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2004 Saab 9-5 User Reviews

2004 Saab 9-5 Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 6 reviews

  • Performance:3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars3.8 out of 5 stars 3.8 / 5
  • Appearance:3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars 3.4 / 5
  • Build Quality:3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars3.4 out of 5 stars 3.4 / 5
  • Overall:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5

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"power" 4 reviews
"turbo" 3 reviews
"comfortable car" 2 reviews

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Kfed writes:
2004 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T Review
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THE PICK UP SPEED

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THE GLITCHES

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Great Car — GREAT PERFORMANCE turbo really is great, very good on gas, its a 4 cylinder, A/C SEATS, very comfortable, very safe, and its a European car what else do u want. OH and it looks GREAT. U SHOULD BUY IT

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Jeff writes:
2004 Saab 9-5 Aero Review
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Nice cushy seats.  Turbo performance.  

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Turbo lag.  Leans a bit when driving a bit aggressively.

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The Turbo Rat — Loved Saab Aero Academy. Styling is spot on. Crisp with a hint of Saabishness. It ain't no jellybean! 2.3 Turbo 4 gets some getting used to, but once that Turbo kicks in .. watch out! TopGear says it's faster 40-80 than a Ferrari Tess.

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Robert writes:
2004 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T Wagon Review
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Its rare I seldom see any wagons.....

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Nothing yet

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Love My Saab — Its quick holds a lot of cargo and carries 4 in great comfort or 5 with a squeeze. Its no stoplight racer but has enough power to enjoy and passing power is superb. Upgrades are easy as with most modern turbo cars and the biggest mods being needed are better downpipe and intercooler and 3 in exhaust and then a simple ecu tune and 300+ hp wagon is a reality. Gas mileage on highway is great avg 34+ mpg

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Joshua writes:
2004 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T Review
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Great car

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It's a little ugly

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Easy Going — It's not a bad car. Performance isn't really lacking for a 4 cylinder turbo. No it's not and evo or sti but it's a great get around without the rush and worry kind of car. Great for an everyday driver. The more miles on it the better she runs. I can't complain.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Chris writes:
2004 Saab 9-5 Arc 2.3T Review
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If you drive it, you probably love it.

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If you dont want a great car for a good price.

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If You Love It, Not Much Else Is Better. — Surprisingly quick, its 0-60 is faster than its generation porsche 911 from 40 to 70, high top speed, feels like you're driving a jet. (A jet with a small amount of under steer) Has needed some repairs, but every car eventually does. This car is very fun to drive.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Mikey writes:
2004 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon Review
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Great Car... Handles Amazingly.. Some Quirks Ex: The Wiring Sometimes Is Bad... — great car... handles amazingly.. some quirks ex: the wiring sometimes is bad...

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Gas Mileage (highway) 26 30 27
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Reviews From Other Years

2011 Saab 9-5 Reviews

Saab's Best Model By jamiller01

Overall I am very pleased with this car. Having replaced my 2001 9-5 I had expectations that were certainly met with this next generation model. Missing only the overhead aviation light, this model r... Read More

My Future Collectors Item;-) By Jan

exterior styling: wow! interior styling is nice but fit and finish +choice of materials not premium quality handling quite good for such a big car, steering a bit deadish ride could be improved, seats... Read More

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2008 Saab 9-5 Reviews

Would Like To Own It But... By Mshash

This drives beautifully and gets great milege on my weekly commute to Boston 33MPH on the Mass pike. there is nothing negative I can say about this car except that we are selling it. It is fun to dr... Read More

Slightly Pricey, But Great Performance By Lee

Beautiful, fast, and smooth. The 2.3 engine puts out 265hp, and the turbo has little to no lag. Smooth performance anywhere in the RPM range. Read More

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2007 Saab 9-5 Reviews

Love This Car. By Jacob

This is a very fast car that has interesting fun Swedish quirks. The inside is spacious and this is the first car I don't sit all the way back in. Slow from a start, this 3800 pound vehicle jumps... Read More

Buy It Used And Reap The Rewards By pdcmc

Car is nicely appointed but takes a lot of getting used to. Thing are laid out differently than other cars. Engine noise is a bit excessive at idle. Turbo lag is minimal and once it winds up this car ... Read More

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2006 Saab 9-5 Reviews

Its My Baby By Laurie

For pure refinement in the pleasure of effort free motoring I highly recommend the Saab 95 2.0ltr Linear Estate its practicle for sleeping in for when the rear seats are folded down there is 8 ft t... Read More

Too Little Too Late By Jan

I love the solid saab quality, still build to last handling is still one of the best in its class but too old, too cheap inside (gm radio panel same as in a daewoo!! I''l buy the new one if saab can ... Read More

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2005 Saab 9-5 Reviews

Love This Car! By Dylan

I love this car. It is so versatile. The back seats fold completely flat. The only bad part about that is it limits the way you can position the front seats. The turbo is awesome, and the Sport button... Read More

I Have Loved This Car. By jmiah003

Appearance, handling, acceleration, all make this car a pleasure to drive. Don't think I could drive a car that's not turbocharged after owning my 9-5. This is has been my 2nd 9-5, and I'm really st... Read More

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