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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  SPORTWagon - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By jsharnik - August 19 - 10:00 am

  I am constantly delighted by the smooth mid-range power available through the 3.0 liter, 6-cyl., low-pressure turbo engine. It is unfortunate that this engine is no longer available and that Saab is moving away from the Swedish- engineered and built automobile. This is probably the first and the last Saab Ill ever buy. GM is in the process of destroying this brand, as far as I am concerned. Back to the car: the Sport setting is a real blast on country roads, and I am delighted at how tightly the car is put together. It is also a very comfortable car to drive and to ride in.

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  loving this car (again) - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By thorgan - January 21 - 10:00 am

  Went from a 99 9-5 to a 01 9-5 Aero when the first lease was up. We really liked the first car, but found that there were times when we could use more power (e.g. when attempting to merge into Boston traffic). The Aero has that power, and more. It rides incredibly well, is very comfortable, and (knock wood) weve not had any problems at all with it. We now have about 10K miles on it. We found with our first car that the 9-5 actually drives better the more miles it gets on it. That seems to be true with the new car as well. At 10K it seems to be just getting broken in.

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  2001 Saab turbo - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By sloughheed - September 20 - 2:00 am

  In the past I have owned an Audi, Volkswagon, and BMW but this car has truely been the best in terms of performace and quality. The fuel economy is also quite amazing, I average about 7 litres per 100 kilometers and about 13 in the city.

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  its my second, would buy a 3rd - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By David in Michigan - July 28 - 6:23 am

  I had a 99 9-5 lpt wagon, sold it to buy a 97 Volvo 850 (NA) wagon, and just could not wait to get another 9-5 wagon. The 9-5 is a much stronger car overall and even gets better gas mileage. We still have an 00 Volvo V70 XC wagon that my wife likes, but I find it inferior to the 9-5 in all respects from economy to acceleration + the 9-5 has a WB radio and gets better reception on the AM band to boot! Yes, I do have snow tires (Gislaved Nordfrosts) on the 9-5 and it is the equal of the AWD V70 (and we have a hilly, curvy 1/3-mile-long driveway!) during our winters.

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  Great driving car... - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By JJReed - June 3 - 2:00 am

  Great car for driving, if your the dashboard diner type this may not be the car for you. Cupholders are basically non-existent and there really isnt any storage space for "stuff". The car looks great and performs even better. It truly was made for driving not dining.

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  Love it! - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By grocerygetter - April 13 - 7:50 am

  Love my car. Love it so much. The manual transmission is a blast to drive, especially downshifting to 4th to kick in that turbo. Sturdy and safe and comfy for me (54) and hubby (62) and our family. We couldnt be happier!

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  Confident driving. - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By garyw - January 21 - 2:00 am

  This car is a joy to drive. The handling, the turbo, and seat support all add up to a great experience. An extra treat are the ventilated seats-- perfect for summer in Texas. Its got the room of a BMW 5 but the price of a BMW 3.