Used 2008 Saab 9-5 Consumer Reviews
Used 9-5 for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2008 9-5, so we've included reviews for other years of the 9-5 since its last redesign.
Saab -> Better than the best
Yuriy klimin, 01/27/2018
2008 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
One of the best vehicles, no bull. I am a mechanic shop owner and dealership. Yes, there are some quirks but who is perfect? My best advise it to use fully synthetic oil and best gasoline possible. Otherwise, reliable and fun. It's like Honda but wih European behavior.
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Best Bang for Buck
gummibear, 04/22/2009
2007 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan w/Aero Package (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
People too often make the mistake of comparing the 9-5 with top luxury car makers (BMW, Audi, Lex, etc). The only problem is that such a comparison doesn't take into consideration that those cars cost at least $20-30k more when you start factoring comparable extras. In its price class the Saab 9-5 is simply the best value offering sporty power and handling, great comfort (seats + interior roominess), decent gas mileage and a unique design. Really this car is equal parts fun and functional. While the 2.3L turbo takes you 0-60mph in 6.7s, what is really impressive is how it performs in its unique power band (40-70mph). In that range you are accelerating faster than a Porsche 911 Carrera.
2008 Saab 9-5 for sale near you
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Great performer but lots of noises
steve G, 03/31/2008
2008 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is my 5th Saab. Very comfortable, fun to drive. Just completed a 300 mile trip and got an honest 32 mpg. The only problem are the various rattles and chirps which come and go. Dealer can't seem to fix them. Had the same issue with my 2006 95. If little rattles annoy you, you'd better go elsewhere. otherwise a lot of car for the money.
Underrated
Artic White , 02/15/2008
2008 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Had the car for 2 months now. Live in a snowy area, and there's just something about solid driving in snow while rear-wheel drive BMWs are sliding all around you. To me, there's something about a saab where it can be a driver's car and a passenger's car at the same time. I think that's a unique quality. A blast to drive, but doesn't make my passengers get headaches like in cars with really stiff suspensions.
Fun and practical vehicle
Acura-man, 04/07/2010
2007 Saab 9-5 SportCombi 4dr Wagon (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I traded in my 2007 Honda Pilot for this wagon in Jan 2010 - vehicle only had 15k miles on it. I haven't been disappointed. Although I did lose a lot of room, this car is just so much more practical and convenient. It was a pain to load my bikes onto the SUV, but this roof-line is lower and easier to do; I also have a canoe (yeah, you don't see many Saab owners driving around with canoes!) - also much easier to load. The car is solid, fun to drive, and comes standard with so many features. I also have a 2007 Acura (and have always had Honda), so it's a new experience to drive the Saab. It's extremely fast, great styling, and many of the features seem a-ha (like the dual sunshades).