Used 2001 Saab 9-5 Consumer Reviews
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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.
Love my 2001 Saab 9-5!!
RichV88, 12/23/2016
2001 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've owned my 2001 Saab 9-5 wagon and I still love driving it in 2016. Original suspension in-place with 90k miles on it and still handles well. The power plant and suspension are great on this car. On the downside, the center digital instrument display always had problems with dead pixels. Had it replaced and same problem. Over the years just had to replace the alternator once, and the HVAC controls go nuts sometimes and throws out heat on the drive side when the AC is blowing from other ducts. Otherwise it drives smoother than my 2015 Honda CRV which is bumpy and full of air leaks.
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2001 Saab 9-5 for sale near you
3 of 3 listings
- 2.3t SedanMSRP: $1,950464 mi away
- SE V6t SedanMSRP: $5,9912,194 mi away
- 2.3t SedanMSRP: $3,9992,248 mi away
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.
Best All Around
David G. Mills, 03/19/2002
2001 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is the best all around car on the market for safety, performance, utility, comfort, efficiency, value amd class. No other car does so many things as well.
Poor mans BMW?
pcguy74, 04/10/2007
2001 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this one used, my first Saab. Warranty fixed the turbo and gasket (blue smoke is your indicator). Heater blower just went at 95K. I love this car, though the interior design still needs more thought. I'd buy another one, luxury without the pricetag, fun without the fuel bill. I've averaged 26mpg overall w/70 percent highway driving... pretty good for 70K+ miles, I have made 31-32 at times but I can't stay at the speed limit with this fun car! It even saved my life once in winter weather, avoided a head on because of ESP feature, fun AND safe? you bet!