The 2000 Saab 9-5 Wagon Base is a Front-wheel drive Sedan. It can accommodate up to 5 passengers. It has 4 Doors and is powered by a 3.0L V6 Turbo DOHC 24 valves engine which outputs 200 hp @
5000 rpm and is paired with 5 speed manual gearbox. The 2000 Saab 9-5 Wagon Base has cargo capacity of 890 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1630 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2000 Saab 9-5 Wagon Base has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional 3.0L V6 Turbo DOHC 24 valves engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include None and None. The front suspension is while the rear suspension is. The car also features a It has as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 218 N.m of torque and a top speed of 215 km/h. The 2000 Saab 9-5 Wagon Base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 8.3 seconds and hits quarter mile at 16 seconds. Fuel consumption is 12.7 L/100km in the city and 8.3 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 42,300
Estimates based on a driving average of 12,000 miles per year
Used Condition
Trade In Price
Private Party Price
Dealer Retail Price
Outstanding
$ 1,071
$ 1,783
$ 2,173
Clean
$ 952
$ 1,590
$ 1,937
Average
$ 716
$ 1,203
$ 1,466
Rough
$ 479
$ 817
$ 995
Not quite as polished as some of the class leaders, but still worthy of a test drive if you're looking for a luxury sport sedan/wagon that won't get lost in the crowd.
Saab's premium 9-5 Sedan is designed to compete with everything from near-luxury models such as the Lexus ES 300 and Cadillac Catera, to full-blown sport sedans such as the Mercedes-Benz E430 and BMW 540i. But because the 9-5 is a Saab, this car looks and feels a bit different. The sedan lineup consists of a fully equipped base 9-5 model, an SE version packed with amenities, and a performance-oriented Aero model. The 9-5 comes standard with a 2.3-liter turbo four-cylinder that produces 170 horsepower, mated to a five-speed manual or optional four-speed auto gearbox. The 9-5 Aero versions feature a 230-horse, 2.3-liter turbo four, making 258 foot-pounds of torque from 1,900 to 3,000 rpm with the manual transmission. All SEs are powered by a 3.0-liter turbo V6 that requires a driver-selectable four-speed automatic. The V6 makes 200 ponies and 229 foot-pounds of torque from 2,500 rpm through the 4,000-rpm mark.
The 9-5's standard equipment list is long, offering antilock brakes, automatic climate controls, premium stereo, side-impact airbags, an active head-restraint system, even traction control and a sunroof. Heated front and rear seats are optional, but Saab's cool ventilated front seats and a 200-watt stereo/CD/cassette come standard on the SE. If you want some of the SE's luxury but can't bear doing without a stick shift, Saab makes the base 9-5 available with a new premium package that adds leather and upgraded seats and audio system.
Saab purists who bemoan the fact that the 9-5 is not available as a hatchback need only to drive the wagon. Offered in turbo four, V6 and Aero versions, the 9-5 Wagon boasts almost 73 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seat folded. What's more, the same kind of fresh thinking that went into the 9-5's safety technology is evident in the convenience features found in the wagon. Unique ideas such as a refrigerated glove box, an aircraft-inspired "CargoTracks" load-securing system, a removable rigid cargo shelf, and even a sliding load floor to ease loading and unloading, all help to make the 9-5 Wagon handle just about any hauling task with ease.
The 9-5 Wagon Gary Fisher Edition features a roof rack system (Saab Limited Edition Gary Fisher mountain bike included), and various cargo area accoutrements, including heavy-duty cargo nets and a 12-volt power outlet. The modified exterior features sideskirts, a front-lip spoiler, body-painted rear bumper valence, white side-indicator lamps, and 17-inch Quad design wheels.
Perhaps the nicest thing about the big Saab is its sporting character, with precise steering and powerful brakes that enhance the driving experience. Even in base form, the 9-5's high level of standard equipment and a sticker price of around $ 30K make it a bargain for most people shopping the near-luxury class. The Aero models, on the other hand, will run you closer to $ 40K.
The Saab 9-5 represented Saab's replacement for the 9000 model discontinued in 1997 and came in two body styles, a 4-door sedan and a 5-door station wagon.
The Swedes at Saab were building planes long before they were building cars so you know their standards ran pretty because in the aeronautical industry there's no room for mistake if you want to get back safely on the ground.
In 1937 the Svenska Aeroplan Aktiebolaget or the Swedish Aeorplane Company starting its business but by the end of WWII the good people down there had trouble placing their products on the market. A new market was needed, but for a new market you need a new product. And since the need to get people fast and safe from one place to another was on the rise, what better market than that of automobiles. So, in 1944, Project 92, or the manufacture of the first Saab car began.
The Saab 92 had a very interesting feature but it was an understandable occurence when you consider the man who drew up the car used to design planes: it had a very low drag coefficient of 0.31, one which many modern cars still struggle to attain.
After the Saab 92 came the Saab in 1955 with an improved engine, upgraded to 3 cylinders and with the trapezoid grille that would become a trademark for the brand in later years. A wagon version of the car, the 95 came in 1959.
In the 60s, the general direction for Saab was bigger, as the 99 model proved. It also brought in more power, as the 99 was turbocharged, a feature common on later cars as well, a tradition for the Swedish automaker from then on. At the end of the decade, Saab reached the 1 million cars mark.
A new platform was needed by the end of the 70s for the aging Saabs, so the company signed a deal with Fiat which later spawned the Alfa Romeo 164, Fiat Croma, Lancia Therma and the Saab 9000. All these cars rode on the Type Four chassis, the result of the joint venture.
Ten years later, in 1987, Saab found itself in financial difficulties and was forced to shut down the plant at Arlov in order to cut costs. The fact that GM bought 50% of the stocks in 1990 helped alleviate the problems a little, but the company was still losing money and so the factory at Malmo in order to further reduce costs.
Recovery was going to come in the shape of the Saab 900, developed with the help of GM in 1993, a car which would give the company its first profitable year since the 80s. GM later acquired the rest of Saab's shares as was the initial agreement and from then on Saab became subsidiary to the American giant.
Current models, the 9-3 and the 9-5, are based on Opel chassis and are manufactured in Sweden and Germany. The SUV model 9-7x is being built in america, in the state of Ohio. Now, the company has announced that it would be releasing a new crossover SUV, the 9-4X, after the demise of the 9-2X, basically a rebadged Subaru Impreza.
2000 Saab 9-5 Consumer Reviews
metacarpalwham, 03/17/2014
SAAB 9-5 Aero
I love this car. It's quick, gets good fuel economy and looks expensive. The mid-range acceleration of this car is amazing and there's no turbo lag. I like how the engine is 2.3 liters instead of 2.0 because it makes it so there's not as much lag and the car doesn't have to rely on the turbo as much so the power band is much more linear. If you get this car make sure you get the Aero. It's the best model. It gives you 230 HP according to Saab (But it's been said to be more like 250) and 258 lbs. ft. of torque. It feels even quicker than that though and it can really handle in the corners as well. The steering quickness and feel is excellent and it provides good road and even engine feedback!
raspdairy, 01/26/2008
2000 Gary Fisher Edition Saab 9-5 Wagon
Purchased this car on eBay w/ 101,000 miles. I drive this car almost 200 miles per day in my sales job. I've replaced the DIC, serpentine belt, and battery since owning the car. I've completed routine maintenance when necessary (i.e. new tires, spark plugs, & brakes). Up to now this has been my BEST car for all the driving I that I do. This is saying a lot. I've had BMWs, Jaguar and Audi that cost me a fortune in frequent repairs.
walruschokehold, 05/28/2004
Drive The Rest Then,,,,,,,
I have an extensive automotive
background. Cert. tech, shop foreman,
service advisor, with BMW, Roll's ,
Porsche, Mercedes, etc. I have owned
several of the aforementioned
vehicles. Ok, my first Saab. What a
surprise! This automobile, averaged
out, drives, handles, feels,
comnpletely unique. Without getting
too much into specifics, You don't get
this with any other car! Exellent
Luxury, Power, feel, handling, and oh
yes harmon Kardon Sound, like never
heard in a BMW. Ok,, Engine let's you
know when it's accelerating. aka growl
if you will. If Jag, they would call it
the Purrr
servicesdicing, 03/19/2009
Love/Hate Relationship!
I am the the 2nd owner of this vehicle and have always had it regularly serviced. I love this car... When it runs, it runs well, when its doesn't, it really leaves you stuck! Financially and literally on the side of the road. I have tow truck drives on speed-dial. No joke. It all started with the timing belt and went down hill from there, oil sludge blew the engine, a bad ABS modulator that disables the ABS braking system. 2, yes 2 alternators, computer systems, crank sensor, alarm system, and LED display to name a few. My dashboard is a constant display of warning lights and the costs of my repairs are well over $ 6200. Well over what the car is worth now. I love this car, but it has broken me.
tactiletheme, 05/20/2018
2005 Saab 9-5
"Most comfortable car I learned to hate."
Transmission problems, followed by a leaking coolant valve, followed by a failing purge valve followed by whining alternator, followed by a vacuum leak followed by more transmission problems, followed by an exhaust leak brought on because of a snapped manifold bolt followed by coil pack failure (twice)..
DONE!
I must say for the short times she worked well it was fun and VERY comfortable. Probably the most comfortable compact car I have ever owned. Plenty of trunk space as well as the trunk opens a full 90 degrees. Wish I could trust it.. I just cant so it goes. If you must own this car I wish you more luck than I had.
Oh, and did I mention that Saab is no more so just try and find someone qualified to work on this who knows the ins and outs of this vehicle.
condenseused, 04/18/2018
1999 Saab 9-5
"Most comfortable Car I have ever driven!"
Have had a lot of memories with my Saab. Not once has it broke down. It does have electrical issues now and again. The trade of with that is the driving experience. It just has features that new cars no a days dont have.
leaderscab, 03/06/2016
2005 Saab 9-5
"Always garaged;looks like new car."
Mechanically,visually,and performance like new car.Has been garaged for 42,000 miles since purchased. Have all dealer maintenance records. This is a genuine "cream puff" in the language of car dealers
I have owned and still have a 2009 Kia amanti it is now 2024 I have 51000 miles on this car excellent handling in all weather except ice and deep snow very fast in traffic I think the handling is tight and responsive. My spouse has driven this on the interstate frequently and the first thing he did was get it up to 220 mph at this speed is floaty but under 80 mph just a pleasure to drive *****
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