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 Certified 9-5se Wagon - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By strentky - March 14 - 10:00 am

  My Wife and I purchased this untitled, program car with 7000 miles and have driven it to 55,000 (mostly) trouble free miles. Saab has provided excellent service and this has kept us coming back to them for regular maintenance items and oil changes. I believe that this car will indeed last well beyond the 100,000 mile, 7yr. warranty that is provided as part of the certification process. The two things that have given us problems are the Trip Computer (which will fail in any 9-5 eventually), and the transmission linkage. Both were replaced under warranty (no charge).

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  Lots of extras for your money - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By seelos - November 29 - 10:00 am

  This is the 6th SAAB in a row that I have owned and the quality has really improved over the years. They used to be a real sob story as far as quality went and repairs in this area (San Diego) were a problem. Now the dealership has changed and it is great. We get a new SAAB as a loaner any time we take it in! Free maintenance for 45,000 is a plus since my 3 year lease @15,000 miles per year should end when I hit that mark.

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  Consider this car - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By Bluewater42 - September 30 - 2:00 am

  Im very happy with my 2001 SE V-6 Saab. After two A-6s, Im enjoying the reliabilty (zero problems), great dealer support and what I feel is a great performing car. Plenty of power, esp. with S mode on, very comfy ride and seats, great stereo, lots on nice amenities. Given what these vehicles go for used, I think they are a great buy, but I would skip 1999 year.

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  SAAB not BMW - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By sway - September 29 - 10:00 am

  people with class drive SAABs. I love mine, the sales people are great and treat you with the respect you deserve after dropping 40 grand. Plus, BMWs you see everyday, Ive never scene a replica of my car. I like the idea of having something different. So dont buy one!!!

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  Best All Around - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By David G. Mills - May 22 - 2:00 am

  This is the best all around car on the market for safety, performance, utility, comfort, efficiency, value amd class. No other car does so many things as well.

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  Very happy with 9-5! - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By MJ1 - May 4 - 2:00 am

  Great car. One year old now and no service calls at all. Great pick-up from 0-60, even better from 40-60. I have never had a car with such passing power. Roomy & comfortable. Good in rain & snow. Heated seats work better than in other cars I have had. Has ventilated seats that cool you in the summer! This car does everything well. Anyone considering an Audi, BMW or Benz should look at this car 1st.

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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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  Saab Reality - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By 8AA2YM - August 15 - 10:23 am

  This was my second Saab. It was great to drive, and my dealership treated me like a king. Things started going wrong with the V-6 in this car, though. I began to notice a degradation in engine performance at about 42K miles. I had it in the shop at 48K when I decided to trade it in. In any case, My 3 Saabs have required little unscheduled maintenance other than many fog light lens replacements.

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  Poor mans BMW? - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By pcguy74 - August 5 - 1:30 am

  Bought this one used, my first Saab. Warranty fixed the turbo and gasket (blue smoke is your indicator). Heater blower just went at 95K. I love this car, though the interior design still needs more thought. Id buy another one, luxury without the pricetag, fun without the fuel bill. Ive averaged 26mpg overall w/70 percent highway driving... pretty good for 70K+ miles, I have made 31-32 at times but I cant stay at the speed limit with this fun car! It even saved my life once in winter weather, avoided a head on because of ESP feature, fun AND safe? you bet!

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  Love/hate relationship with my Saab 9-5 - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By vtsaabowner - May 31 - 1:26 am

  I have a love/hate relationship with my Saab turbo 9-5 wagon. Comfy, lots of bells and whistles, roomy rear seat, nice cargo room. Very powerful engine. However I have had this car in the shop more often (and at a higher price) than any car Ive ever owned. Gas guage stuck, lights dying frequently, sway bar, turbo replacement, ball bearings. That doesnt count the things that have broken that I havent bothered to fix: broken cupholder, elect memory seat adjustment, theft-alarm battery. I know the Saab dealer serves great coffee but Ive been there too much and now it is time to switch to a car that spend more time on the road and less in the shop. However I will miss the fun drive!