2011 SAAB 9-5 NG Vector 2.0 TiD

Summary:

Great car to look at and drive

Faults:

Nothing apart from seat's heating and the tail light bar failure when I got it, which are common things on that model. Otherwise it goes smooth and nice.

General Comments:

Very nice, unique look, and well designed (both interior and exterior). I've mapped the engine to have 190 HP. It's very spacious but nimble to drive.

No problem with parts so far; many match with the Opel Insignia and Buick Regal. The engine was produced by FIAT; a very good motor.

Aero versions with petrol engines will become collector’s cars for sure. I'm on a lookout to get one with low mileage.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 29th July, 2019

8th Aug 2021, 20:52

GM should have developed a turbo diesel V6 with 220 HP and 500 Nm of torque for the 9-5, if they had any interest in saving Saab at all, which clearly they didn't. In fact, they even made difficult for Spyker to save Saab.

In reply to 8th Aug 2021, 20:52

10th Aug 2021, 03:43

GM with Saab and Ford with Volvo were like “cancers” to these good companies. Saab was destroyed by GM and Ford nearly did the same to Volvo. The lack of ethics will bring them both undone.

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1999 SAAB 9-5 SE 2.0 LPT

Faults:

Creaking front seat assembly. Creaking rear suspension.

General Comments:

Awful dealer and after sales service in Poland. Do not buy the 2.0, it is underpowered for such a big car. On German autobahns have never been able to get it over 200 km/h, whereas manual says 215 km/h is possible.

Love the dashboard and interior design - it really grows on you. Exterior is acquired taste but you get the feeling of being one of a priviliged/intelligent (?) few who have not fallen for the obvious A6, 520i, E class choice.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th April, 1999

5th Oct 2014, 11:10

In my opinion, the 150 BHP 2.0t is doing surprisingly OK (at least in my car).