Used 2000 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used 9-5 for sale
Love/Hate Relationship!
Nickolek, 03/19/2009
Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I am the the 2nd owner of this vehicle and have always had it regularly serviced. I love this car... When it runs, it runs well, when its doesn't, it really leaves you stuck! Financially and literally on the side of the road. I have tow truck drives on speed-dial. No joke. It all started with the timing belt and went down hill from there, oil sludge blew the engine, a bad ABS modulator that disables the ABS braking system. 2, yes 2 alternators, computer systems, crank sensor, alarm system, and LED display to name a few. My dashboard is a constant display of warning lights and the costs of my repairs are well over $6200. Well over what the car is worth now. I love this car, but it has broken me.
Solid, Ford not affecting them yet
ejohn, 06/17/2003
Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Inherited the last two years of this lease. Probably wouldn't have selected this car myself, but came to really appreciate it. It hasn't had one mechanical problem. It is fast, too. You get a little torque steer when accelerating, but that has never bothered me. Very smooth at high speeds. When we had our cold spell last winter here in Chicago, it began to creak a bit which makes me wonder how it will be in the next few years. I would recommend this car for a lease, don't know about the long term.
2000 Saab 9-5 for sale near you
Showing 3 of 3 listings
- Aero WagonMSRP: $9,800608 mi away
- 2.3t SedanMSRP: $8,9952,338 mi away
- BaseMSRP: N/A826 mi away
GM in SAAB clothing
charlie, 07/30/2009
Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
Keep in mind thid is a GM. Forget the past reliability. This vehicle begins to self destruct at 50K. Shocks, direct ignition, wheels frozen in place,rugs, interior trim, failure to start, leaky radiator, info display, etc, etc, etc. Stay away till GM gets thrown out.
GMs New Vega
Charlie, 03/05/2009
Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Towed countless times to shop or home (can't remove rust on wheels, dead direct inginition bank, failure to start, etc.). Interior falls apart around you (carpet disintegrating, rear brake light housing fell off). Blew shocks at 45K. Leaks antifreeze from unknown location at 17K. Trunk release, data display and seat heaters, inoperative since 50K
Was thrilled at first.
John, 03/07/2005
Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car 10/04 with 39,000 miles on it. I got if for a good price and was thrilled. In five months of ownership, I've spent $3,500 in repairs. BEWARE, all Saabs esp. for models years 99-01 have an inherent problem with their electronic distributors. They fail regularly and cost $450+ per distributor to replace (there's 2 on the V6). It's a great car and fun to drive, but OOH THE COST TO FIX! You shouldn't have to carry a spare distributor in the trunk as many Saab owners have taken to doing.