1999 Saab 9-5 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 1999 Saab 9-5 generally express positive feelings about their experiences. They particularly appreciate the car's performance, comfort, and build quality. Many drivers love the turbo power and how fun it is to drive, but some mention issues like high repair costs and average fuel economy. The interior is frequently highlighted for its luxury, though the exterior could use some improvement."
Quirky but good power and great to drive. Particularly like the throttle-by-wire that has different sensitivity depending upon when 'sport' button is pressed.
February 14, 2008I really liked this car. It wasn't the fastest or best handling car...but for day- to-day driving it was great. Very comfortable on the road.
March 14, 2008Very powerful, reliable, comfortable and fast. Comes with an executive style look, long battery life, economic gas consumption. These are obviously no longer on the market (these models) but you sure can get a good deal for a good used one. It's very fun to drive and foremost very comfortable leather interior. Saab cars is originally Swedish, they built the engines replicating jet technology (scania) which gave these models and newer versions a much more powerful, fast and very unique engine.
October 26, 2011What owners say
Quirky but good power and great to drive. Particularly like the throttle-by-wire that has different sensitivity depending upon when 'sport' button is pressed.
February 14, 2008I really liked this car. It wasn't the fastest or best handling car...but for day- to-day driving it was great. Very comfortable on the road.
March 14, 2008Very powerful, reliable, comfortable and fast. Comes with an executive style look, long battery life, economic gas consumption. These are obviously no longer on the market (these models) but you sure can get a good deal for a good used one. It's very fun to drive and foremost very comfortable leather interior. Saab cars is originally Swedish, they built the engines replicating jet technology (scania) which gave these models and newer versions a much more powerful, fast and very unique engine.
October 26, 2011Performance- The acceleration is good. When you hit 115 you can feel the entire car shift. The handling is not as tight as I wish, but that is expectable for a larger car. Build Quality- I was recently hit head on, and it was barely noticeable that i had been hit at all. Appearance- Interior is very luxurious. Exterior it needs some things to spice it up. Cost- Repairs are very expensive and the gas mileage isn't very good. Fun Factor- The car is sick to drive. Windows down, turbo whistling, stereo blasting, and subs pounding.
July 18, 2009Acceleration was very quick, smooth. Good handling in multiple conditions. Braking and suspension were good. The quality of the car was good and for the cost it was a great deal. The interior was luxury while the exterior could add a few touches. This car was definitely fun to drive.
May 30, 2009if your looking for something other tan a german plastic box everyone thinks is the bees knees then look no further than a saab. the 9-5 is well specced and has performance to match the smile it puts on your face. the reliability is great, nothing really major in 6 years of ownership
August 27, 2008If i had to buy another i would in a heart beat. it rides great handles well and is very quiet inside. The turbo makes it fun plus the wagon makes it good for packing up the kids and gear to out on the weekends.
April 5, 2014My 3rd SAAB and despite the meddling by General Motors it remains a properly good car. Rides very well and gets good fuel economy.... and it goes around corners and accelerates pretty well. Much less expensive to maintain than a BMW, Benz, Volvo or even a Subaru.
May 11, 2008I'm never getting rid of this car... I love it! It has a ton of power and all of the goodies and extras I now think I need.... like heated leather seats... and wipers on my headlights.... ahhhhh and the turbo engine.
April 13, 2008I love the look of this car! I mainly drove it back and forth to work (7 - 10 minutes from home), and around town. This car has one of the most comfortable ride I have ever seen. It definitely lives up to its luxury sedan classification. The build quality is very solid, and visibility is very good. Gas mileage is decent -350-375 miles on average from a single tank. Repair costs are fair to expensive - it depends where you take it - Independent Saab local specialists are my preference.
December 27, 2014
