2006 Saab 9-5 Consumer Reviews

First SAAB

Vehicle

2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan w/Sport Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

I have owned Acura, BMW, and VW. After test driving the above cars plus others, The 9-5 had the perfect balance of sport and luxury, comfort and elegance. Its a driver's car. You feel connected to the road which I enjoy experiencing. Above all, its a unique car which not every one has.
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Beautiful Car

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2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan w/Sport Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

Pictures do not do this car justice. I love the fact they dont look the same as most vehicles. So what if they look like a "SAAB". Thats what I want. You can spend the same on a used Pontiac but I gurantee most SAAB's are kept up way better because the owners LOVE them so much. I love cleaning and caring for it. The little quirks u may find "annoying" I love. What cars have a cup holder(s) like a Saab 9-5 ? The trunk is huge. Its a common sense great vehicle. 5 stars
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A Mixed Bag-Fun, Economical but Fragile

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2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan w/Sport Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

There's a lot to like in this car. Good combination of power and fuel economy. Lots of room in the interior and trunk. Unique car that you don't see everyday. However, the quality leaves much to be desired. The engine at idle send vibrations through the whole car and lots of interior pieces now vibrate. Lots of wind noise. Air bag problems, sun roof rattle problems, loss of coolant on trip, gas gauge failure. I worry about the long term durability of this car.
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Finally Bought One - No Regrets

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2006 Saab 9-5 SportCombi 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

Styling like nothing else - gets looks from all sorts of folks - very fast car, especially when selecting sport mode - easily gets to autobahn speeds and slows back down - handles great - gas mileage is in the 30's driving from LI through NYC to NJ and back each day. As long as I drive normal - very comfortable with great sound system sunroof open has no cabin buffet - wagon design very useful with kids. Regarding vibration complaints in other reviews, this is a 4 cyl putting out 260HP - you want an appliance, buy something else. Great used value!
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Second Saab Wagon

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2006 Saab 9-5 SportCombi 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

Bought this to replace my 2001 95 Aero wagon which had 118,000 miles. Lots of progress in the evolution of the car. More comfortable, but still handling and performing great. I drive from Ct. to NYC frequently, and appreciate a nice car that still gets good gas mileage. I am very happy in this car, even if I am stuck in traffic.
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Old Design, But Still Works

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Bought this vehicle used. Was a GMAC off lease vehicle with only 23,000 miles. Love that I don't see many on the road. I understand that this car is basically the same as it was 10 years ago, but it is fun to drive and feels very solid and still looks modern. It's too bad SAAB is in so much financial trouble. I believe had they priced their vehicles more in the VW range instead of the BMW range they would have sold in much greater numbers and turned a profit.
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More rattles than a box of biscuits

Vehicle

2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan w/Sport Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

Lovely car for the price but unfortunately I bought it new and could not get much of a deal. I am a slender 170lbs yet the cushion bottom on my leather ventilated sport-seats has gone nearly flat and I am sitting on the frame. Dealership said they fixed it by putting a new one in (and billing Saab no doubt) but I believe they simply turned it over and puffed it out. Bad for the back - and that is one of the reasons I bought my second Saab 9-5. The rattles on this car KILL me. The plastics are low-grade economy plastics and there are more rattles in this new design than there were in the older vehicle. These new vintages suffer from shoddier plastics--Saab says 1 yr on rattles-bs!
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Great Value

Vehicle

2006 Saab 9-5 SportCombi 4dr Wagon w/Sport Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

I've owned this car for 2 months and compared to 5 Series BMWs, Mercedes E Class, and the Audi A6, Saab gives you more car for the money
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No Saab story here........

Vehicle

2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan w/Sport Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

We'd give this, our second Saab an A. Very few criticisms (see below). Styling is great. Really fun to drive. Lots of room.
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9-5 Saab Owner Review

Vehicle

2006 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

I have owned and driven Saab vehicles for decades. From the Saab 900 to this current model - the 9-5 sedan. This is the best built and best handling Saab I have ever owned. The GM marriage seems to have improved overall quality in several key areas; climate control for one - now first rate quality. This car is roomy, responsive and fun to drive. The Front wheel drive and traction control make this vehicle exceptional in snow and winter driving conditions. I put on four studded snow tires and can safely go where ANY 4x4 can travel, up mountain roads and through ice and snow covered terrain.
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