2007 Saab 9-5 Consumer Discussions

Saab 9-5 Sedan

• No history on 2007 9-5 because european delivery?

  Written by: billy44bob44 on Aug 25, 2009 8:47:40 AM

  I'm looking at a used 2007 9-5 Aero and the dealer says no vehicle history report is available because the vehicle was originally acquired by the 1 original owner using Saab's European Delivery program, where you fly to Europe to pick up the car, drive it around, and then they ship it to the US (it is built for use in the US not in EU). Does this sound right to ... Read More

Saab 9-5 Wagon

• Re: 2007 9-5 2.3T One year report [sidv]

  Written by: sidv on Mar 12, 2009 7:43:55 PM

  Wow, nothing like talking to yourself in a forum. I just wanted to say that in the sixteen and a half months (and a mere 10 posts overall in this forum) that I posted my one year review that my 9-5 has been absolutely flawless save for a very occasional rattle near the sunroof. The short term lease is about up and I will miss it quite a bit, it's been ... Read More

Saab 9-5 Sedan

• 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 Lease Questions

• Re: yepper! [saablcp]

  Written by: airpower on Jun 25, 2008 9:29:10 AM

  This Saab 9-5 is available for $15,000 off the sticker: New 2007 Saab 9-5 Aero: $42,915 MSRP 5 Speed Manual Sedan 4 Cylinder Turbo 2 wheel drive - front Fusion Blue, VIN YS3EH45G673510947 Barry's Middletown, Inc. 1-866-503-6403 He has three more available at less 10 to 12K. Keep in mind that the discount is more like $ 16200 compared to the 2008 model as the manual transmission was made a "no ... Read More

• Re: 2008 9-5 lease and rebates [shorebound]

  Written by: airpower on Jun 11, 2008 8:20:47 AM

  I am also about to lease a 2008 9-5. Let me give you some quick tips. The $2500 cash to dealer, and the current Saab $1000 bonus cash are NOT valid on leases. In April, Saab did have a $1000 lease bonus. I am waiting for that to come back. I am hoping for a July 4th sale of some kind. Also - The only way to lease a Saab (if ... Read More

Saab 9-5 Wagon

• New Wagon

  Written by: stmss on Apr 7, 2008 11:33:16 AM

  I am looking at replacing our 99V70 with a new (or slightly used) wagon - either a Saab 9.5 or another Volvo. Volvo is preferred at the moment mainly because Saab has little product in my area and overpriced. I am in Canada and looking at importing the Saab from US as the MSRP is close to $8k less for new. But - having owned a 2001 Saab 9.5 sedan, and ... 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

Saab 9-5 Wagon

• Re: 2007 9-5 2.3T One year report [sidv]

  Written by: georgek on Dec 5, 2007 8:59:44 AM

  That is pretty much my opinion about my '06 wagon, except I find the stereo more than loud enough. Perhaps you need to adjust the base-line volume level. (Plenty of posts about this on saabnet.com). The only significant problem I have had was a bad sending unit in the gas tank which caused me to run dry when the guage was just barely touching the red; lots of annoying little things ... Read More

The cheapening of the 9-5

• 2.3 4 vs. 3.0 V-6

  Written by: pearson244 on Dec 3, 2007 9:25:39 AM

  I am on my 3rd 9.5. First two (2000 and 2002) we're V-6 powered, my 2007 is, of course a 2.3 260 HP turbo, Aero in this case. I used to be annoyed when folks picked on the V-6, I loved the power and smoothness of that engine, although that asymetrical turbo seemed to cause a weird "elastic" throttle response. Anyway, between the two V-6's, I put on combined 50,000 + ... Read More

Saab 9-5 Excessive Brake Dust

• Re: 2004 Saab 9-5 Aero - Excessive Brake Dust [jlamson]

  Written by: hhirsch on Nov 26, 2007 11:38:19 AM

  This has been an issue for a long time, now solved. After 280K miles in a 2000 9-5 I now have a 2007 9-5. After 6,500 miles.....NO BRAKE DUST!! Nothing...nada! Contact eEuroparts for Saab OEM and Akebono ceramic pads (no dust). You can leave the dust behind you.

The cheapening of the 9-5

• The cheapening of the 9-5

  Written by: dohrmc on Nov 16, 2007 1:47:45 PM

  My 1999 9-5 has been one of the best cars I have ever owned. It has been troublefree, very comfortable, and gets great mileage out on the road. [always 30+ mpg going pretty fast] I had it in the shop for a check and the dealer gave me a 2007 to drive. What a disappointment! It seemed like the car had been seriously decontented. Cheap feeling plastic, flimsy feeling to switches ... Read More

Saab 9-5 Sedan

• 2007 9-5 / Steering Wheel question

  Written by: arizonaaero on Nov 11, 2007 9:24:36 AM

  Hoping I can find someone to tell me a definitive answer to a nagging issue. Recently purchased an '07 95 Aero with all the trimmings, and love it (my 3rd Saab)........however, the one irritation is that at night, the steering wheel is completely dark, while the rest of the car back-lights. My dealer says this is "how it was made"....but yet, my previous 9-3 had the same wheel, and it DID ... Read More

Saab 9-5 Lease Questions

• Re: Saab 9-5 [woodrow48]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 17, 2007 2:22:10 AM

  Hi woodrow48. Saab Financial Services' Corp.'s current base lease rate and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2007 Saab 9-5 2.3T Sedan with 10,000 miles per year are 3.35% and 59%, respectively. The lease rate would be the same for a 39 month lease, but the residual value would drop by 1%. Unfortunately, I doubt that you will be able to take advantage of the low selling price ... Read More

• Saab 95 series leasing

  Written by: larry74 on Aug 23, 2007 5:42:13 PM

  I am planning to return my 2005 Saab 95 series 2.3 T lease ( two months early). I desire to lease a similar 2007 model. List price is $37,000. with a $34,000. selling price. I have been quoted: $1,500. down $415. plus tax for 39 months. Isn't this too high considering Saab is offering $419. per month with $2,000. down for 27 months?

• Re: Latests -n- Greatest Saab Leases [davehane]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 6, 2007 3:25:49 AM

  Thanks for the additional information, davehane. According to my calculations, if you were to lease a 2007 Saab Aero Sedan that has an MSRP of $40,030 and a selling price of $37,621 through Saab's captive finance company right now for 36 months with 12,000 miles per year, your zero down, pre-tax monthly payment would be around $496. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: Latests -n- Greatest Saab Leases [davehane]

  Written by: Car_man on Jul 2, 2007 2:55:18 AM

  Hi davehane. Through July 9th, Saab is providing $3,000 customer cash on the 2007 9-5. Unfortunately, this cash is not compatible with its special lease program. I would be happy to give you an idea of how much the specific 9-5 that you are interested in would cost to lease right now. In order for me to do so I need you to provide me with its MSRP and approximate selling ... Read More

• Latests -n- Greatest Saab Leases

  Written by: davehane on Jun 19, 2007 12:54:22 PM

  Hi, I'd like to lease a 2007 9-5 Aero Sedan. In playing around with various lease calculators, I don't seem to be able to get a least payment much below $650/mo (36 mo, 12k mi). I am wondering what terms I can expect with today's environment. One thing that I think I'm seeing in my area (Minneapolis) is $3000 cash back on such a purchase/lease. Thanks.

• Re: Saab 9-5 Sport Combi Lease [thetmk]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 24, 2007 3:38:30 AM

  Hello TMK. Here's the information that you are looking for. Saab Financial Services Corp.'s current base lease rate and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2007 Saab 9-5 Sport Combi with 15,000 miles per year are 3.35% and 55%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 24 month lease are 3.35% and 68%. Let me know if you have any other questions. Car_man Host Prices Paid Forum

• Saab 9-5 Sport Combi Lease

  Written by: thetmk on Jan 23, 2007 10:09:39 AM

  Car_man: Can you let me know what the current Saab Financial Services lease rates are for a 2007 Saab 9-5 Sport Combi, 36month/15K/year and 24/15/year unless there are any other sweet spots (27, 39 month). Thanks - TMK

• 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

• Re: Current Lease offers [rpzb]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 14, 2006 3:39:54 AM

  Here's the info that you're looking for, rpzb. Saab Financial Services Corp.'s current base lease rate and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2007 Saab 9-5 Sedan with 12,000 miles per year are 3.5% and 51%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a 2007 Saab 9-3 Aero Sedan are 4.25% and 56%. As you can see, Saab publishes lease rates instead of money factors for ... Read More

Saab 9-5 Sedan

• On pins and needles: 2007 Aero

  Written by: denveraero on Oct 2, 2006 2:43:08 PM

  Ordered a 2007 9-5 Aero, which is supposed to be delivered any time to Denver from Oct. 9 to early Nov. As a longtime Saab fan, and former owner of a 1996 900 SE (great car), I am of course on pins and needles waiting for the day I roll out of there in the fusion blue/parchment combo. The dealership tells me I will be the first 2007 owner in Denver. ... Read More

• Re: Ok, which 9-5 to buy? [tami]

  Written by: wilco on Jul 16, 2004 2:22:00 PM

  Hi Tami- A used Saab is an excellent value because of their rapid depreciation. I recommend a 2002 or later (I own a 2003 Linear) because of the redesign that year - not many new features but many refinements. There may be fewer Arc's and Aero's on the used car market just because of the lower volumes of those vehicles sold. The 4-cyl Linear has plenty of power on the freeway ... Read More