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Too Much Hassle
John G, 11/21/2008
2001 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Lots of mechanical issues. Two ignition modules, SIDs display is failing, heater controls cause the right side to switch to uncontrollable full on heat. Engineering stinks - catalytic converter right next to oil pan and cooks the oil. Must change the oil at no more than 5K miles. Very noisy interior. At 60,000 miles the engine failed. Recommended 10K oil changes followed religiously. Saab knew this was faulty but did not publicize in States tho Europe knew all about it then tried to stiff me on an engine replacement until lawsuit broke loose a new engine. Apparently system does not save fault codes on many failures.
Great used car, no regrets
Greg C, 12/05/2002
2001 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
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I bought this 2001 9-5 used and love it! I think this car is the best value out there for a used, low mileage car. I've driven it 4500 miles with no problems.I like the fact that you don't see a lot of them on the road. (Have you noticed how many BMWs are on the road! Everybody and their brother has one!)I highly recommend buying buying a low mileage 2001 9-5. I think the 1999's have to many problems, that was the first year.
2001 Saab 9-5 for sale near you
3 of 3 listings
- 2.3t SedanMSRP: $3,999639 mi away
- SE V6t SedanMSRP: $5,991863 mi away
- 2.3t SedanMSRP: $1,9501,252 mi away
Great to drive just too many problems
tarina, 05/21/2002
2001 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
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Love to drive, having terrible problems with sunroof making noise - going in for fourth repair, a noise in the dash area sounding like styrafoam rubbing together - absolutely annoying for such a luxury vehicle, lights are not suppose to change automatically and do, tires are wearing usually early a major problem with coolant sensor that has not been fixed - going in for third repair. On lease don't want vehicle anymore.
Not a bad car
ray85158, 06/24/2002
2001 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
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Fun to drive, handles well and is very comfortable. It has also been very reliable, within a year of ownership no major problems. But I have two gripes. Like another comment posted here, I had an occasional problem with a sulfur smell from the catalytic converter. My other gripe, when in closed spaces like a parking garage, the noise from the exhaust manifold was so loud it sounded like the muffler fell off. Ok one other gripe, the resale value stinks. I have already traded it for an Audi A6. But I can say, it was a lot better than my 96 Volvo 850.
Very Quick 4 banger
Greyaero, 01/21/2003
2001 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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This Aero 5 speed can run with the best of them. Can easily get 30 mpg on road trips. Different that the run of the mill sport sedan. The safety features are excellent, sa good as they get.