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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  So far so good - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By MJ - December 22 - 10:00 am

  One year old now and no service issues. Rides great. The 6 cyl. turbo engine is deceiving. It accelarates well from 0 - 30, and really well when you put it in "Sport" mode. But the real power is in the 30 - 50, or even 50 - 75 range. This car flies! It has tremendous passing power. The car is as smooth & stable at 90MPH as it is at 25MPH. No "turbo-lag". This car is smooth, powerful, comfortable. There may be more powerfull cars, or more comfortable cars, or even more reliable cars, but when you add it all up, this car gets high marks across the board.

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  So far so good - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By mj - December 22 - 10:00 am

  One year old now and no service issues. Rides great. The 6 cyl. turbo engine is deceiving. It accelarates well from 0 - 30, and really well when you put it in "Sport" mode. But the real power is in the 30 - 50, or even 50 - 75 range. This car flies! It has tremendous passing power. The car is as smooth & stable at 90MPH as it is at 25MPH. No "turbo-lag". This car is smooth, powerful, comfortable. There may be more powerfull cars, or more comfortable cars, or even more reliable cars, but when you add it all up, this car gets high marks across the board.

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  Another Saab why ?? - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By ken wilson - December 4 - 10:00 am

  Outside of the turbo performance and the cargo area of the wagon this car is a joke. Cheap plastic interior, no place to put anything, rode noise, etc.Wish I had never sold 528i. I had a 91 9000 turbo and after ten years you think they could get it right.Not so. $40k this is what you get.

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  Saab lover - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By us-dane - September 14 - 4:06 am

  I got my 9/5 Aero about 3 month ago and im loving it so far. No mechanical problems at all.Driving 100 mph in the Saab is like diving 40 in other cars. It handles very vell and is comfortable to sit in for longer trips. There is so much power in this thing you can toy around traffic with all the power you want and precision steering.

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  My best car ever - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By kkits - August 17 - 10:06 pm

  I have owned my car for 8 months and is still a big smile each time i use it. It has an superb engine with more torque than most ever need, and its handling is sharp and precise. The only drawback is the fuel consumption which is to high at todays standards.

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  Great 2001 Aero - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By alrennett - July 11 - 2:00 am

  Having driven the Saab 95 Aero for 27 month now it has been a outstanding preformer. It gets 26 MPG and has all the power you need in any situation on the highway and in city traffic. It is easy to park and is very nice looking. We still get looks in parking losts and at the store on the looks of the car.

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  Best Car Ive Owned! - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By salmal - June 12 - 11:26 am

  Ive owned my Aero since day 1 and mile 0. Picked it up in Trollhatten, Sweden and never looked back. Great acceleration at any speed, superb handling, and amazing comfort! Ive been up to 154 mph (German Autobahn) in this machine - what a rush! Only one bad stretch during my ownership - right after the warranty expired (4/50,000), I put about $3k into repairs (both CV joints/boots and front main oil leak), but otherwise its been the model of reliability. Expensive to maintain and hard to find someone to work on it, I wouldnt buy another one here in the U.S., but I hope to drive this one forever.

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  Pretty nice car if you dont pay retail - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By oddity2 - April 17 - 2:00 am

  My second Saab and a step up from the 9-3 with manual 5-speed. The interior is roomier and more thoughtfully designed and the exterior design is much more attractive than the 9-3, which resembles a cockroach. I chose the V6 because of turbo lag with the 4-banger. The V6 is quick, especially in sport mode. It cruises effortlessly at supralegal speeds. On regular gas it gets 22 mpg in mixed city driving, rising to 32 mpg on the freeway. The car was a sweet lease deal; various incentives brought the cap cost $8500 below MSRP. Having driven the car for 2.5 years though, I really think of it as a $32K car.

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  Awful build - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By pkelly944 - December 28 - 11:10 pm

  The car has its upsides: good performance out at the 2.3 w/ the turbo. Brakes well. On the downside: With 80,500 miles, head gasket, oil change never missed. Always has blown blue smoke occasionally, interior electronics fail, headlights burn out monthly. Horrible wiring system. All small things break. Air bag light on for no reason. Has had two tune up under warranty with no resolve for the smoke. Power steering lines replaced. Never would recommend.

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  Useful and fun! - 2001 Saab 9-5
  By sportsmom - September 2 - 10:00 am

  Replaced my Toyota Camry wagon with the smaller Saab last year. Very fun to drive and extremely comfortable - I spend a lot of time in my car between commuting 35 miles each way to/from work and driving two hockey playing kids all over New England. Have had no mechanical problems and car gets good mileage - over 27 mpg combination of highway and city driving.