2005 Saab 9-5 Consumer Reviews

Saab 9-5 wagon did not disappoint

Written by: deacane on 12/29/2005

Vehicle

2005 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T 4dr Sport Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)

Review

Purchased based upon Consumer Reports ratings. I wasn't crazy about the rims on the Arc, but I replaced them with 17-inch rims and Pirelli speed-rated tires, and the wagon is almost perfect. Great car, great performance (7.0 0-60), and 32.5 mpg on the highway. What's not to love?

Favorite Features

Power and performance balanced with great cargo-carrying capacity.

Suggested Improvements

Saab stresses individuality. In keeping with their promotion, minor modifications and substitutions (wheels, tires, accessories) should be easier and cheaper to do.

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Best Saab So Far

Written by: shelbysaab on 11/28/2005

Vehicle

2005 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sport Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

I've owned 4 Saabs, and this is the best one yet. I've never had a car that offers so much performance and economy along with comfort and a reasonable price. Saab should do more to promote the 9-5, it really is alot of car for the money. I'm sure it would be a best seller if it was available in All-Wheel-Drive

Favorite Features

Dual Zone Climate Control, Sunroof, Seats and Turbo Power with GREAT Gas milage

Suggested Improvements

Offer this car in AWD

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Best Car EVER!!!

Written by: Princess_With_A_Saab on 10/21/2005

Vehicle

2005 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3T 4dr Sport Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

This is my first car. My mom wanted me to have a Saab because thats all my whole family drives and I wanted something like a sports car because they're cute...but now that I have my car I love it so much...I was in an accident with a Saab 2 years ago and if we werent in that car we probably wouldnt have made it its such a great car I love my Saab!!!

Favorite Features

My interior and I love my moon roof!!!!

Suggested Improvements

none

0 out 4 people found this review helpful

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More good than bad

Written by: Brian on 10/19/2005

Vehicle

2005 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

Awesome car. After a few trips to the dealer for some very minor things, the Saab is great. My service is awesome. Driving the Saab is a great experiance. It is a highway car though. Sways in tight turns. But on the highway look out. Nothing but pure power.

Favorite Features

Large seats, Great leather,Very simple car, The turbo is great, No lag in sport.

Suggested Improvements

Better quality control. Come on GM. leave Saab alone.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Great GAS Milage

Written by: Candy on 09/27/2005

Vehicle

2005 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)

Review

I don't know where you got 19 city and 28 hwy, but I average 25-28 city and 33-35 hwy. I have the 95 turbo and love it, just wish it was a convertable.

Favorite Features

I like the sporty feel and the gas milage I get after having a Grand Cherokee for 6 years. I miss my Jeep, don't get me wrong, but I have wanted a Saab since 2002.

Suggested Improvements

None that I can think of.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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csi

Written by: Stephen Moore on 09/21/2005

Vehicle

2005 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)

Review

fun to drive, unique exterior styling sets it apart from other sedans

Favorite Features

Turbo, power seats, flip and fold rear seats, stereo system and night panel

Suggested Improvements

Easier to clean design for aluminum wheels, more cupholders

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Happy with the unique SAAB

Written by: K. Pospisil on 09/15/2005

Vehicle

2005 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)

Review

This is our second Saab. My husband bought one while in college in Colorado and again recently. We have always enjoyed driving a car that is a bit on the unique side, and doesn't look like everything else on the road today. Our first Saab was a 900S coupe and it was great, even more unique looking than the current 9-5.

Favorite Features

It's easy and fun to drive. It's been a good car for our family of four.

Suggested Improvements

My two suggestion to Saab is more cup holders! We Americans love our big gulps and grande lattes. Please consider lighting up the steering wheel controls for night driving. I was told Saab doesn't do it for safety, but I am probably less safe fiddling with the controls in the dark!

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Swedish Aspirations

Written by: Eric FitzGerald on 08/29/2005

Vehicle

2005 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

This car was an absolute steal at only $33k. Thanks to the employee pricing I got a top of the line 9-5 Aero for the price of a 9-3 Arc w/options or a 9-3 Aero w/ no options. The car is fast and people do look at it because it does look so good. Sure the handling isn't as precise as a BMW's or it's not a luxurious as other cars in this price class, but when compared to other $33k cars, there is no contest! I've always loved Saabs and having to tame the torque steer, lifting the ring to throw it in reverse and seeing the corner and reverse lights light up at the front corners. It's unique, it's fast, it sounds amazing and I love the turbo whisltes that accompany my commute every day.

Favorite Features

The Seating position, the passing ability without downshifting, the passing when you actually do, the styling, the key on the floor, the torque, and the turbos really make this car come alive when attacking corners, I mean who doesn't like to slingshot in 2nd or 3rd?

Suggested Improvements

Premium fuel on a 4-cylinder, the boom and buzz the 4-cylinders are known for, the fact that Saab is falling apart and we all know it will never be as good as the were in the 80's and early 90's.

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An amazing car thus far

Written by: AERO DRIVER on 08/22/2005

Vehicle

2005 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

Although in the two years that I have owned my SAAB 9-5 Aero I have had several reaccurring problems, like malfunctionning auto levelling headlamps, and a wiper failure. Each and every time I step into it I am rewarded with an amazing driving experience, great power delivery, superior ergonomics. This is the first car that I have been able to keep for more than six months.

Favorite Features

I think the Harman Kardon Streo and the Ventillated Aero Sport Seats are my favorite features by far.

Suggested Improvements

Although the Aero's 250hp is ample I wish it had a bit more horse power, and a little stiffer suspension.

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Great Value, Sweet Swedish Ride!

Written by: martinigop on 08/21/2005

Vehicle

2005 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)

Review

Just purchased a new 9-5 Aero after owning a 2003 BMW 525i for the past 3 years. My BMW corners better then the SAAB, but I find the 9-5 much more fun to drive. A comparably equipped 5 series is nearly $60K! Having driven both cars, the BMW is not enough better then then the 9-5 to justify the difference in price. The critics are dead wrong about this car. In my humble opinion I think its still one of of the best looking cars on the road. My SAAB turns far more heads then my BMW ever did. There are definitely a few quirky features on the 9-5, but I think it adds to the whole "coolness factor" of the car. If money is not a factor buy the BMW, otherwise save the bucks!

Favorite Features

Vented/Internal Fan Cooled seats, Turbo/Acceleration, Harmon Kardon Stereo, Styling, 5 Spoke Aero Rims, Navigation System, Comfortable Seats, Fuel Economy & Highway Ride.

Suggested Improvements

More storage space on the center console, XM/Sirius or compatible stereo system (2006 model will have this), more cupholders, move the brake pedal an inch to the left.

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