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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50,000 miles per year - 2000 Saab 9-5
By Herb Hirsch - January 24 - 10:00 amThis 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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best Saab yet - 2000 Saab 9-5
By johnshepherd - September 24 - 2:00 amMy 3rd Saab, downsized from an 9000 Aero. less power, better quality and comfort. bought as end of lease with 100K warranty, cheaper that way. one major breakdown, idler puller went, under warranty. Do not like the automatic transmission though, no fun. Love my Saabs.
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Undoubtedly the most unreliable car ever - 2000 Saab 9-5
By NWpilot70 - September 16 - 5:56 pmIn the process of researching my new vehicle purchase, I couldnt help but warn potential owners of a Saab 9-5 about the incredible frequency of costly repairs. 1st turbo replacement at 48000 miles, second turbo just blew again at 95000 miles, despite proper unspooling procedures and impeccable maintenance. A myriad of electronic failures that, come to find out, are outrageously common. Including an ABS module replacement for $3000. The display has been pixelated since around 45000 miles. I sent an e-mail of concern to Saab regarding potential recalls to consider and, of course, I received the courtesy reply. In short, Ill never own another Saab! Its awesome when its running. Too bad its rare!
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Sweedish Rocketship - 2000 Saab 9-5
By dgtn - June 28 - 10:00 amThis 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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Saab 9-5 Aero - 2000 Saab 9-5
By akl - January 10 - 10:00 amI love this car. Im trying to get out of my lease to buy another. Some quirkyness about it, but after you get past it - it is fun to drive and still fits 5 comfortably!
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My Saab - 2000 Saab 9-5
By Retiredinky - December 23 - 2:00 amThis 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 pmI 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 amThis 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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Fun Car to DRIVE! - 2000 Saab 9-5
By toxicavenger70 - October 18 - 7:56 amAwesome wagon! I have had a Linear wagon, a Volvo wagon and 3 Subarus. The Gary Fisher is the best one so far! It has the standard turbo lag at first but when it takes off it is good to go. I did have the DIC replaced due to recall and SIDs should be a recall item too. But other than that it is a great car for the price. Also I went back to Subarus for awhile but honestly I missed the comfort of my Saab.
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ABS Module - 2000 Saab 9-5
By Ipse Dixit - August 26 - 1:06 amAfter 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.
