Used 2005 Saab 9-5 Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used 9-5 for sale
Performance, Comfort, and Fun to Drive!!
GeeWhiz, 03/31/2010
2005 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Sink into these comfortable seats, turn the key in the console - hit the sport mode put into gear and take off - you will feel why they say Saab born form jets. All this and excellent fuel economy, especially on the open road. Since I've only owned a short time - my personal experience with reliability is incomplete, sounds like following the maintenance schedule is key. I fell in love with this car during the test drive.
An amazing car thus far
AERO DRIVER, 08/23/2005
2005 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Although in the two years that I have owned my SAAB 9-5 Aero I have had several reaccurring problems, like malfunctionning auto levelling headlamps, and a wiper failure. Each and every time I step into it I am rewarded with an amazing driving experience, great power delivery, superior ergonomics. This is the first car that I have been able to keep for more than six months.
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Bang for the Buck
EBG, 02/07/2006
2005 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The 2005 9-5 Arc is a whole lot for a rather moderate price, compared to competitors. Reliability is first on the list and, although not the reason for purchasing the vehicle, gas economy is phenominal at 28+ MPG (combined city and highway). Road feel is superb and the way that saab manages to squeeze power out of a 4 cylinder engine in unbelievable. With the "sport" feature that comes standard, you can get the feel of driving a much more expensive sports car, although your fuel economy will suffer just a bit. I am pleased as can be with the vehicle!
Gas milage much better than advertised
keith, 03/13/2010
2005 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Saab for over 3 years. Bought it used with 16k and have added another 30k. Have spent zero on maint. Except oil changes. Gas mileage is rated 17 city and 26 highway but I get 33 highway and 28 in mixed driving, not sure how to measure city. No complaints so far. Love the rear parking sensors. Have an aero with spoiler so still looks good although over 5 years old. Sport seats are comfortable. You feel the road which I like but my wife hates. Also rides low (same like/hate). Harman Kardan sound is good but not amazing. Trunk roomy. Can't complain. I know resale is low, but will prob. Give to my son at some point and I only paid $22k used so not too worried
The Rodney Dangerfield of Cars
Paul Perry, 10/09/2004
2005 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car never seems to get any respect from reviewers. However, after pooring over the road and track reviews of this particular class of cars the Saab 9.5 aero was the best value. Saab had a $5,000 sticker writeoff incentive at the time. Saab builds some of the safest cars on the road today. This car is flat out the most enjoyable car to drive I have ever owned. The list includes Lexux, Volvo, and BMWs. The Aero with a stick makes you want to take the car for a drive out in the country just to exercise the car. On long trips the car is great because it has the most luggage space of any of the cars in its class. To nit pick, I would have to say the cup holder is not "elegant."