Used 2001 Saab 9-5 Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used 9-5 for sale
Saab = Reliability & Performance
russ8128, 09/04/2003
2001 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
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About to turn the car in after 3 great years. Never a problem with the car. Great stereo. Saab's tagline, "People who drive a Saab, buy one" could be more true. Seats are very comfortable, heated rear seats a bonus for the kids. Power is impressive for a larger car. Sport function on the automatic transmission really make a difference (never used the "regular" mode - it made the car drag).
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.
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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.
9-5 Aero a Blast to Drive
Mick, 01/13/2005
2001 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I've got to say the 9-5 Aero is the most fun to drive vehicle I've owned, and I've had many over the past 20+ years, including a BMW 525i that comes in second to this SAAB. The power is phenomenal, the handling awesome, the ride on the highway is silky smooth. I like how the computer compensates for any type of gas you put in from regular to super. The back seats are comfortable even for a 6-footer, and the passengers back there appreciate the heated seats. Exterior styling is good, but needs an update--the new 9-3 is better looking. For $14,900 I think I got a real bargain here-- wouldn't want to buy a new one at $40K with that kind of depreciation in 3 years though!
Consider this car
Bluewater42, 12/11/2003
2001 Saab 9-5 SE V6t 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 4A)
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I'm very happy with my 2001 SE V-6 Saab. After two A-6's, I'm enjoying the reliabilty (zero problems), great dealer support and what I feel is a great performing car. Plenty of power, esp. with S mode on, very comfy ride and seats, great stereo, lot's on nice amenities. Given what these vehicles go for used, I think they are a great buy, but I would skip 1999 year.