SAAB 9-5
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Is SAAB 9-5 a reliable car?
SAAB 9-5 is a reliable car. In terms of the number of defects found during annual inspections, the SAAB 9-5 scores better than 75% of other cars of a similar age tested.
Based on these reviews, the highest reliability scores were demonstrated by SAAB 9-5 generation from 1997 to 2001, but the lowest reliability had models from model year 2001 to 2005 (which were in any case better than the average reliability for cars of this age), but overall the reliability scores of all tested SAAB 9-5 generations are quite similar.
Most SAAB 9-5 engines use a chain rather than a belt to drive the camshaft, which is generally seen as a more reliable option.
SAAB 9-5 reviews
Total 26 SAAB 9-5 owner reviews
Pros: The car is an aeroplane, the power is more than enough, not only at take-off speeds, but also at speeds above 100km/h. Perfectly controlled and stable, quiet. Very comfortable seats. Roomy. Little rust.
Virtually repair-free up to ~ 200´000km.
Cons: Fuel consumption is adequate for the power, gas is not recommended. Service options are rather limited, as is the supply of spare parts. Aluminium parts and plastics on the outside cannot withstand the winter climate - aluminium corrodes, plastics fade. Archaic audio system, touchscreen solutions unsuccessful.
| Purchase year: | 2009 age of car 5 years) | Owned for | 110`000 kilometers (6 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 12.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 3050 € (~ 508 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: 260 hp, anonymous, comfortable, durable, can squeeze 7L on the highway if you do not overtake, high-quality, responsive gearbox, although it seems like an older machine, the engine has a great resource for power and mileage, you can't hear the wind.
Cons: Small door pockets to get a good Bluetooth on the original head have to spend 200eur, AERO version with the rigid suspension does not love uneven roads, self-dimming rear-view mirrors in the door have remained dark by age.
| Purchase year: | 2019 age of car 13 years) | Owned for | 10`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.5 litres per 100km (30% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 1095 € (~ 1095 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Convenient leather interior. Roomy luggage compartment. Lowering rear seats remain flat floor. Reserve of power (280 hp) even when driving above 160 km / h. Stable on road.
Cons: Attractive for rust. The front lamps should be polished every 3 years. Not every service can repair, especially electronics problems.
| Purchase year: | 2010 age of car 6 years) | Owned for | 100`000 kilometers (7 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 8.5 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 1200 € (~ 171 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Very convenient, more in addition to benefits (heated seats front and rear, ventilated seats, rain sensor, all mirrors dim)
Cons: An expensive repair, a complex structure, it's hard to get to it, if you need repair. Last year remained unreliable due to frequent repairs.
| Purchase year: | 2010 age of car 6 years) | Owned for | 70`000 kilometers (6 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 6.5 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 2100 € (~ 350 € per year) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Good, predictable vehicle drivability. Good equipment at reasonable prices for second-hand car.
Cons: Every now and then something has to be repaired. Not all diesels may be chiptuned :(
| Purchase year: | 2016 age of car 11 years) | Owned for | 3`000 kilometers (0 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 6.4 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
| Total cost of repairs: | 250 € | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend
Pros: The price for comfort, equipment, and release year. As well as a very handsome car that looks considerably younger than his years.
Cons: Repairs with original parts are expensive
| Purchase year: | 2016 age of car 10 years) | Owned for | 20`000 kilometers (0 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 11.0 litres per 100km (80% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: The perfect car for everyday use. Convenient and reliable. You don't feel speed when driving on German roads. Holds stable at 170Km / hour.
| Purchase year: | 2019 age of car 16 years) | Owned for | 45`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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| Average fuel consumption: | 5.0 litres per 100km (40% urban driving) | ||
Would recomend this car to the friend