Overview & Reviews

Saab's replacement for the 9000 line of cars is called the 9-5. Available as a sedan with a turbocharged four-cylinder or turbocharged V6 engine, the 9-5 is designed to compete against conventional cars like the BMW 5 Series and Infiniti I30.

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

User Reviews:

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  MY 99 9-5 - 1999 Saab 9-5
  By thausner - November 24 - 2:00 am

  This is my second Saab. Being a very satisfied owner of a 9000 CD (it was really an excellent, great performance car) I decided to purchase a new MY99 9-5 2.3 LPT. Even today, with more than 50k miles on it, I do not regret my decision. The car is very comfortable (way above the 9000 standard), very reliable, economical and still fun to drive. I also suppose that the safety standard is excellent but hope not to test this trait ever. My next car will be a Saab again. Unless GM makes a main stream car out of it (aka the German Opel) which could happen if they continue to prefer watching the financial aspects of Saab too closely.

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  Beauty meets power - 1999 Saab 9-5
  By Zach Leighton - October 24 - 12:56 pm

  This car is fast, the sport button was always on for me, and you can tell when the turbo kicks in, giving you the rush of adrenaline. The interior is creamy and extremely comfortable, it is also the best looking wagon on the road. It is also the safest car on the road, I got hit at 60mph on the drivers side and nobody was even scratched! The only problem was the turbo not being cooled enough and breaking at around 70kmi.

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  Broke after buying a 9-5 - 1999 Saab 9-5
  By janie87 - June 17 - 9:07 am

  Just like many of these reviewers, I have owned a 9-5 and had to deal with a myriad of problems. I purchased the car in January 2013 and it ran well for about 6 months. Then the fuel pump exploded twice and the carborater needed replacing. And this was just the beginning.... $4000 later (over a period of 8 months), the car ran well for about 4 months, before the engine gave up and the mechanics couldnt determine the underlying issue.

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  my 6th Saab - 1999 Saab 9-5
  By TMJ - November 3 - 10:00 am

  I have owned a Saab since 1970. The vehicle that I drive now is my 6th Saab and have been thoroughly satisfied with its performance. The only criticism I have pertains to the on board computer which malfunctions now and again especially on humid days. I have encountered this problem on previous models too! I also enjoy the sound system, probably the best in the field.

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  Least reliable car, Ever! - 1999 Saab 9-5
  By T in Seattle - October 20 - 8:53 am

  Bought this car used in 2003 with 60k miles on it. Initially enjoyed its comfort, style and all that, but in 2.5 years have spent $10,000 (more than it is even worth now!) on repairs - DI unit, transmission (at 80k miles), and other, smaller but still spendy flaws too numerous to mention. Now the ABS has gone, and we stand to spend another thousand, and that is if my mechanic finds a used part. Had I known the car consumed money instead of gasoline, would have gone with another make. Could have bought two of something more reliable . . .

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  Fun, Quick, Safe, Comfy Piece of Crap - 1999 Saab 9-5
  By Purveyor of Vehicles - June 5 - 10:00 am

  So its very safe, very comfortable, very fun to drive, pretty quick and all around enjoyable car to drive. However, it was designed poorly and is unreliable and puts a permanent pipeline from your wallet to the mechanic.

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  Need optional towtruck - 1999 Saab 9-5
  By polo - May 21 - 10:00 am

  This car when running has been great. It has been towed in four times. The battery had been replaced three times, once because it blew up damaging under components, another time excessive corrison caused damage to transmission external areas. if this is not a lemon I dont know what is. It has been in the shop now for two + weeks. I cant afford to kep it much longer based on dependability. Its a nice car but the quality is terrible.

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  A ton of car for the money - 1999 Saab 9-5
  By Martay - May 2 - 1:36 am

  When I bought it, it was five years old and had 75,000 miles. I paid $7,500. All my friends thought I had spent $40,000 on a brand new car. The thing looks great, is extremely comfortable, and has a smooth ride. It is so nice to be able to drive 300+ miles and feel like youve been lounging in a recliner for five hours. Great power AND fuel economy! Ive put about 50,000 miles on it. Had to replace: fuel pump, fuel pressure sensor (expensive), a relay of some sort, a wiring harness in trunk -- parts are expensive, but given the number of miles I put on the vehicle, I am quite happy with its reliability. Am extremely happy with purchase, and would strongly recommend.

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  Brand Loyal No More - 1999 Saab 9-5
  By So long Saab - April 28 - 2:40 pm

  After three previous Saab purchases, the 1999 wagon will be my last. While I love the feel and look of the car, the repair record vs. the price point of the car has led me away from the Brand for any future purposes. All the following repairs occurred before 55,000 miles: 2 headlamps replaced along with the computer chip that controls high beams.2 water pumps - one at 37,000 miles and the other at 55,000 miles.Turbo Assist failure - the shaft of the turbo mechanism sheared off at 55,000 miles and had to replace the entire turbo unit ($1500). Countless light bulbs!

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  amazing car - 1999 Saab 9-5
  By cara - January 11 - 10:00 am

  This car is so fun to drive!! THe handling and acceleration make it a great car for traffic-the interor is so driver friendly-would love mnore cupholders_that is my only complaint! I love my car-you should get them from a saab dealer-and let them maintain them carmx is not all that it is cracked up to be!!