2001 Saab 9-5 Consumer Discussions

Saab 9-5 Brakes

brakes not to full potential

Written by: fchin3044 on Sep 12, 2009 07:26 PM

2001 Saab 95, 86,000 miles. When I depress the brake pedal, I need to press hard to stop and then again, it does not feel like the hard stop my other Saab or Volvo have. Do I have to buy Saab brakes, I went with aftermarket, Wagner Thermo Quiet premium brake pads. Thx Read More...

Saab 9-5 Wagon

Service SAAB

Written by: mwadestevens on May 27, 2008 06:42 AM

hi all, i am looking for a good mechanic in the princeton nj area to service my 2001 9-5 wagon...this car has been plauged with problems..if anyone can help me please do!!! mark Read More...

Saab 9-5 Sedan

Car stutters while on highway, stops at lights

Written by: jwooda33 on Apr 07, 2008 11:50 AM

My 2001 9-5 Saab Aero is currently at 80,000 miles. For the past few months, I have been experiencing a strange stutter while I drive that feels as if someone has cut off the gas then released it very quickly. The car gives a little jerk then keeps going. Today, while I was at a red light, it stopped completely. I quickly restarted it, but it was very unsettling. I have ... Read More...

Saab 9-5 Wagon

New Wagon

Written by: stmss on Apr 07, 2008 11:33 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 the heavy depreciation, ... Read More...

Saab 9-5 Sedan

2001 9.5 IDM defect not warranted by SAAB

Written by: foftre on Apr 05, 2008 02:12 PM

My husband and I purchased a 2001 SAAB 9.5 new in Oct. 2001, drawn to the auto for it's safety rating. In Oct. 2005 I received a letter from SAAB informing me that the IDM was defective on the SAAB 9.5's. The letter stated what to watch for and to immediately stop driving the car and get service if the engine started firing on only 3 cylinders. They said I would be receiving ... Read More...

Re: hard to start..with white smoke and smeel of fuel [h20man5]

Written by: foftre on Apr 05, 2008 02:01 PM

If the turbo was not the problem...we have a 2001 9.5 six cylinder..there was a recall on the IDM's in the 9.5, although SAAB has said it didn't relate to the 6 cylinder, both the IDM's in my 9.5 went out...one in Nov 2005 shortly after receiving the written notification that the IDM's were defective (SAAB paid for the replacement). They refused to replace the other ... Read More...

hard to start..with white smoke and smeel of fuel

Written by: h20man5 on Mar 14, 2008 01:04 PM

2001 Saab 9-5 with 87000 miles.. I have had this car for 7 months.. have already spent almost 2000 on it. It now is hard to start in the mornings for the first start but gets better through out the day. It is in a garage which is about 45 degrees right now. It will emit a bit of smelly white smoke with a slight smell of fuel upon start up and will run rough for about five seconds ... Read More...

Saab 9-5 air filter

Written by: frederickunltd on May 04, 2007 02:25 PM

I have a 2001 9-5. I recently purchased a new air filter, but the owners' "manual" doesn't mention how to go about changing it (among other shortcomings in this "manual", but that's another story). It appears that the filter is accessed from beneath the vehicle, just in front of and inboard from the right front wheel. Is this correct? Thanks, Bob Read More...

Re: 2001 Saab 95 sedan - transmission whinning in park & neutral [saabhouston]

Written by: waterdr on Jan 12, 2008 05:20 PM

Sounds like a bad bearing on a pulley such as the alternator. Read More...

2001 Saab 95 sedan - transmission whinning in park & neutral

Written by: saabhouston on Dec 06, 2007 09:43 AM

My Saab 95 has started to make a loud high pitch whiining/buzzing noise when in park or in neutral. When shifting into gear the sound stops. any ideas of what is causing this? Thank you Read More...