Used 2006 Saab 9-7X Consumer Reviews
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Saab SUV in GM Skin
Saab Owner, 01/31/2021
2006 Saab 9-7X 4.2i 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought mine used with 142,000 miles. It had issues at the time which I was aware of. These cars have gas air ride rear struts which are great when they work but a real hassle when they go bad. The pumps will fail. I replaced mine with regular coils/struts and it's been great. It's a very well built vehicle, not surprising since it was the 2nd most expensive GM production vehicle with the exception of the escalade. The vortex inline 4.2 is a very robust & reliable motor. Not silky smooth like a Toyota V6 but this is an inline. Wards rated this motor very highly. It's stable & quiet. MPG averages 15 - 17 so not great but is is a heavy AWD truck. The V8 5.3 version is fast with the same MPG as the 4.2 but not as reliable as the I6. Ride is stable per Saab engineered suspension. Maintenance is relatively cheap since it's basically a Chevy trailblazer in Saab skin. Rear seats can feel cramped but trunk space is decent. Heavy roll when turning but the turning radius is very good. Interior is very nice with good quality materials that will stand the test of time if looked after. I think the achilles heel of this vehicle is the AWD system. I've seen/heard many go bad after 100,000 miles. I recommend changing the transmission & front/rear differential fluids at recommended service intervals with GM recommended fluid's. This should lengthen the life of the transmission. These cars are AWD while it's trailblazer sibling has a switchable 2WD/4WD system which I find preferable. All in all a solid used truck
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Love my (GM) Saab!
huggio, 08/26/2020
2006 Saab 9-7X 4.2i 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Overall, this is a good, reliable, study vehicle. I bought it used and had all the recommended repairs done, but since (8 years and counting) have only done routine maintenance - and several recalls. It has a minor electrical issue (static sometimes when I play the radio), but I realized when shopping for a replacement that my main annoyance with it are the cup holders. One is flimsy and worthless, and the other is poorly located so larger cups get trapped by the gear shift. After 122,000 miles, that's the worst I have. ;-)
2006 Saab 9-7X for sale near you
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Good Car for the Price
kayvan, 09/07/2006
2006 Saab 9-7X 5.3i 4dr SUV AWD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It has good acceleration, handles well on corners, fuel economy could be better, it's hard not to push the gas pedal. It comes loaded with a lot of features, overall a satisfied customer. Looking forward to driving it in the snow.
Good Vehicle for Price
AK Driver, 05/21/2009
2006 Saab 9-7X 4.2i 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle for my wife to transport the kids around. It is very comfortable and roomy for a smaller SUV. The engine does very well for an I6, but fuel mileage could be better (I guess you can have one or the other more power less mileage or more mileage less power). Bought it used and a good investment so far. Had a slight alignment issue, once fixed have had no problems. One frustrating thing is it is very hard to get accessories for this vehicle. Overall good vehicle for the price.
My car is in the shop while I'm typing!
NUBULLY, 01/07/2008
2006 Saab 9-7X 4.2i 4dr SUV AWD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Run away from this SUV. When we leased this SUV, GM had a promo: give us 27 months. Well, this morning when I tried to start the engine it turned over but did not start (for the 5th time). I have 4 more months until the 27 months are up. I gave them 27 months and I know to stay away!!!! THIS is why you lease autos, if I purchased this SUV I would be out my mind right now. The car drives nice but it gets horrid gas mileage and its been in the shop a lot. The interior fit and finish are still good. The XM/Radio antenna wasn't installed properly as well as the R/S mirror was 1/2 installed when we took delivery. NYBULLY