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With competitive running costs and a comparatively cheap market value, the Saab 9-5 Saloon is a sure-fire favourite among company car drivers. Despite its competitive price compared to market rivals, the Saab 9-5 Saloon does not compromise on equipment, refinement or safety. There are four equipment levels to choose from, with every 9-5 Saloon from the Vector Sport and above including leather upholstery. The Saab 9-5 Saloon has also earned a Euro NCAP five-star rating and includes stability control and twin front and side airbags as standard. With typical Saab comfort on the inside, the 9-5 Saloon provides a confident way to travel.

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saab 9-5 saloon Car Reviews

Number of reviews: 7 Page: 1

Matthew, Cambridgeshire

Saab 9-5 Saloon Vector Sport TDi 2007

Second hand you get a lot of car for your money - but watch those residuals! I got mine at 7 months old, 6k on the clock and £10k less than the new price and this from a Saab dealer. This will soften the blow on the trade in a bit - and I had intended to run the car for a few years. The good points - feels roomy, safe, and comfortable. Great sound system (9 nine speakers and plays mp3 CD-Rs - who needs a disc changer?). Engine is great: I average around 48 mpg, and it can average well over 50 mpg on long motorway journeys if you stick to the speed limit. Acceleration is excellent - all the overtaking power you need in the 40 - 70 mph zone. The bad points: some cheap plastic and rattles let the car down. I have had two replacement clutch master cylinders in 3 months - the connecting rod to the pedal having broken. There’s nothing like being stranded by the side of the road to make you hate your car! Plus I have a sticky rear passenger door that doesn’t always unlock. These breakages and little faults leave me feeling disappointed with the overall quality of the car. Starting to wonder if I should have gone with a Vauxhall. My dealer experience has been great - they are helpful and attentive. The various other Saab’s I have driven - mostly variations on the current 9-3 feel better to drive and better finished as well. The automatic is not to my taste - and is not so economical. So it all comes down to what you value. From the from the front car has a road presence (back end is pretty ugly) it’s not a BMW (which to many people is a plus) and there are many dedicated Saab fans out there. It is an OK car - but I have doubts about long term durability, and this lack of confidence is reflected in the extremely low residual price. You could get a bit of a bargain second hand, but I can’t see any argument for buying new.

Submitted: 19/08/2008 09:56:23

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Hendrik Jackson, Hampshire

Saab 9-5 Saloon 2002

Very nice and convenient car, all that I expected. So far - 120,000 miles and no unusual problems.

Submitted: 26/06/2008 08:53:50

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Greg Smythe, Leicestershire

Saab 9-5 Saloon Linear 2.2 TiD 2007

I’ve always had a thing about Saab’s, always wanted one. When the time came to buy a new car I thought that I should finally give in to the urge and make the dream a reality. Unfortunately the reality was a disappointment, the saloon is very noisy and lacking in refinement. I was also unimpressed by the Saab dealership, they were unhelpful and surly. The car seemed dated by modern standards and after only 16,000 miles I had to replace the front tyres. The cost of any service on the car is extortionate! I wanted to get rid but have since found out that the 9-5 is now only worth 40% of it initial cost price and this is dropping every time I drive it. I have to face up to the fact that I made a mistake and bought with my heart rather than my head. I also did not do enough research before buying, I strongly recommend that any buyer purchases a couple of magazines and has a look at the residual values plus looking at driver’s opinions on sites such as this before making a costly financial mistake similar to mine. I will never buy another Saab again. This was a case of a dream turning into a nightmare.

Submitted: 02/05/2008 14:14:45

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Nick Marshall, London

Saab 9-5 Saloon vector sports Tdi 2008

I have driven Toyota’s for seven years, but the 9-5 salloon vector sports Tdi is the most wonderful car to drive. The leather seats are so comfortable and the seats can be heated at the touch of a button. On the motorway the 9-5 is a pleasure to drive and the headlights are very effective. I would have given the 9-5 Vector sports 150 Tdi an even higher rating if the interior was not let down by saab using too much plastic. The glove box is quite flimsy. Nevertheless the car represents great value for money. I am also confident that after driving 700 miles my lower back will be fine. Congratulations to Saab on producing a car that presents the right image in a challenging market place.

Submitted: 25/03/2008 10:06:57

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Bob Lightfoot, Oxfordshire

Saab 9-5 Saloon SE 150 tdi 2007

I have had the 95 for a week now, it only had 100 miles on the clock when the delivery driver left it at my office.The spec was good with all the safety functions you need including parking sensors as standard, The seating was excellent not to firm with great manual adjustment, on the road the torque was impressive with power on tap even at low speeds in 5th gear, GM have a good motor here which they use in the Saab and Vauxhall range. The computer display function is not the best but works okay once you have a handle on the buttons. Driving steady on normal roads and in traffic the car was returning an average of 39mpg once on the motorway ths car is a real class ride, low wind noise, and very stable, driving at quite high speed with the cruise control on the car was still returning over 42 mpg which for a new car which was very tight could only get better. I did not like the electric window switch position being in the centre but got used to it after a while, also when you stop you have to select reverse to get the ingnition key out, it is then impossible to move the gear lever as it is looked in until you start again. If you want space, comfort and good mpg the 95 would be a good choice.

Submitted: 23/11/2007 09:14:35

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Michael Gee, London

Saab 9-5 Saloon 1.9TD Vector 2006

Good car to drive, great on motorways. Diesel is great on mileage but a few too many cheap materials used on the interior.

Submitted: 05/11/2007 09:33:04

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Dave Phillips, Dorset

Saab 9-5 Saloon

Nice car with a comfortable ride. Lots of space & good specification, but a bit plasticky inside. Not quite as good as some others in this class, but certainly less expensive to buy.

Submitted: 26/10/2007 10:36:43

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