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[cam2502]

still humming and hoeing about this saab 9-5.(straight choice now between this and a volvo v70 d5)  does anyone know whats the top of the range and whats the bottom with saabs?
this one is the vector 3.0l tid.
im sure the aero is the top spec?...but cant seem to find any info on the rest of the range, although the spec on this vector seems very good.

[henryd]

I like the 9-5's,only thing I would be worried about now is parts availability now that Saab GB is in administration.

[tunnie]

Lost of engine / running gear Saab parts you can get from a Vauxhall dealer

[cem_devecioglu]

if you can repair yourself and pay for the expensive parts its ok..

[danzigfan]

As far as I know, 9-5 and Vectra share platform, so a few parts are exchangeble.... For 3.0 diesel (Isuzu engine) I've heard it's a bit too rough ang noisy for a Saab. There were some issues with this engine - cracked head and similar after reaching 100.000 miles. I'll try to find something about it because 9-5 was a car I was looking for some four years ago.

[henryd]

The 2.3 turbo petrol engines are as hard as nails,seem to cover big milage without much issue

[danzigfan]

I agree, 2.3 HOT seems to be the best choice of buying saab

[sussex peter]

I was interested to read this topic. I have owned a 9-5 aero, it was in some ways the nicest car i have owned. Very fast, and i mean quick. But its front wheel drive so you will wear through front tyres very quickly, even being careful with your right foot. The best seats around, so comfy! Downside can be fuel consumption as they are no better than a miggy for mpg.
Insurance will be high too on most models, and their isthe issue of parts for some things.     

[cem_devecioglu]

owner of turbo engine, petrol or diesel, sooner or later face with expensive bills..  you must be lucky enough to use and sell the car before any expensive problem arises  ..

[D]

Hot Aero is top spec followed by Aero then Vector and Linear.

Saab prices were poor to start with, nowadays they seem to be nosediving with the company going into administration. I looked at a Hot Aero 2.0T fully loaded, single owner, 56 plate with 25k miles for just 4.5k. Hope you are getting it really cheap and do stay away from dealerships as they are quite expensive. I did not buy in the end as I felt I was going to get stuck with a Rover equivalent that would be worth nothing in a couple of years time.

[hoody]

here you go

http://www.parkers.co.uk/cars/reviews/facts-and-figures/saab/9-5/estate-1999/

i just bought a 9-5 aero hot estate yesterday,as mentioned it has a thirst but possibly the most comfortable seats i have ever sat in.

[fiend61]

the most comfortable seats i have ever sat in.

dont know why you will be out of them at every petrol station 
and i still think the most comfortable 'armchairs' were in the granada's   leather of course 

[henryd]

the most comfortable seats i have ever sat in.

dont know why you will be out of them at every petrol station 
and i still think the most comfortable 'armchairs' were in the granada's   leather of course 

No worse than an Omega v6

[marco24v]

I had a saab 9-5 with all the bells and whistles and it was a very luxurious car.  I had the se which had the leathers but no heated seats booo.  The HOT is the high output turbo but I had the lpt low pressure turbo.  Didn't feel particularly fast with only 150bhp but great lazy cruiser at high speed.  The HOT is the one to go for if you want power.

[ninjapirate]

I would wait and see what happens friday!