Used 2001 Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Turbo 4 cyl, love it!
Italianpony09, 11/27/2009
Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Bought this car to replace my 90' F-150 as a daily driver. Good mpg considering the performance and size of the car. First day my serpentine belt slipped off, dealer had head gasket replaced from before I purchased it and missed that the crank seal was leaking oil too. Alarm batteries are going dead, pulled the fuse to prevent it from going off erratically. A few common problems for 9-5's, but to be expected for a 9 yr old car. Overall I am very pleased with the 9-5, can't wait to be able to purchase a new one. Hope that GM is able to sell Saab back to a Swedish company and not drop the brand altogether, I would be very sad. It's a pretty smart car for a 2001! Gotta love the swede's!
AVOID SAABS
Jerry4, 05/31/2004
Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My 2001 Saab 9-5 has 40300 miles on it and since I purchased it, it has been at the dealership every other week. Please avoid this vehicle at all costs. Save yourself the hassle of going to the dealership and receiving the worst service especially if you go to Charles River Saab where they try to charge you for parts that are under warranty. I have been stranded 3 times with this vehicle and missed a major client meeting.
Love this Car!!!
mtbuster, 07/23/2003
Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car after a 20 minute test drive. I needed a car as our Ford Explorer (1 year old) was a lemon and going fast. The dealership gave us a great deal. I know believe in Karma!!! This car is great. We have had it for two years now with absolutely no problems!! My wife drives about 100 miles each way to work and says she feels like she is driving in her living room. I like the car so much I am going to buy another for me!!
Saab Story
jon_e_quest, 03/07/2007
Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my 7th Saab, 2nd 9-5. It will be my LAST! Bought with 37K miles. Replaced the Turbo, ACC control module, trip computer, & entire dash facia at 46K (all warrantied). Now with 68K miles, have a short in the no. 8 fuse circuit that nobody can find. Unless I drive with that fuse out, battery dies. Intermittent engine light due to a faulty coil pack (possibly under recall, but I had to purchase one for my last 9-5.). Intermittent oil light (replaced the sending unit, but now it looks like a $1K oil pump replacement). Replaced the left side ACC air dist. stepping motor which controls temp adjust. Replaced both fog lights. Needs left side ball joint. Sunroof rattles. I give up!
Jury is Out
Stewart in VT, 07/29/2005
Saab 9-5 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love the car - basically - despite its quirks. Thank God bought a certified pre-owned - 6 months into it - at 50k, I needed a new head gasket and turbocharger - $2,900! (Free w/ CPO) - Engine light came on this week - though nothing more than gas tank cap not on tight. And huge disparity between average city and highway gas mileage - as in 17/29. A discernable turbo lag -- though kick into sport mode transmission and it's WOW, even on base model. Nice car, hope it lasts. DO get a CPO warranty for protection - dealer told me it's $1,200 of the $16,000 price I paid, and definately insurance worth having until 100,000 miles.
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