2006 Saab 9-5 Consumer Discussions

Saab 9-5 Climate Control Questions

• Re: 1998 SAAB 9-5 heater problem [jonnyboy001]

  Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Jan 25, 2010 8:35:42 AM

  There are quite a few Technical Service Bulletins on this problem related to the air mixing damper shaft within the heating/AC system. The dealer should be able to readily call up all the instructions he needs to fix the problem. Looks like some little plasticky parts are involved and maybe an hour labor---at least just from looking at the instructions. So maybe couple hundred bucks? Reference Bulletin No.: 854-2577 Date: December ... Read More

Saab 9-5 Sedan

• Re: 2006 Saab Navigation System [tourney9000]

  Written by: dk95 on Jan 23, 2010 7:35:52 AM

  I just purchased the same car yesterday and have encountered the same problem, no DVD or Car Manual. How were you able to resolve the DVD Nav system? Where would I find a DVD for it? Thx soo much!

Saab 9-5 Wagon

• Re: Is this possible? [ipcguy]

  Written by: ipcguy on Oct 4, 2009 3:11:01 PM

  In 2006,Saab discontinued the "Aero" badge and had just the one model,. However, they had a Sports package option that had the aluminum dash. I researched this as I just bought a 2006 9-5 with that very package.

Saab 9-5 Sedan

• Purchased Used 9-5 ??

  Written by: shack502 on Apr 5, 2009 6:36:55 AM

  Just purchased a 2006, 9-5 sedan..w / 25,000 on it for $14000.00... Comparing to all other vehicles I looked at, almost seems to good to be true for price vs. miledge..? Is this a decent price for this vehicle or did I get the shaft...? Never owned a Saab, but intrigued by them and love the syle and ride.

• 2006 Saab Navigation System

  Written by: tourney9000 on Aug 27, 2008 7:12:07 PM

  Just bought a 2006 Saab. Has the nav system, but no DVD came with the car. Are all DVD's compatible. For example, can I buy a 2005, 2006, 2007, or 2008 DVD and it will work. I plan on buying at ebay, is that a wise move?

Saab 9-5 Wagon

• update on my 2006 sportcombi

  Written by: nelsoncm on May 23, 2008 9:46:48 AM

  Well, it looks like a lot of us have the same issues -- cheap plastic bits that won't stay put (screw covers in doors, speaker covers), road noise, ride on rough pavement, poor range on remote key fob....I reported on my speaker cover issue a few times in this forum. My husband was the one who finally fixed it, at least for a while, using model airplane glue. It held for ... Read More

Saab 9-5 Sedan

• Just bought 2007 9.5 Aero Combi

  Written by: pearson244 on May 1, 2007 12:06:18 PM

  Dealer in Maine took $6,777 off sticker, I test drove the car(25 miles on the clock) and fell in love. Have owned a 2000 and 2002 ARC sedans, both with V-6's. I did not know what I was missing. (But, I had basically zero problems with both cars, despite all the neg. comments on the V-6) Seats, power, handling, braking, HK sound system all super. Options include Visibility package, metallic (Titan ... Read More

• 2006 9-5 stone deflector/bra??

  Written by: azjim66 on Apr 12, 2007 10:50:26 AM

  My 2006 combi already is sporting a dime size ding that chipped the paint just right of the grill on the lower part of the hood. I was wondering if anyone out there has had success with stone deflectors / bras?? They are pretty tough to find for Saab's. Thanks Jim

• Re: 2006 9-5 Spyshots [blckislandguy]

  Written by: saabgirl on Mar 3, 2007 5:17:51 PM

  Incidentally, while in ME we saw lots of older SAABs but the Official Maine State Car, the one that replaced the SAAB, is clearly the Suburu. My observation, too. The Saabs tend to be pre-GM takeover and the appeal of the Subie are the full-time AWD, durability and availability. My brother in law, who owns a farm up there, once used a Subie as a field bomb to haul veggies from ... Read More

• Question about the warranty

  Written by: pengwin on Aug 19, 2007 12:38:25 AM

  im looking to buy a 2006 saab 9-5 aero used from a dealership, its not certified, has 13k miles and is 27k. My 2 questions are, is that a good deal, and does the factory warranty "roll over" to me when i buy the car and can i purchase an extended warranty through a dealership closer to me?

Saab 9-5 Wagon

• Stone deflector for 2006 any suggestions??

  Written by: azjim66 on Apr 12, 2007 10:48:28 AM

  My 2006 combi already is sporting a dime size ding that chipped the paint just right of the grill on the lower part of the hood. I was wondering if anyone out there has had success with stone deflectors / bras?? They are pretty tough to find for Saab's. Thanks Jim

• Re: New 2006 9-5 Sport Pkg. Price & Features Question [dallas5]

  Written by: azjim66 on Feb 27, 2007 11:35:55 AM

  Hey Dallas, I was looking to replace my wife's 00 exploder and came across the Saab site listing the huge rebates on the 06's. Long story short drove the 9-5 combi and fell in love. Steel Gray with parchment. It has Onstar, Auto Trans, and the ventilated seats(which will be nice when the summer temps are 110+) what a ride. Dealer sticker with dark tint(AZ), paint protection, wheel and tire road ... Read More

Saab 9-5 Lease Questions

• Re: 2006 Saab 9-5 4-Dr Sedan Lease [saablcp]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 24, 2007 3:34:15 AM

  Thanks saablcp. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forum

• Re: 2006 Saab 9-5 4-Dr Sedan Lease [saablcp]

  Written by: makarka on Dec 18, 2006 11:09:13 AM

  Thanks for pointing this out to me!

• Re: 2006 Saab 9-5 4-Dr Sedan Lease [Car_man]

  Written by: saablcp on Dec 14, 2006 7:26:45 AM

  Car_man....your response to that question was totally spot-on.I was going to respond in kind until I saw your post.This particular dealer may not be happy with your advice in as much as they would rather move the aged unit.At the prices the '06's are available for I can't imagine they will have a problem finding a happy home for it.The 2006 9-5 sedan or wagon is absolutely the most amazing bargain ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Saab 9-5 4-Dr Sedan Lease [makarka]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 14, 2006 4:00:06 AM

  Hello makarka. At first glance, over $500 a month sounds like a lot of money to pay for a demo 2006 9-5 that already has 5,000 miles on it to me. I think that the problem here is that Saab is no longer providing lease support on 2006 models. The dealer that you are working with must be running this lease through an independent bank that does not have a very ... Read More

• 2006 Saab 9-5 4-Dr Sedan Lease

  Written by: makarka on Dec 11, 2006 9:45:52 PM

  Hi, I am looking to lease 2006 Saab 9-5 4-Dr Sedan with metallic paint, ventilated leather seats, automatic transmission, and visibility package (MSRP $39,480). The car is a demo with 5000 miles on it, and after all rebates and discounts they are selling it for $28,928. The terms of the lease are the following: 39 months 12K miles/year $0 out of pocket $513/month + tax Does this sound like a good ... Read More

Saab 9-5 Sedan

• To sidv re: aero question

  Written by: nelsoncm on Nov 8, 2006 8:24:57 PM

  well, here's the thing. The new saab 9-5s are basically all based on the old Aero's. Remember when they had the Linear, the Arc and the Aero versions of the 9-5? (Pre 2006) Now they're essentially all aero's, but they don't call them that. For more $$$, you can get the "aero package" (previously called the "sports package"), which drops the chassis a whole 10mm and tightens the suspension. And you ... Read More

Saab European Delivery

• Europeon Delivery July 2006

  Written by: hydrasports on Sep 29, 2006 5:21:09 PM

  Europoen delivery in Sweden is the most fun I ever had buying a car. The people at SAAB in Sweden do every thing they can to make your stay in Sweden something to really remember. Europeon delivery is only a "deal" if you can pay cash for the car. If you ever wanted to go to Sweden this is the way to do it because SAAB gives you the $2000 travel ... Read More

• European Delivery: Massacred by Saab USA

  Written by: clarksavage on Sep 22, 2006 9:46:33 AM

  Since one should always try to have something positive to say, I'll start with how much I love my 2006 9-3 2.0T Sportcombi. I had a blast driving it around Europe for 6 weeks! Sadly, almost every aspect of the process that involved Saab USA was marred with problems. They failed to inform me of a change in hotels. So, the taxi took us on a 2.5 hour RT from the ... Read More

Saab 9-5 Wagon

• Re: Did I get a good deal [bcool]

  Written by: saablcp on Sep 21, 2006 8:12:02 AM

  Obviously I'm going to have to get very specific in order to show you the error of your ways.First though I need to let you know one important thing ...I sell Saabs for a living so please don't presume to know more than I about what is and is not realistically achievable in regard to savings.For example let's use a 2006 9-3 Sport-Combi and let's utilize every possible savings available.M.S.R.P. @$33,165.00.If ... Read More

• Did I get a good deal

  Written by: q_man on Sep 2, 2006 8:54:53 PM

  2006 Saab 9-5; dealership asking 34,851 net of all incentives - what do you think - should I purchase?

Saab 9-5 Lease Questions

• Re: 2002 Saab 9-5 SportCombi Lease-end options [hersheytx1]

  Written by: lorenzos on Aug 27, 2006 9:18:09 AM

  I am interested in negotiating a lease for a 2006 9-5 Sport Combi. Do you mind sharing the name of the leasing company that you are so pleased with? Thanks much.

• Re: Lease Money Factor & Residual [ron4x]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 6, 2006 6:03:06 AM

  Hello ron4x. Saab publishes lease rates instead of money factors for the vehicles that it leases. You can convert its published lease rates into approximate money factor equivalents by dividing them by 2400. The current base lease rate and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2006 Saab 9-5 2.3T Sedan are 2.69% and 52%, respectively. There is no lease cash on this car at this time. Car_man Host ... Read More

Saab 9-5 Sedan

• Where did the money go?

  Written by: blckislandguy on Jul 23, 2006 6:48:37 PM

  I hadn't been in a SAAB dealership in some time so I stopped in at O'Connor Saab in Augusta, ME over the weekend. Nice, knowledgeable people etc. The sales guy I met has me convinced that a 9-5 with the sport package is just as good as an Audi A6 and a lot le$$. Apparently, Saab dropped the Aero model for 2006 and replaced it with a "sport" option (tuned chassis, ... Read More

• new 9-5 gas

  Written by: subie on Jul 18, 2006 6:16:24 AM

  hi i am just starting to look into some luxury cars for my dad and i was wondering what type of gas does the new 2006 saab 9-5 use. premium or regular. any help would be appricated

Saab 9-5 Wagon

• to Saab or not

  Written by: ganibar on Jul 11, 2006 7:58:16 PM

  My 9-5 is causing me pain. It has lived to 104,000, yet it should only be at mid life yet the crisis is that the alarm system battery needs now to be replaced, the airbag system decided to whig out and the coolant system was just re charged, add to this that both fog lamps have taken the abuse of stones from the road and been knocked into uselessness and there ... Read More

Saab European Delivery

• Saab IDS experience

  Written by: kmaj on Jul 4, 2006 12:05:42 PM

  I purchased a convertible through the IDS program and picked it up at the factory in Sweden. I dropped it off at a Saab authorized drop-off agent on Jan 31, 2006 and paid an extra $540 for the drop off service. As of today July 4, 2006 (OVER FIVE MONTHS LATER) I still don't have my car. It was "lost" for a period of time and then several weeks later when ... Read More

Saab 9-5 Lease Questions

• Re: Saab 9-5 combi wagon [sweeney4]

  Written by: Car_man on Jun 25, 2006 7:00:37 AM

  Hello sweeney4. If you were to lease a 2006 Saab 9-5 SportCombi through Saab Financial Services Corp. right now for 36 months with 15,000 miles per year, its base lease rate and residual value should be 2.69% and 52%, respectively. As you can see, SFSC uses lease rates instead of money factors to calculate vehicles' monthly payments. You can convert its published lease rates into approximate money factor equivalents by dividing ... Read More

Saab 9-5 Wagon

• Re: 2006 feedback? [tebeloney]

  Written by: georgek on Jun 15, 2006 12:13:31 PM

  I love mine. Compared to previous 9-5s the ride is better controlled and smoother, while the handling still is very good unless you are used to a 5 series or E class, which run $15K more than the 9-5. Before buying it I cross shopped the new Passat, V70, Subaru Legacy GT, Outback XT and the Tribeca, Mazda 6 and used 5 series and E class wagons. None had the combination ... Read More

Saab European Delivery

• re: Problems with Saab Euro delivery 2006 [biancar]

  Written by: fwulfers on Jun 7, 2006 11:45:56 AM

  I have lived in Michigan for the last 12 years (last 4 in NW Michigan) but recently moved to CA. I spent a lot of time in the U.P. as well, there is just something about that place that makes you want to go back. I miss the northern part of Michigan already, especially in summer time. The winters, however, won't be missed here in sunny CA..

Saab 9-5 Sedan

• Re: New 9-5 Aero electronics [carrot]

  Written by: sa29 on May 20, 2006 9:59:45 PM

  I have a brand new 95 2.3T. Beautiful jet metallic black. I leased it in January 2006. Incredibly fun to drive. Right now it is sitting in the shop on its 10th day and they are trying to figure out a problem I have with it shutting down for a second or two (just enough to scare me at 80mph) and then coming back up. I honestly don't really have a ... Read More

Saab European Delivery

• re: Problems with Saab Euro delivery 2006 [fwulfers]

  Written by: biancar on May 13, 2006 10:09:59 PM

  (off topic) Just wanted to say I checked out your website and loved your pictures of Michigan and of your "girls!" Are you from the U.P.? I spent a good part of my childhood, as well a few recent visits, there as my grandparents and other relatives lived way up in the Keewanau. "God's own country" once we crossed the straits (and that was by ferry when I was a small ... Read More

• re: Problems with Saab Euro delivery 2006 [georgek]

  Written by: saablcp on May 13, 2006 10:28:50 AM

  I have never encountered a finance organization of any type,bank or credit union,that would do a conventional car loan on a European delivery.The car is the collateral on the note and as such the title must be encumbered .The lien can not be executed until the title is issued which will not happen until the car is registered in the owners state of residence.Payment in full is required by Saab 30 ... Read More

• re: Problems with Saab Euro delivery 2006 [georgek]

  Written by: fwulfers on May 12, 2006 9:52:13 AM

  My dealer in southern California is great, the process has been very easy so far. I financed through Capital One and there were no problems. Well, I know for sure when I pick up my car in Trollhattan next monday :). I would suggest finding an honest dealer that isn't pushy. I have a blog about my experience with the IDS program, check it out when you want more details. http://wulfers.net/saab/index.html ... Read More

• re: Problems with Saab Euro delivery 2006 [dino001]

  Written by: georgek on May 9, 2006 12:38:42 PM

  You may want to find a new bank. Both my bank and my credit union were willing to finance delivery in Trollhattan as long as I could give them a VIN number. The $1000 deposit is required by SAAB USA to confirm the order. I ended-up buying the car here because the military/diplomatic price is about the same, net, as taking delivery in Sweden.

• re: Problems with Saab Euro delivery 2006 [lmjm]

  Written by: dino001 on May 9, 2006 10:58:52 AM

  Wow, the financing part is tough, cause nobody else would accept to pony up money for an untitled vehicle. So, they can get you when you think you're done. 9.2 percent is a nice rate, indeed

• re: Problems with Saab Euro delivery 2006 [steve322]

  Written by: lmjm on May 2, 2006 9:47:50 PM

  At one point, a dealer said they could only provide financing to diplomats and people in the military. Then later he changed his mind and said he didn't know that it is for everyone. But...you're actually lucky that you did not get financing. As mentioned before, one dealer refused to give me financing info unless I would first pay a $1,000 deposit. Today I found out from another dealer why: even ... Read More

• re: Problems with Saab Euro delivery 2006

  Written by: steve322 on May 2, 2006 10:35:51 AM

  I have found the same thing in the Chicagoland area. None of the dealers know much about the Euro Delivery Programme. Went to Perillo in the city with the printout from Saab USA customer service on the financing bit and the salesman at the dealer told me that they do not finance the cars.

• Problems with Saab Euro delivery 2006

  Written by: lmjm on Apr 27, 2006 9:43:46 PM

  I have been trying to puchase a 2006 9-3 Aero through the European delivery program, and it has been an absolute nuisance. Several dealers knew nothing about and just made up stuff. Than one Saab place that is part of a large group sent me on to their Volvo guy doing European deliveries. He too has excelled in providing incorrect information and secrecy. For example, he said 5-6 weeks for delivery ... Read More

Saab 9-5 Sedan

• Re: Take a chance on 2006 9-5? [bmichel]

  Written by: wthm on Jan 25, 2006 7:27:34 AM

  Saab's are definitely unique compared with other cars, and have a lot of features for the money. However long term reliability has been a problem. Like other reader suggests, we bought a 9-5 (2001) off lease, certified (6yr/100K) warranty, got a good deal. GM was actually good in honoring warranty. But such poor reliability, car kept going into shop, traded it in early, lost a lot of money on the trade-in ... Read More

• Re: Take a chance on 2006 9-5? [bmichel]

  Written by: yngve on Jan 20, 2006 1:26:24 PM

  I haven't had my 9-5 long enough to be authoritative, but I would offer you the same advice my dealer offered me - find an off lease CPO 05, and you'll have a longer warranty than if you bought a new 06. In my research, Saab's CPO plan is the best in the biz. Good luck...

Saab 9-5 Lease Questions

• Good Deal?

  Written by: axey on Jan 19, 2006 9:30:49 PM

  I am in the process of leasing my first vehicle and am frazzled. It is a 2006 9-5 Saab, manual approximately $36K msrp. The dealer is offering a 27 month lease, 15K miles per year at $474 per month with approximately $1450 down (includes 1st month, sec. deposit, bank fee). Does this seem good or should I stick with the 24 month, 12K miles saab deal at $399/month ($2,999 due at ... Read More

Saab 9-5 Sedan

• Take a chance on 2006 9-5?

  Written by: bmichel on Jan 19, 2006 7:33:03 PM

  I am partial to Saab although I have not owned one for years. I am in the market for a reasonably luxurious car that is fun to drive. Pro: A lot of content for the money (try pricing a comparable Cadillac CTS or some of the imports), excellent safety ratings, a proven platform, excellent MPG for the power, a good local dealer (have to check on that some more), a unique ... Read More

Saab European Delivery

• Saab Euro Delivery 2006

  Written by: steve322 on Jan 18, 2006 7:30:25 PM

  Am interested in doing the Euro Delivery on a Saab convertible. Was curious as to whether I could get more of a discount than the quoted discount on the website. Also...any chance the car could be leased? Thanks!!

Saab 9-5 Lease Questions

• Re: What are the lease info for December [hintz]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 15, 2006 9:00:12 AM

  Hello hintz. Here's the info that you're looking for. If you were to lease a 2006 Saab 2.3T Sedan through Saab financial Services Corp. right now for 24 months with 12,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and residual value should be .00112 and 69%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 36 month lease should be .00112 and 53%. Car_man Host Smart Shopper / Prices Paid Forums ... Read More

Saab 9-5 Wagon

• SAAB 9-5 Wagon v BMW

  Written by: bsloane on Dec 26, 2005 6:52:38 AM

  I am buying a 2006 BMW 325 and trading my 2004 SAAB Arc Wagon. SAAB has 10,000 totally trouble free miles, I get 18-32mpg on Hi Test. I am selling only because I want a sportier, smaller more-driver oriented car. My buying experience at SAAB was so rotten that I will never again consider buying one. Dealer lied, weaseled and even at delivery handed me documents that were $500. off (in ... Read More

Saab 9-5 Sedan

• my review after test driving the 2006 9-5

  Written by: minarets1 on Dec 24, 2005 6:24:53 AM

  i had seen some pics and thought the new redesigned 2006 looked better and caught my eye more then the older 9-5. now i am not gonna lie, i am not a saab loyalist...i have never owned one and just as recently as the new 9-3 even became interested. maybe this is why Saab did what they did,--to bring in more then just the loyalists. anyway, on to the drive. upon ... Read More

• Re: Wrong again... [saablcp]

  Written by: tomw on Dec 20, 2005 2:43:19 PM

  Well, it has to be better than the "stereo" in my 9-3 Linear, which is absolutely atrocious. Between what is an intentionally bad system - somebody approved it for production that way - and the other quality fiascos, I'm done with SAAB. When the lease is up in a couple of months, ADIOS! This after a 2000 9-5 and a 2002 9-5 (my wife's). Both were great cars. The 2006 9-5 ... Read More

• sorry but you do not get it, you must be a dealer

  Written by: ffb13 on Dec 13, 2005 3:19:19 PM

  the point is ,a fully equipped 9.5 ,and i did say before , fully equipped ,at under 35 $ is a go.from a list of what $ 41.5 or 42 ? but ,a stripped one ,or say a base model ,at 30.0$ maybe.but too high at 35. keep in mind that the new radio is inferior to the one in my 2000 aero. the leather in the seats is not as ... Read More

• Re: oh yeah ????.....YEAH!!!

  Written by: saablcp on Dec 13, 2005 8:09:31 AM

  Saab 2006 9-5 sedan w/sport pkg.M.S.R.P.= $35,195 Dest.= $720.00 Auto.Trans.= $1,350.00 Visibility Pkg.= $1,295.00 Mica Metallic Paint= $550.00 TOTAL M.S.R.P.= $39,110.00 Order your car in non-metallic Black w/5 spd.manual transmission(my preference) M.S.R.P.= $37,210. Yes, you can drive the car's price up with Onstar and Navigation if you want them but I can buy the $37,210 car I speced out for under $36K.any day,all day!!!!

• oh yeah ????

  Written by: ffb13 on Dec 11, 2005 10:01:53 AM

  the 2006 9.5 that i saw had a sticker of $40,785 . and all it had was the sports pckg. and freight . like i said , a fully equipped one ,and i mean all the stuff, at 35.o is a yes . otherwise is a no. as far as saabphiles is concerned ,saab lost most of them the moment that gm started to get involved. i had always wanted a ... Read More

• Re: 2006 9.5 [ffb13]

  Written by: saablcp on Dec 10, 2005 9:08:08 AM

  Well for starters....2000 9-5 Aero,230H.P.......no Xenon headlights,no stability control,no XM radio,No availibilty of in-dash CD changer,no Prepaid maintenance...M.S.R.P. App.$41,000. 2006 9-5 Sedan W/Sport Pkg....260H.P. ALL THE ABOVE STANDARD....M.S.R.P.$35,915.We have received one Wagon and one Sedan,initial customer reaction:OVERWHELMINGLY positive,Both vehicles sold the first day of arrival.After 11 years selling Saab's I have learned that there is a large contingent of Saab-o-philes who despair over every change made to the vehicle since 1985.Of ... Read More

• 2006 9.5

  Written by: ffb13 on Dec 10, 2005 7:35:00 AM

  just saw and tested the new 9.5 and very dissapointed. so, if you are a saab traditionalist and are thinking of buying a new one .........wait.......... i think that the new car will just dive in sales. no real changes over the 2000 . actually i find the car has been decontented in many areas thou they claim 1360 changes . yeah sure. so,sales will be slow and thus good deals ... Read More

• Re: March 2006 recall for 2000-2002 9-3 and 9-5 saabs [shannon35]

  Written by: wthm on Nov 23, 2005 8:03:53 AM

  I had similar problems with my 2001 Saab 9-5, which we bought 1 yr old, 6yr/100K certified. Since then ~every 2-3 months something's broken down: -sunroof strut -radio display x 2 -front wheel bearing -ignition cassette : coincidentally also left me stranded in Boston, this time on busy I-93 in rush hour -paint peeled on front hood, fought w/ Saab for them to repaint whole hood -turbocharger replaced -trunk release -ignition ... Read More

• Re: March 2006 recall for 2000-2002 9-3 and 9-5 saabs [ijg]

  Written by: tonylos on Nov 16, 2005 8:04:49 PM

  I had both computers go out on my car with in a month. I had a fire both times that destroyed my catalytic converter also. The second time it also melted some of the wire harness on the bottom of my car. It cost me $3,000 to fix the car. I have 2001 95 with a 6 cylinder engine. Like you I am still scared the car will catch on fire ... Read More

• Re: March 2006 recall for 2000-2002 9-3 and 9-5 saabs [ijg]

  Written by: tonylos on Nov 16, 2005 7:58:17 PM

• Re: March 2006 recall for 2000-2002 9-3 and 9-5 saabs [ijg]

  Written by: shannon35 on Nov 11, 2005 6:48:46 AM

  I have a 2001 9-3 and last December my car died downtown Boston at a red light. Mechanic replaced the igntition cassette. I'm getting out of this car. SInce I've bought it, the alarm mysteriously kept going on and off all day long, the ignition cassette had to be repalced, the alternator went about 6 months after the ignition cassette and a month after that the AC compressor blew. This is ... Read More

• Re: March 2006 recall for 2000-2002 9-3 and 9-5 saabs [ijg]

  Written by: stmss on Nov 7, 2005 11:31:51 AM

  Many Saab owners have been waiting for recall of the DIC module. It is a known problem. This unit sits atop the spark plugs. Some owners even carry a spare in the truck as it is a quick DIY changeout if required. Me?, I just play the DIC lottery. I think Saab's story is that they have been looking for a solution to this for awhile and are now waiting until ... Read More

• March 2006 recall for 2000-2002 9-3 and 9-5 saabs

  Written by: ijg on Nov 1, 2005 11:21:02 AM

  Anybody know anything about this anticipated recall? I received a letter from Saab telling me that my vehicle (mine is a 6-cylinder but it also applies to 4 cylinders) might be equipped with a defective ignition discharge module (IDM). The letter basically says that Saab doesn't have replacement parts yet and are hoping to have enough to send out recall letters in March of 2006. Basically, a defective IDM can either ... Read More

• Re: Gas Mileage on 9-5 [someguy1]

  Written by: jerrys2 on Oct 3, 2005 6:03:32 PM

  Check out a Subaru Outback. I have owned 2 as well as a Forester. Currently drive 2003 Saab and 2006 Subaru Tribeca. Love the Subarus!! Jerry

• Re: Another pic of new 2006 9-5 [aeronaut]

  Written by: spotbearsd on Sep 19, 2005 5:08:49 PM

  HERES A LINK WITH 14 PICS OF NEW 9-5 Aero: http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/saab_95.asp What a shame they couldnt of just done the tunning. The new rear end looks like an Avalon that matted with a Deville! Could they of made the rear park assist look any more like it came off an Escalade? It was so nice when it was hidden in the black trim piece.

• Re: 2006 9-5 Spyshots [aeronaut]

  Written by: blckislandguy on Jul 6, 2005 6:23:41 PM

  Thanks for the photos. Although we have always owned Volvos (among others), SAABs I think have a nicer interior and are more fun. We went on a 400 mile trip over the fourth to ME in our Cross Country and my wife came back a day later in her friend's 9-5. She thought that the SAAB rode better and was a nicer touring vehicle. Incidentally, while in ME we saw lots ... Read More

• 2006 Saab 9-5

  Written by: bookman05 on Mar 26, 2005 5:52:21 AM

  any info available on upcoming 2006 saab 9-5? i am most concerned that the new model will include rear curtain airbags and also include stability control. any information would be greatly appreciated.

• going on 81,000 miles 2000 9.5 aero

  Written by: ffb13 on Dec 22, 2004 7:32:08 PM

  my 2000 is now going on to 81,000 miles and still returnning 30 plus mpg in hiway and 22 to 24 overall.on long trips below 65 mph i register 40 to 42 mpg whcih is a great range.   at over 80 mph i register an overall mpg of 29 to 32 .bugt this ,on a 1,500 mile trip,straight.   i could have had over 200,000 miles on the car by ... Read More

Saab 9-5 Wagon

• Saab Lease

  Written by: slehrman on Dec 10, 2003 2:50:32 PM

  I went to the local Saab dealer who has a certified 2001 SE V6 Wagon, 45K miles for sale. The certification adds 2 years and 50K miles to the warranty. By the time I do the math, the certified car will cost the same amount as what I would pay to buy out my leased car. I drove the certified car. Three things I did not like: road noise (the pavement ... Read More

Saab 9-5 Sedan

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  Written by: stu15 on Aug 7, 2003 12:21:41 PM

  I drove both the 4 and 6 and I preffered the 6 (auto trans). 6 is a much smoother engine....the 4 cyl was a bit buzzy and the torque of the 6 (vs the 4) meant that there was less downshifting. I leased my Arc 3.0t so I don't care about resale value in 2006...Saab's problem. There are some killer deals right now on 2003s..OMG....$6K to $7K off MSRP on window ... Read More

• Went with the Saab

  Written by: amyshubby on Jun 20, 2003 12:56:56 PM

  I decided on the 2000 Saab 9-5 SE instead of the 2001 Accord or Maxima. I am picking it up tomorrow. Thanks for the advice given. After test driving all three cars, I decided the Saab was much nicer and more fun to drive then the other two. The other big factor was the extended warranty. It's going to be covered by Saab until September 2006, which alleviated some of the ... Read More