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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  Saab - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By Chrisopher Jaworowic - May 8 - 11:26 am

  Purchased vehicle to replace a 2002 Isuzu Trooper. Saab Wagon is more versatile, much safer to drive, handles better, more economical & overall a great alternative to a SUV. Really surprised at how fast the car is, many times have burned rubber pulling out into traffic!

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  Less than expected - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By Sboc - May 4 - 10:00 am

  The only way to drive this car is in the Sport Mode. - without it, its just a regular car. Body integrity is less than expected for this $$, has squeaks and rattles. Cars electronics are weak, Check Engine light comes on and Ive already had to replace Oxygen sensors

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  Turbo 4 cyl, love it! - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By Italianpony09 - April 21 - 12:40 pm

  Bought this car to replace my 90 F-150 as a daily driver. Good mpg considering the performance and size of the car. First day my serpentine belt slipped off, dealer had head gasket replaced from before I purchased it and missed that the crank seal was leaking oil too. Alarm batteries are going dead, pulled the fuse to prevent it from going off erratically. A few common problems for 9-5s, but to be expected for a 9 yr old car. Overall I am very pleased with the 9-5, cant wait to be able to purchase a new one. Hope that GM is able to sell Saab back to a Swedish company and not drop the brand altogether, I would be very sad. Its a pretty smart car for a 2001! Gotta love the swedes!

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  Great car to drive and own - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By Love Saab - February 24 - 10:00 am

  Car has almost 52,000 miles. Bought it when it had 15,000 miles. Rental company had used it first. No major problems. Good lumbar support, heated seats. I can leave everyone else at the light. Got 35 mph on cruise control. Handles well. Fun to drive.

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  What a disappointment - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By disappointed - January 16 - 4:43 am

  Have owned many makes and models of vehicles, this Saab is the most disappointing along with any service from dealership. I feel like Im driving on eggshells as this thing bounces all over the road when hitting normal highway bumps in the road. Dealership says shocks are fine. The placement of ignition has got to be the most unsafe place any designer could have chosen. Too many little and big things have gone wrong with this vehicle. I hate it - would never recommend and tell anyone who will listen not to purchase a Saab.

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  Great to drive just too many problems - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By tarina - October 6 - 10:00 am

  Love to drive, having terrible problems with sunroof making noise - going in for fourth repair, a noise in the dash area sounding like styrafoam rubbing together - absolutely annoying for such a luxury vehicle, lights are not suppose to change automatically and do, tires are wearing usually early a major problem with coolant sensor that has not been fixed - going in for third repair. On lease dont want vehicle anymore.

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  Saab 9-5 - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By Heapster - September 18 - 2:00 am

  The most unbelievably solid car Ive ever owned, period.

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  Just one owner - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By Saab - August 18 - 10:00 am

  Fun to drive. Fun to own.

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  saab 9-5 - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By gt324 - July 12 - 10:00 am

  no problems what so ever transmission is really smooth when you put it in sport mode it really scoots

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  9-5 Aero a Blast to Drive - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By Mick - June 12 - 6:06 pm

  Ive got to say the 9-5 Aero is the most fun to drive vehicle Ive owned, and Ive had many over the past 20+ years, including a BMW 525i that comes in second to this SAAB. The power is phenomenal, the handling awesome, the ride on the highway is silky smooth. I like how the computer compensates for any type of gas you put in from regular to super. The back seats are comfortable even for a 6-footer, and the passengers back there appreciate the heated seats. Exterior styling is good, but needs an update--the new 9-3 is better looking. For $14,900 I think I got a real bargain here-- wouldnt want to buy a new one at $40K with that kind of depreciation in 3 years though!