Used 2001 Saab 9-5 Consumer Reviews
Used 9-5 for sale
Terrible hot!
adonis23, 07/07/2012
2001 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I live in the midwest and during this summer of 2012, we have experienced extreme daily heat (99-107 degrees F). My 9-5 Aero automatic usually performs flawlessly inside and out, but the heat has brought odd and annoying electrical problems: There is a "bing-bong" noise that let's you know when there is a problem, which would be helpful if it didn't do it every minute or two; the gas gage fluctuates from completely empty back to the accurate reading while the TSC/off light is on despite pushing the button, and I have replaced the same headlight three times this year. I love the car though. I drove to NYC and was able to get 31.0 mpg, which is incredible with 230 bhp.
wow, a piece of dirt
Stephanie, 07/14/2005
2001 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had my Saab for one year, and I am already replacing the transmission. This is not the first thing that has gone wrong. I have also experienced the headlights going out multiple times, hub bearing replacement, among other things. DO NOT buy this Saab. It is a piece of dirt.
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Never Again
MzKim, 10/16/2008
2001 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car used. It was pretty to look at and clean, however one month after driving off the lot I began to had problems & it never stopped: fuel pump, electrical, water pump, timing chain, AC system, sunroof, turbo and the list goes on. 4 yrs later I refuse to spend another penny. I through a piston rod and need a new motor. I am done.
Bought it new
Doc W, 05/18/2010
2001 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Had this car for 9 years and it has been great. I've owned many European cars and the trick is to follow maintenance strictly. Maintenance is expensive, but cheaper than a car payment, and it looks as classy as 9 years ago.
Stealth Wagon
Rob Lichtefeld, 09/12/2002
2001 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had previously owned a 9000 Aero and really wanted a large hatchback when I replaced it. However, no one is manufacturing one now. So, I looked at Audi, BMW, MB, and Saab wagons. Finding a wagon with a stick is very difficult here in the US. Both my wife and I prefer manual transmissions. The Saab Aero wagon is the most fun to drive of all of the wagons in this category. Most of the time, I never notice that I am driving a wagon. Other than the rear visibility is better than on sedans.