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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Okay At First But Then...... - 1999 Saab 9-5
By BeetleCraze - December 7 - 2:00 amWhen I first bought this car I did like it. I bought it used with just 11,000 miles. I just hit the 50,000 mile mark and I have dumped so much money into this car already. When it runs, its very nice to drive. The trouble is this car breaks down way too much. This is my first Saab and certainly my last. For a better vehicle, look to Mercedes, BMW, Volvo, or Audi. The Saab is not a good choice!
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Constant Repairs - 1999 Saab 9-5
By Cubbie 6 - October 25 - 2:00 amThe car is really fun to drive when it is drivable. We have only had the car for about a year and have only been able to drive it for half of that amount of time. It spends most of its time in a repair shop. Our friends have started to call our situation the Saab story. It really is a fun sporty little car but I just dont have the hundreds and hudreds of dollers to fix it every month.
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Worst Excuse for a car! - 1999 Saab 9-5
By KateBrandon - October 25 - 2:00 amWhere do I begin? My friend and I were both looking for cars back in 99. I wound up with this piece of crap and he bought Volvos S80 T6 (twin turbo). The Saab has been so upsetting! His car has been great! My Saab, or should I say slob has had so many repairs. Having just over 65k miles I can remember the following: Engine leaks,transmission, electrical (sensors,computers,power windows twice,display blanked out), worst a/c of any car Ive owned- list goes on. My friends Volvo S80 T6 has been virtually trouble free and hes got over 80,000 miles now! His car is so much nicer to drive too and leaves my Saab in the dust! Ill never buy a Saab again!
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Very SAFE Car! - 1999 Saab 9-5
By SafeSAAB - October 6 - 2:00 amI bought my 9-5 used after trading in a BMW. A few weeks ago I was cut off by a moron and impacted the vehicle at over 45mph. Both airbags deployed. My child was in his carseat in the back. The accident as extremely violent and when I opened my eyes I expected serious injuries to all 4 passengers. The Saab held up very well despite being totalled. No one was seriously injured which is a testament to the superb design and solid construction of this car. I am getting another!
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Best Car Ive Owned - 1999 Saab 9-5
By Tim Erskine - April 27 - 10:00 amIve owned my Saab 9-5 SE 2.3 for five years, and Im still waiting for it to show some signs of wear. It still drives like the day I bought it. This is the best used car value on the market by far. This is a large, roomy sedan, and I get 30mpg on the highway cruising at 90mph. The car pulls strongly through 100mph (top speed is over 140) and is rock solid at that speed. It has incredibly comfortable seats and the best stereo in any car in this class.
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Not a perfect car but fun to drive - 1999 Saab 9-5
By dd - March 16 - 3:06 pmBought it with some warranty still in effect. Good thing, needed a whole new heating system and a turbo almost immediately. But looks great, drives very well and doesnt drink a lot of gas! Best part is driving curvy hills - sticks to the road like a sports car. And I do that almost every day to get to work.
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Love My Saab - 1999 Saab 9-5
By Budlet - March 5 - 7:06 pmThis is my second Saab.....I love the car, the way it handles, the safety record, and the overall look...(although I really preferred the old style to the current style). I really like the quirkiness of the car, I think you either love Saabs or hate them. Ive also been very happy with the service I receive from my dealer....theyve been terrific over the years.
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The best vehicle Ive ever driven! - 1999 Saab 9-5
By Jim - February 16 - 2:23 amThis is the most comfortable and spacious car I have ever owned (far more so than our SUV). I am 63" and 220 lbs and I can put the seat so far back I cant reach the clutch and my head isnt close to hitting the ceiling even with the sunroof. Extremely comfortable seats and incredible gas mileage -- I average about 29 mpg in town, and 35 on the highway.I have had to replace some parts: belt pulleys, wheel bearing, light bulbs, brakes, tires, but certainly not excessive for 95,000 miles. Parts do tend to be expensive, however.
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Love my 9-5, when its running! - 1999 Saab 9-5
By Jessica Gochee - February 1 - 6:38 amI bought this car in April 2015 with 131k miles. It ran GREAT for about 2k miles then one day I hopped in it while it was parked in my driveway and wouldnt start. I had no previous issues and the breakdown came as a total surprise. Turns out the starter had gone out due to an underlying key ignition issue. I have to physically turn they key back to the "on" position immediately after starting. I believe the previous owner did not know the importance of this issue. The starter had probably alot of stress on it due to the key not always being turned back and the starter constantly turning and grinding on other things in the car. After I replaced the starter which I got pretty cheap from eeuroparts.com, it ran good for about another thousand miles. Then while I was on the interstate the car just shut off completely while I was driving with no warning signs and was stuck on the side of the road. Turns out the fuel pump went out at 132k. My dad is a certified mechanic and does all my car repairs and he has consistently been very impressed with the overall mechanical design of the car. Replacing the fuel pump was a breeze because it is located right under the back seat! Nice and easy fix. I have had other issues with a squeaky serpentine belt. But the biggest problem so far has been the oil. I do not suggest running 10W-40 like the car initially recommends. 10 weight is entirely too thick for that car and caused some clogging problems. I kept getting an oil alert warning light and couldnt figure out why because my dip stick read that the oil level was fine. Then the lifters started to tick very loudly. Luckily my dad figured out the issue before it was too late. It ended up being a simple fix with cleaning out the oil pan and drilling some bigger holes in the screen to allow oil to pass through much easier. We plan to switch to synthetic at the next oil change, which is what everyone else recommends too. Still havent fixed the ignition switch but it will be fine if you just turn the key like it is supposed to be. Overall, I couldnt have asked for a better used car! I bought it for $3250 and have put about $800 and most likely will not need to spend much more. It is so fun to drive. Stylish and unique! I get compliments everywhere I go and the turbo is so nice. The manual transmission truly makes me feel like I own a jet. The interior is far ahead of its time in terms of its technology and design. Despite these problems, I love it and want to keep it forever. I have not minded putting out the money for these repairs because my father and I are convinced that as long as we keep up the maintenance that it will run till the wheels fall off. I would tell anyone to get a saab that has been taken car of.
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Great car, doesnt get enough credit - 1999 Saab 9-5
By jzeilinger - December 7 - 7:10 pmIve owned my 9-5 for 5 years and look forward top getting behind the wheel every time. I log 30,000 miles/year so I spend a lot of time behind the wheel. This car is great on long trips and the seats are the best Ive ever experienced. The other great feature is the huge trunk, it will haul a LOT of stuff! The gas mileage is good too, Ive gotten around 35 mpg on the hwy, not bad! For a car in this price class, the ride is noisey on the open hwy. The sheet metal is strong and I feel safe behind the wheel. This is a very underrated car and makes a KILLER deal for a used car. I suggest you try one of these. Overall, LOVE my 9-5.
