Used 2005 Saab 9-5 Wagon Consumer Reviews
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Fine car but not bullet proof
Robert Green, 09/06/2008
2005 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T 4dr Sport Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My wife is the primary driver, but we've both logged enough miles to form an opinion. First, the good: handling, acceleration, brakes, ride comfort. Looks good in an understated way from all angles. Love that tight turning circle. Wife loves the turbo boost, cargo space and six-way seat. 26-28 mpg with manual transmission. The midnight blue, she found, is not invisible to police radar however. The not so good: ABS and water pumps failed, some headlight relay issues, rear ABS sensor/hub replaced. All under warranty. Road noise a bit high with Pirellis and replacement Bridgestone Potenzas. On balance we're aiming for 200K, but expect it will not be a cheap ride.
Saab 9-5 Arc
sl, 03/19/2005
2005 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T 4dr Sport Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car handles like a dream, has the power needed in a quick start or emergency, but gets the gas mileage of a much less gutsy car.
wicked fun wagon
tahcan, 02/11/2005
2005 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sport Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I traded a G500 mercedes (which was a in the shop 41 days in the 8 months I owned it) on this great wagon which continues to amaze me everytime we stuff it full of stuff and still get in the high 20's on the highway. It is a manual which is a hoot to drive, it is excellent (with snow tires) in the fluffy stuff, handles very well, comfortable for 5 plus the dogs in back. I am not sure why there are not many more of these wagons out there. It kicks the volvo in turning radius by some 9 feet which is a major deal in city driving, bigger then the subaru, and i would not have considered another mercedes after the last one.
Excellent car so far & very good value
LASaab, 11/11/2008
2005 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sport Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
2.5 years and 35,000 miles in LA traffic, and no real complaints. A few minor service items, but the car has been very reliable (as was the 2001 that I had before it). Superb highway cruiser. Smooth & quiet, with good acceleration once you get over about 15 MPH. Excellent value for the money. This was engineered to be a BMW 5 series competitor in its day, and the quality level is in that category.
Saab 9-5 wagon did not disappoint
deacane, 12/29/2005
2005 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T 4dr Sport Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased based upon Consumer Reports ratings. I wasn't crazy about the rims on the Arc, but I replaced them with 17-inch rims and Pirelli speed-rated tires, and the wagon is almost perfect. Great car, great performance (7.0 0-60), and 32.5 mpg on the highway. What's not to love?
Sorry to see you go.
Jeff Flaherty, 08/12/2016
2005 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T 4dr Sport Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great, economical peppy wagon. Not bad in the snow. Decent gas mileage.good pickup with the turbo. Sound system just ok.overall happy with my SAAB.
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Happy so far
chris, 12/27/2009
2005 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T 4dr Sport Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought an Arc wagon off-lease; it is really an excellent value and a lot of car for the money. It has all the modern passive and active safety features, and feels very secure on the road. The Swedish seats are the most comfortable in the business. Super ride quality and excellent mileage on the freeway- this is a great commuter car. The suspension definitely favors ride over cornering, but the Saab is plenty responsive with quick steering and good feedback. The 2.3T motor is a torquey beast- it pulls from 40-70 mph in the blink of an eye.
Aero Wagon rules
smark77, 10/11/2004
2005 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sport Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Got the vehicle with GM discount, with the discount this is an unbelievable car for the money, fun to drive, handles very well though not as well as my 540i but hey its a Saab not a BMW. The style is one of the best on the market, not the box of volvo or the odd lines of the mercedes. All in all, great car though it doesn't have the bells and whistles on the interior like some of the other luxury vehicles out there
BMW 5-series killer
John T, 12/16/2004
2005 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sport Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought the Aero after looking at a BMW 5 series and an Audi A6. Bottom line, just as nice, great stereo, handles like a dream, VERY quick and nimble, lots of torque all across the rpm range, you know, it's a rocket - what can I say. So it having compared favorably, it is a much better value $$$. Very sweet car.
Glitches Anyone
Chris Stevens, 07/07/2005
2005 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3T 4dr Sport Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my first Saab and maybe my last. I have numerous little annoying things take place. Cruise control stopped wrking for a month, roll over gas tank valve failed - can't pump gas into it, inexplicable oil leak & resulting engine knock, failed starter module - would not start, Auto setting for AC does not work consistently. But other than that the car has been great. 26k in 10mos on an 04 9-5 Wagon 2.3T. The car drives great, suspension is softter than my wife's Volvo XC70 - I would prefer less dive & roll and firmer, but it drives beautifully and gets 28-29 mpg on my 110mile commute. My stock Pirelli P6's grip well and quite.
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