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2007 Saab 9-5

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2007 Saab 9-5 Review

By KBB.com Editors

Those who demand the sensible interior and firm driving feel of a European sport sedan, but also desire a vehicle not shared by every other premium sedan owner, should consider the Saab 9-5. Roomy, powerful and one of the few sedans in this segment still offering a manual transmission, the Saab 9-5 holds a strong appeal to purists who shun the overly high-tech approach and flashy styling so pervasive in today's luxury sedans. Available as the 9-5 Sedan or 9-5 SportCombi (the wagon), its Swedish heritage serves it well, excelling in the areas of safety, comfort, fuel economy and performance—without breaking the bank.

You'll Like This Car If...

If you think the best things about a European sedan are the powerful yet fuel-efficient turbo engines and the relative exclusivity, you can get both for an affordable price in a Saab 9-5.

You May Not Like This Car If...

Compared with some other premium European sport sedans, the Saab 9-5 is neither as premium nor as sporty. The absence of a V6 or V8 engine option may turn off some buyers.

What's Significant About This Car?

Two new packages arrive later in the model year: An Anniversary Package and the Aero Package (which replaces last year's Sport Package).

Driving the 9-5

Driving Impressions Around town, the Saab 9-5 is responsive, nimble and downright quick, benefiting from a turbocharger that delivers its influence politely but firmly. Predictably, the suspension hasn't been tuned so tightly...

that highway ride is anything less than pleasant. Only when you get that rare opportunity to really push the 9-5 through a few good twists and turns does the nose-heavy, front-wheel-drive 9-5 reveal its limitations. Still, even the sportiest sport sedans rarely get taken to task in such a manner, and so the 9-5 is sure to prove plenty entertaining for most.

Favorite Features

Heated/Ventilated Seats
Cool-climate drivers and passengers will appreciate that front and rear heated seats are included as standard equipment. Those further south might be more interested in the optional ventilated front seats.

Dynamic Workload Manager
In driving situations that might demand heightened concentration, the 9-5 will delay dashboard warning messages and intercept incoming telephone calls to prevent distraction.

2007 Saab 9-5 Details

Interior

A black-themed interior matches your choice of black, tan or gray leather seating with black carpet, black door panels and a black instrument panel. Though the 9-5's interior received a thorough revision last year, traditionalists can rest easy knowing the center console-mounted ignition key tumbler and three-dimensional grid air vents remain. Dark walnut trim gives way to metallic highlights in the Sport Package. A cooled glove box lets you pack lunch and a drink for the road. The 9-5 Sedan features a conspicuously generous trunk, while the SportCombi's cargo floor includes twin recessed aluminum rails that make it easy to secure loads. Most importantly, front and rear passengers are likely to find both the 9-5 Sedan and the SportCombi plenty roomy and comfortable.

Exterior

Newly redesigned last year, the 9-5 continues for 2007 relatively unchanged. Gone, for the most part, is the automaker's familiar three-port grille in favor of a face that's more aggressive, yet less distinctive. The design changes up front included a new hood, fenders and a lower fascia. Every 9-5 rides on split-spoke 17-inch wheels.

Notable Equipment

Standard Equipment

In addition to a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and five-speed manual transmission, a base Saab 9-5 features leather seating, power moonroof, 200-watt AM/FM audio system with XM Satellite Radio and a six-disc CD changer, automatic dual-zone climate control, eight-way power front seats with driver's side-memory, power windows/locks/mirrors, high-pressure headlamp washers, heated front and rear seats and a cooled glove box. Standard safety equipment includes front airbags, head and thorax side-impact airbags, anti-lock brakes (ABS) and electronic stability and traction controls.

Optional Equipment

The Aero Package includes a more aggressive suspension, sportier seats and metallic interior trim in place of wood. The Visibility Package includes xenon headlamps, auto-dimming outside mirrors, rear park assist and rain-sensing windshield wipers. Additional stand-alone options include a five-speed automatic transmission, OnStar, ventilated front seats and a DVD-based navigation system that bumps the six-disc CD changer to the trunk.

Under the Hood

The 9-5 is powered by a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine of 250 horsepower. Five-speed manual models benefit from a handy turbocharger overboost function that increases torque output to 273 pounds-feet in bursts of up to 20 seconds, and helps accelerate the 9-5 from zero to 60 miles per hour in just 6.9 seconds, according to Saab. With the automatic transmission—which features Normal and Sport modes—the same run takes 7.3 seconds.

2.3-liter in-line 4 Turbocharged
260 horsepower @ 5300 rpm
258 lb.-ft. of torque @ 1900-4500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 21/29 (manual), 18/28 (automatic)

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2007 Saab 9-5 Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating

7.3

Out of 10

Based on 379 Ratings for the 1999 - 2009 models.

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Value

7.6/10

Quality

7.7/10
Reliability

7.3/10

Performance

8.3/10
Comfort

8.5/10

Styling

8.3/10

Best car I ever owned

By saabmimi (MA) on Sunday, March 24, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 75,000

10 10.0

overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Reliability: 8/10
Quality: 8/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "great value for price, agile, swift, comfortable"

Cons: "parts are going to be hard to get"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"My third Saab, and my favorite - more reliable, fewer annoying breakdowns inside and out. Fun to drive, speedy and agile, comfortable to be in and looks great next to "luxury" models. Great in the snow we have so much of. Averages over 30 mph on highway miles, around 22 in town in winter. I am so angry with GM for driving a stake through the heart of Saab Motorworks I could scream!"

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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Amazing Vehicle!

By Saabfan123 (WA) on Thursday, March 21, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 91,120

10 10.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 9/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Cheapness, Power, Comfort, Space, Ride Quality"

Cons: "Bad Cup Holders (don't care)"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I own the Aero Wagon model with the 250hp 2.3t. This is an incredible car, the power is always there and the acceleration is seemless. The interior is incredibly comfortable and very quiet on the highway. Handling is better than you would think and the suspension is soft, yet stable and composed. I've owned this car for less than a year (bought it with 79K) and it now has 91,000. For road trips it doesnt get much better than this car! The cargo space is very nice for hauling big items and the load area is low for easier access. If you are looking for a cheap, sporty and powerful, stylish, and comfortable wagon, this is a perfect car for you!"

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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Pretty little hate machine

By Liz (IN) on Saturday, February 23, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 130,000

10 1.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 1/10
Value: 1/10
Reliability: 1/10
Quality: 1/10
Performance: 4/10
Styling: 4/10
Comfort: 1/10

Pros: "Looks nice"

Cons: "Looks can be deceiving"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"The single worst purchase we have ever made! This car has cost us more money than I care to tally up. We have replaced the engine, transmission, turbo charger... Just to name the big ticket items. The electrical is screwy and we can never have all outside lights working at one time. There is always something wrong. Lesson learned, you can Never fix a lemon. Don't buy this car!!!!"

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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MY SAAB REVIEW

By retired (KY) on Tuesday, October 09, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 149,000

10 8.0

overall rating 8 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 8/10
Value: 7/10
Reliability: 5/10
Quality: 6/10
Performance: 7/10
Styling: 8/10
Comfort: 8/10

Pros: "safe care. nice ride"

Cons: "high maintance"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 6

"I have had my SAAB for a few years now. Believe me when I say you will feel safe in this car. A nice comfortable driving car. Handles well on the road. BUT!!!!! very high maintance. Only use mobile one oil. Keep the maintance up. I have already spent $1600.00 in one year on this car.If you can handle the cost of repairs by all means buy one, you will love the way they handle and drive."

11 people out of 12 found this review helpful

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Classic & Beautiful....a wonderful car to drive.

By Breezy (MA) on Thursday, September 13, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 120,000

10 10.0

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Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Fun to drive and very comfortable. You feel safe!"

Cons: "The expense of maintaining it! U must Love it!"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This is a very high performance car. It's called "driving" when your behind the wheel. The speakers and overall comfort is "comforting." You can sit back and relax and know that your in "one tough machine". I feel very safe in this car."

4 people out of 4 found this review helpful

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LOVE THIS CAR

By SAABguy (CA) on Monday, July 09, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 76,600

10 10.0

overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Not boring like Toyota or Honda"

Cons: "There are none."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This is the best car I've ever owned. Considering that this car is almost 10 years old, it looks just as sharp as a new C-Class Mercedes in my opinion. The SAAB is screwed together right, is extremely safe with ABS and Stability control, air bags everywhere, karmon-hardon sound system, back up sensors and a huge availability of parts so don't let that scare you away from SAAB."

12 people out of 12 found this review helpful

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