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Saab 9-5

All Saab Vehicles

Model Generations

2010-2011

2010 Model Redesign Year

Saab's 9-5 is a competent car with capable and secure handling. A major 2010 redesign produced a car that wasn't as well rounded as previous 9-5s. It handles fairly nimbly and has great fit and finish, but the 220-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine is noisy and a little weak for the class. A stiff ride and the cramped cockpit didn't help either. Sales were meager. The brand was discontinued after 2011.

$5,675 - $6,775

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

1999-2009

Saab's 9-5 is a competent car with capable and secure handling. The ride is firm and compliant, but road noise is pronounced. The turbocharged 2.3-liter, 170-hp four-cylinder (185 hp from 2000 on) provides ample acceleration. The 3.0-liter, 200-hp V6 is smoother, quieter, and stronger. A higher-performance 230-hp Aero model was added for 2000. Aside from styling updates the 9-5 was largely unchanged through 2009.

$5,225 - $5,675

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

$4,725 - $5,175

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

$4,250 - $5,050

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

$3,375 - $3,700

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

$3,050 - $4,100

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

$3,000 - $3,475

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

$2,975 - $3,100

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

$2,975 - $4,350

Reliability Verdict

NA

Owner Satisfaction

NA

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