Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 TiD Reviews

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Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 TiD
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Average Ratings for Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 TiD

  • Performance3.9 stars
  • Practicality3.6 stars
  • Reliability2.6 stars
  • Value for Money3.3 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings2.9 stars
  • Overall Rating3.6 stars

8 Reviews For Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 TiD

  • Guest 9th Nov 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    I've had my fire-engine red 9-5 Vector 3.0 TiD estate for 7 years. I absolutely love it, and can't even imagine why I would want any other car. Supremely comfortable on long journeys -- went to the Alps and back twice last year, and my friends commented on how easy the journey was. Only service problem I've had is batteries -- I'm on my third -- and a steering pump that went wrong about 5 years ago. Everything else is "normal wear and tear". Just about the only thing I don't like is the ventilation controls -- too many indistinct buttons It's beginning to look dated inside, but otherwise it is still a head-turning, classy car.

  • Guest 28th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    I think car buyers are nuts , somebody must have told saab they wanted a car like this , even though it is very fast and very powerfull it cant be driven by a sane person , your brain would have to be reduced to jelly from loud rap music to appreciate this car ,its unbelieveably uncomfortable no executive on drugs or not would go anywhere in one twice at 27k??????????????

  • serioussaab 11th Feb 2009

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    The Saab 9-5 3.0 V6 TiD has more power than the 2.2 TiD. Good fuel economy relative to engine size. Service parts -except for the engine- are quite sensibly priced & widely available due to being shared with other GM products. World class... when running properly. Devastatingly costly when engine problems arise. Demands best quality (NOT supermarket) diesel or can run poorly. The V6 TiD demands an intensive regime of regular maintenance. Dealers don't always understand them!

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  • Guest 7th Feb 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    The problem burdenben alluded to is correct in my experience. My Saab 3.0 TiD is now on its 3rd (count 'em) engine. Luckily I was able to persuade Saab to replace the engine at their expense both times, although I did have to pay labour costs on the 2nd new engine. Some of the build quality is distinctly ordinary compared to a 5-series for example. They always seem to be playing catch-up compared to their teutonic rivals, and are WAY behind Lexus GS for example.

  • zadok 22nd Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    The Saab 9-5 is a good all round car: travelled all over europe in all weathers
    No problems as yet. consumables ie tyres, bulbs etc about usual for this size of car.
    Still love her, so do our dogs.

  • Guest 4th Mar 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    Very reliable car... as once you try a Saab you definitely won't find any comparable car to this for same amount of money.

  • burdenben 5th Aug 2007

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    Buy one of these cars at your peril. I promise you, you WILL regret it. I bought a V6 Vector and almost £1,000 lighter in pocket after 6 months with a leaking head gasket, I called it quits. I was quoted over £1200 for a new head gasket and at the same time warned that because the engines are a very poor combination of an aluminium block with steel bore liners, the bore liners can 'drop' after a leaking head gasket repair. The cost of a new engine.............£7,500!

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  • terryrh Rank: Lance Corporal 19th Mar 2004

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    My Saab 9-5 Estate 3.0 V6 TiD was an import direct from Sweden. Now approaching the end of its two year warranty. To date all repairs covered. But the cost of repairs would have been high, first diesel leak almost £1000.
    Local dealer (canterbury) excellent always has a loan car, feedback good.
    Extended warranty almost £700 for 20,000 miles!