no labor (about $450). I said "no thanks" and did it myself for about $500.

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  Great car-great lease - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By timsmith - May 22 - 2:00 am

  This is my third Saab. Although I miss the quirkiness of my old 900s, this vehicle is head and shoulders above our old 9000cs. The car has cost us next to nothing to drive (especially once you consider the extremely reasonable lease packages Saab is putting together). The car has never been in to the shop for anything other than "scheduled maintenance," and Morries in Minnetonka, MN is even a reasonable place for an hour coffee break. I have really enjoyed this car.