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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  FUN FUN FUN - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By hotrodMN - December 23 - 3:20 am

  I am a proud owner of a 2000 9-5 Aero sedan. I was looking for something fun to drive, had great curb appeal, seats 5 and wasnt what everyone else drove. I found my car online from a private party 900 miles from MN. This car averaged 29mpg from VA to MN. Lots of low and nid range torque. 60-80mph is a blink of an eye. This car is the best performance for the money. All I can say is that it puts a smile on my face every morning! FUN FUN FUN!!!

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  This is my SUV - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By ACF - November 28 - 10:00 am

  2nd Saab (also have a 1992 900S), and its great. This wagon holds its own on many fronts. A Suburban rear ended me hard at a stop light--I drove away, he was towed (anti-whiplash headrest was amazing). Turbo is satisfying for every day driving, though Saab did the right thing in increasing the base HP. Safety, cavernous storage, driver comfort, extras—a great value. Rear seat room good even for adults. Im surprised at complaints of quality problems-- dealer did replace SID recently, but at 3 years this car could be almost showroom quality. I expect to drive it for 5-7 more years.

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  Auto Industry best kept secret - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By greeny9 - October 28 - 2:00 am

  This car offers a great balance of ride, handling and accelleration. It has nice qulity feel and look to it both inside and out. So far It has been very reliable.

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  Love my Saab - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By jg - February 20 - 10:00 am

  Great car. Very reliable, comfortable. Great looking. In sport mode its very powerful.

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  Love My Saab - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By Erica Blum - January 21 - 2:00 am

  This is the second Saab that I have owned. I love to drive it and I love the way it handles.

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  Lots of FUN - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By oxie1 - December 10 - 6:16 pm

  I owned the car for 6 months and had to put about $500 a month in it, but no major problems just maintenance. I would recommend. Drove from ATL to Taladega @ an average of 130MPH and was just as smooth.

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  Aero is the best - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By NCAlan - November 10 - 7:16 am

  Got my Aero used from the official dealership here in Canada and so far quite satisfied. Had some initial electric problems like broken CDchanger but its being fixed by the dealership. Otherwise this is the best car I ever owned. Drove it already for around 8,000km during last 2 months, mostly highway driving, and Aero performs extremely well on the high- speed. Overtaking is a blast, and acceleration, even with the automatic transmission, puts that nice smile on your face. Sport mode is must on the freeway. Aero drives and handles like a small sports car providing comfort of the luxury sedan. In my opinion exterior styling of the Aero model is a work of art that stands out of the crowd.

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  Need another car - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By redsaabfun - November 7 - 5:16 am

  For the first several years we owned this car, it was our weekend car. So there was very little that went wrong. We only put 4k miles p/year on it. Once it became my wifes every day car, the problems started ramping up. Lost the serpentine belt 50 miles from home at 14,000 miles. Two water pumps, digital display replaced once, turbo problems. The car is in the shop right now for yet another water pump, that was replaced, yes you guess it, just past the shop warranty of 1 year or 12k miles.

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  Best All-Around Family Sedan - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By ben james - October 28 - 2:00 am

  Always use Edmunds for my research, so after deciding on a 2000 Saab 9-5 SE I felt obligated to provide a review. This vehicle is the only european car to make Consumer Reports list of "Best Bets" and having owned it for over a month, I can see why. Hands down the safest, most reliable and most enjoyable family sedan on the market. A delight to drive, even better than my friends BMW 5-series (at much less an upkeep cost). Its comfortable interior and Saab design belies the incredible acceleration provided by the V6. I could not be happier with my purchase and look forward to many years of enjoyable driving!

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  Great Car-But has problems. - 2000 Saab 9-5
  By danesh - October 25 - 12:03 am

  I have always been drawn to the unique style of Saab cars, so when the lease on my 9-5 2.3t ran out I fell in love with the aero after just one test drive. The car is zippy, handles very well, and has all the creature comforts anybody would need. Unfortunately I have had to spend a lot of money on this car despite that fact that it is still under warranty. For starters the 3 spoke wheels get bent very easily causing the car to wobble at speeds of over 70mph, the light bulbs need constant replacement, and the battery is very unreliable. If you buy this car make sure you have the warranty otherwise it is going to cost you a lot to keep around. A nice alternative to your run of the mill car.