Overview & Reviews

For 2006, the Saab 9-7X's V8 receives Displacement on Demand technology. Saab says that this feature enables fuel economy gains of up to 5 percent by reducing the number of cylinders engaged in the V8's combustion process. The 9-7X's inline six-cylinder engine has been updated, too; it now produces 290 horsepower, a 15-hp gain. Other changes this year include a standard stability control system, an optional navigation system (which had been promised for the 2005 model, but not delivered) and the ability to order the rear-seat DVD-based entertainment system on models equipped with the moonroof.

• Long list of standard luxury features, strong lineup of engines, quality interior materials.

• Attempts to disguise its domestic origins not altogether successful, hard to justify price premium over Buick and GMC cousins.

User Reviews:

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  Wonderful SUV - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By mt_man - May 29 - 1:40 pm

  This car has been great and I wouldnt trade it for anything. The car looks great inside and out (from the front). The ride it terrific and the handling is great for an SUV.

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  Good Vehicle for Price - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By AK Driver - January 1 - 4:03 am

  I purchased this vehicle for my wife to transport the kids around. It is very comfortable and roomy for a smaller SUV. The engine does very well for an I6, but fuel mileage could be better (I guess you can have one or the other more power less mileage or more mileage less power). Bought it used and a good investment so far. Had a slight alignment issue, once fixed have had no problems. One frustrating thing is it is very hard to get accessories for this vehicle. Overall good vehicle for the price.

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  Entertaining Platformed Vehicle - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By ghack - November 12 - 11:23 am

  Considerable sportier handling than its other shared platform vehicles. Any issues that have occurred, dealership has the utmost professionalism in correcting the problem with few questions asked

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  I see another one about once a month... - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By 3saabmike - February 7 - 4:00 pm

  I love this SUV. I needed an SUV for work as I demonstrate medical equipment and have to carry around equipment that weighs 300 pounds and is about the size of a small dresser, so I looked at the SAAB and was impressed. I had driven a Trailblazer for 100k miles before this and there is no comparison. I like the sophisticated looks and the fact that when it breaks I can take advantage of lower priced GM parts bin stuff. This is the main reason I didnt buy the Cayenne. I am at 40,000 miles right now and nothing has gone wrong. The only thing that wore prematurely were the brake rotors at 22,000 miles, which wasnt bad as it only cost a few hundred bucks to fix.

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  Quiet ride/Great SUV - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By JW - December 14 - 2:03 pm

  I think it is worth paying extra for the Saab version of the GM SUVs. The ride is as quiet as a lux car. No rattles or unwanted sounds. Handling is very good for an SUV. Forget the V8 unless you are heavy towing. The V6 is more than ample for day to day driving.

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  Terribly disappointed - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By Terribly disappointe - November 7 - 11:30 pm

  I have been a Saab fan for years and have really never heard anything bad said about them. I bought mine used in June, 2009. It only had 38,000 miles on it. I had it in the service repair shop 4 times in the first month of ownership. Twice for suspension problems and twice for door seals. The suspension seems to be ok now but the seals obviously are not. It still sounds like the windows are down when riding above 45mph. The MPG is HORRIBLE! It gets 12, sometimes 13 MPG around town (not heavy traffic either). It has only gotten 16 on the highway. I will not fault Saab. I fault GM for trying to tweak a normal American SUV into a Saab. Maybe I just got a bad one.

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  Excellent All Around SUV - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By Jack&Karen - September 21 - 11:56 pm

  Leased a 9-7X for my wife and she absolutely adores it. We dont have kids so its just the right size. Everything is extremely smooth operating, fit and finish are great and the structure is very rigid. Its hard to believe its based on the Envoy chassis... it really handles great (the Envoy is a great truck but it handles like a truck when you hit the corners). I would recommend this vehicle to anyone that would enjoy a mechanically sophisticated luxury SUV.

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  Happy Driver of this 6000 lber - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By MangoOTK - August 23 - 5:36 pm

  The primary motivation for this end of year purchase was that it met certain tax write-off requirements of 6000lbs. We were considering the RX330 from Lexus pretty seriously, but it wasnt heavy enough. Were more than satisfied with the power and ruggedness of the drivetrain. We havent had it in the mud yet, but hope to see some late-season (calif) skiing. The vehicle turns a lot of heads and generates much interest in a sea of BMW X5s, Lexus and Navigators from people who are amazed that it is a Saab. The cons: Gas mileage is below average at about 14MPG. But hey, we can tow a boat or trailor. Fit and finish were a little rough on the interior, but Im a detail guy.

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  The 9-7X Saab Story - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By dtrotter - July 13 - 10:50 am

  While looking for a replacement lease vehicle I was interested in the value proposition of getting an SUV with the most luxury and perfomance possible for the price. The Saab 9-7X absolutely delivered. Admittedly, its not the best luxury SUV available, but with a full option list and V8 performance it beat comparably equipped competitors by $10,000. And while the Saab faithful might not embrace it, it made someone who never would have considered a Saab a convert. The 9-7X provides a solid integration of performance, luxury, ride, braking, handling, and ergonomics, and does so while looking great as well.

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  2nd look at Saab 9-7x - 2006 Saab 9-7X
  By Smitty - November 15 - 7:53 pm

  I am happy with my purchase of the 9-7X. I love the ride, handling, power (V8) and the interior and exterior appearance . For the money the 9-7X is the best buy. You get loads of standard equipment that you will really use in your day to day driving and not standard equipment that you will never use like off road package. There were only two options (Nav and DVD entertainment) for the 5.3i which i got and just love. Also, the optional 18 inch Brightly Polished split 6 spoke rims are beautiful. these rims make the vehicle look even sexier. Saab did an excellent job on these rims. Good job to the Saab engineers for really making an enjoyable SUV!