Used 1999 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
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STAY AWAY
tiffm, North Dartmouth, MA, 12/14/2011
Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
Listen to the warnings before purchasing this car! This car is not worth the headaches you will more then likely endure. I purchased this car with 85K miles in March of 2011. I was carpooling with a group of peers so I drove the car for ONE full week during that first month. On day 34, my engine seized. I replaced that engine. Since then, I have also replaced numerous belts, sensors, pumps. Every 3-4 weeks this car was in the shop and needed a new overpriced part that was impossible to find. Engine failure is a common problem with this year as I have learned the hard way. The engine I purchased to replace the original one seized on us recently as well. Please save your $$ and think twice!!
What DOESN'T it do well??
Horseman13, 01/25/2007
Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
WOW, my first adventure into Saabdom. I had wanted one since 1983, but for whatever reason I allowed others to make me think the car wasn't "practical". What a moron I was. Lots of room, lots of trunk, lots of performance, great music(Harmon Cardon), Lots of MPG, LOTS OF FUN!!! I am convinced, however that taking your Saab to a dealership is your ticket to expensive operation and unreliablility. I now have three Saab's and ONLY either do any work myself or take it to a local independant mechanic I trust.
Junk
Swen, 09/08/2007
Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Beware of the lousy GM powertrain - it will suck your bank account dry! One thing after another and always very pricey. Timing belt replaced at 58K but the timing belt tensioner went out at 64K causing valve damage and a $4000 repair bill, both ignition cassettes went out, headlights burn out every 2-3 months, too many minor repairs to fit here, transmission now shot and it's a $5000 repair - enough!!! Will never buy a Saab or GM product again!
Broke after buying a 9-5
janie87, 08/20/2014
Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Just like many of these reviewers, I have owned a 9-5 and had to deal with a myriad of problems. I purchased the car in January 2013 and it ran well for about 6 months. Then the fuel pump exploded twice and the carborater needed replacing. And this was just the beginning.... $4000 later (over a period of 8 months), the car ran well for about 4 months, before the engine gave up and the mechanics couldn't determine the underlying issue.
Never thought I would love it but I do!
Helene, 03/31/2008
Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is amazing. I love it. I never liked the way saabs looked and never thought I would buy one. But when I sat in it ... I fell in love with it. I love the leather and all the extras! I'm thrilled with it, and my next car will probably be a saab.
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