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I figured this would be a good thread where we as 9-5 owners can vouch for or against the 9-5 in terms of the reliability it deleivers. Many people like the 9-5 and we can provide them honest information on the vehicle from differering customer perspective for them to make an informed decision. Mine: 71k, barely drive it. I purchased it at 64k in Dec of 2002. I have a company car that gets the majority of the mileage during the week. I paid a little too much for mine, but I can say no repairs as of yet, the SID is slightly messed up on the lower temperature display closest to the driver. It has been an absolute pleasure to drive, feels solid, and queit. You know you are in a luxury car when you are in the 9-5, but I would not purchase another as the Saab really does not fit my personality (I purchased it when I was 24 and I was a former Jeep Wrangler owner) and there are many other cars out there that I feel would give me better value and fit me better; but then again, you do not purchase a Saab primarily for value. Please do not take my opinion as bashing the Saab because I feel it is a superb car with a lot of refinement, but it is better suited for someone other than myself (the 9-5 at least). I will be keeping this car until it dies however, which I hope is a long, long time from now (at least until I am finished with school). Who knows, maybe that new Saab SUV might fit my liking, as I am not a big fan of the wagon.

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• Let's hear your 9-5 reliability stories, Reverse, Wed, 4 Feb 2004 19:49:10 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Re: Let's hear your 9-5 reliability stories, BillC, Fri, 6 Feb 2004 16:17:16
  • a 6 year old 9-5, running OK, dip, Thu, 5 Feb 2004 21:38:55
  • 9-5 Aero 2001, 17K miles, no probs!, Mike D, Thu, 5 Feb 2004 21:15:47
  • not that reliable, RickP, Thu, 5 Feb 2004 19:31:54
  • Re: Let's hear your 9-5 reliability stories, Jason 0W-40, Thu, 5 Feb 2004 19:13:27
  • I got mine from Snow White, Ron Kubitsky, Thu, 5 Feb 2004 12:54:37
  • Re: Let's hear your 9-5 reliability stories, Simon in Vancouver, Thu, 5 Feb 2004 12:23:47
  • Problem free, MJ, Thu, 5 Feb 2004 12:14:27
  • Most Satisfying car that I've owned, Shea, Thu, 5 Feb 2004 10:52:50
  • Had a 99 and sold it with 68K miles. Nice car but, todd , Thu, 5 Feb 2004 10:37:25
  • 2003 Aero Wagon with 24,000 mi and, John, Thu, 5 Feb 2004 09:38:14
    • I highly recommend snows, MJ, Thu, 5 Feb 2004 12:53:44
      • I have used the Dunlop MS2 snow tires, John, Thu, 5 Feb 2004 18:29:14
  • Need info on nuances of 9-5s, scott J, Thu, 5 Feb 2004 08:17:12
    • Re: Need info on nuances of 9-5s, Josh, Thu, 5 Feb 2004 17:53:43
    • Re: Need info on nuances of 9-5s, Rick D., Thu, 5 Feb 2004 09:28:47
  • Love it! No issues here, Paul H, Thu, 5 Feb 2004 06:51:46
  • Re: Let's hear your 9-5 reliability stories, washaero, Thu, 5 Feb 2004 06:05:52
  • Lots of little stuff..., PLC, Thu, 5 Feb 2004 05:57:10
  • Re: You must be new here ;), AeroLady, Thu, 5 Feb 2004 05:09:52
  • Far better than any Audi I have ever had......, Vince, Thu, 5 Feb 2004 03:42:45
  • 68k miles, no major reliability issues, Pat Hurley, Wed, 4 Feb 2004 23:14:38
    • New PCV Service Bulletin issued Oct, 2003...., Roger, Thu, 5 Feb 2004 04:44:35
      • Thanks..yes, I've printed it out, Pat Hurley, Sat, 7 Feb 2004 16:57:38
  • Most reliable car I've owned, and ..., J, Wed, 4 Feb 2004 20:58:12
  • Plan On Keeping Mine for at Least 500K Miles, Ian Glenday , Wed, 4 Feb 2004 20:06:28
  • 3 years and 30,000 miles later..., Dennis, Wed, 4 Feb 2004 20:04:15
    • Re: 3 years and 30,000 miles later..., Bobeldee, Fri, 6 Feb 2004 03:51:34

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