Saab 9-5 Saloon Aero 2.3 Hot Reviews
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★★★★★
“Prepare to be amazed!!!”
Written on: 04/08/2012 by Firemanstan116
Let me start by saying the only thing that lets this car down is that it's just too damn fast! Ok so this car is not a one to take on hot hatches at lights but the mid-range torque of the turbo is unbelievable, I have lost track of the amount of M3 drivers that have had the shock of their lives as this unassuming looking Saab 95 estate leaves their pride and joy in its wake on the motorway. And that's the problem with this fantastic motor. I am a middle aged dad who left his boy racer days... (read more)
★★★★★
“aero 2.3 hot 260 anniversary ”
Written on: 29/07/2012
had mine for five years,never once let me down, bit thirsty but what the hell you only live once. Fifty mm lower than the norm add an extra ten horses makes all the difference, took on an audi r6 the other day it didn't stand a chance. all in all this is a fantastic car, if you haven't got one yet, go get one. (read more)
★★★★★
“Hot Aero - Saab's last hurrah”
Written on: 05/06/2012 by a8drewson1
Having gone through the Saab family taking in the GM offspring was like adopting a kid from the bad estate... as much as you hope for the best you somehow know that the bad habits are likely to surface under pressure. Three years on and it just shows how prejudice and affect perceptions. The car has been an absolute joy (I fear saying it because, at 90,000 miles, I know it is getting close to needing a new clutch. At times I've driven it like the hooligan from the estate - those of you who... (read more)
★★★★☆
“I have owned three 9-5s ( two HOT 250 Aeros manual and...”
Written on: 14/04/2011
I have owned three 9-5s ( two HOT 250 Aeros manual and Autonow and only due to an extremely long commute and price of petrol have I been moving mine and my wifes Aero on. I took all the performance extras,large intercooler , big brakes, DTM 18" wheels, bilsteins, springs,polybushings, 3" downpipe, sports cat, Abbott exhaust, forge wastegate and recirculating valve uprated fuel pressure reg,Stainless large bore intake and turbo intake , remapped by Abbott racing etc. onto my wifes car cut to... (read more)
★★★★★
“Truly amazing. My first SAAB, won't be the last!...”
Written on: 27/01/2011
Truly amazing. My first SAAB, won't be the last! Performance awesome, great comfort, and the estates' capacity made a house move seem easy. Still gives the 'big grin'factor when I floor it! Live in the country..poor roads, short straights...this has to be the safest machine for fast, safe overtaking I've ever driven. Even fuel consumption not too bad...@ 32mpg on long trip to Scotland, nearer 27-28 on local runs. Compared to prices for equivalent BMW/Audi what a bargain. Grab one and enjoy! (read more)
★★★★★
“I wrote a previous review having owned the car for a...”
Written on: 21/08/2010
I wrote a previous review having owned the car for a month so I thought I would update you on the car.
SAAB 95 Hot AERO 03 plate - Well having had the wheels referbished and the scrapes resprayed and now having driven the car for 6 months I can only say that every time I drive it IT BLOWS MY SOCKS OFF !!! I love the fact that I know it will eat most other cars for breakfast. I love the seats soooo comfortable but the performance is a real ace in the hole. I had the AERO up to 152mph and it...
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★★★★☆
“Overall this is a great car, blistering performance...”
Written on: 05/07/2010
Overall this is a great car, blistering performance which makes you feel safer in a perverse sort of way. Downside I guess is the handling and the bid to take it out of 'shopping trolley' territory into 'exec saloon' has created a slight imbalance between accelleration and handling.
It really needed to be a little stiffer and being soggy at the front it has a tendancy to lose traction on roundabouts etc.. Straight line performance is unreal with smooth revving and feeling that this car...
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★★★★☆
“I bought my SAAB 9-5 2.3t HOT AERO saloon a month ago...”
Written on: 21/04/2010
I bought my SAAB 9-5 2.3t HOT AERO saloon a month ago (53 Reg). I do love the looks, I smile every time the TURBO reaches the red line but the under steer is an issue, mainly on roundabouts. I had a C-Class Esprit before and it was better cornering than this one. I have one thing to say, the manual gear box is hard and the reverse gear difficult to engage sometimes, compared to the smooth gearbox of the Mercedes. Building quality is not as good as the Merc but the seats are unbelievably... (read more)
★★★★★
“i drove bmw audi volvo but saab aero hot 2.3 turbo...”
Written on: 03/04/2010
i drove bmw audi volvo but saab aero hot 2.3 turbo what r u asking more... have smile on your face and you are king of motorways.
no problems nothing at all 145k on meter pass mot always but keep changing oil filters each 5000 miles and smile on and on... i love it its really quick reliable and economical car with all safety features you need.
put 2nd 3rd gear and you will loose best runners car far away :) its true
i go it i know it and i trust it
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★★★★★
“Ok here goes !!! had lots of SAABs from my Dads old...”
Written on: 25/02/2010 by Simon Cross (1 review written)
Ok here goes !!! had lots of SAABs from my Dads old 900 cse to the 03 95 Hot Aero I just bought. First things first I got a great deal only paid £3900 for it with 71,000 miles it's got all the toys but I will need to do some work on it as it has tatty alloy wheels due to curbing and the sharks fin needs replacing these need not cost a fortune I find Neo Brothers will get anthing you need at a fraction of the new price. As for the car it blew my socks off, had a nice little run down the M1... (read more)
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★★★★★
“A much better alternative to a BMW. Performance,...”
Written on: 16/10/2008 by Saabaero95
A much better alternative to a BMW. Performance, reliability, comfort, equipment, fuel economy, looks, individuality. (read more)
★★★★☆
“The Saab 9-5 is a nice car, you don't feel the bumps...”
Written on: 06/04/2008 by safi123 (2 reviews written)
The Saab 9-5 is a nice car, you don't feel the bumps and you have lots of space, the only thing that let's it down is that dull interior. But for everyday use it's brilliant. (read more)
★★★★★
“Overall the Saab is a very nice car, highly...”
Written on: 05/12/2007
Overall the Saab is a very nice car, highly recommended. Just be aware that maintenance could be a bit steep. (read more)
★★★★★
“The Saab 9-5 Saloon Aero is a car for those who love...”
Written on: 14/10/2005 by Aeronaut (2 reviews written)
The Saab 9-5 Saloon Aero is a car for those who love to drive. Excellent blend of luxury, comfort, practicality and pure performance. The turbo provides huge amounts of torque in 2nd 3rd and 4th gear - acceleration is rapid and smooth. Extremely comfortable on long trips, lots of power, great seats, feeling of safety, quiet and spacious front and rear. Lots of room in the trunk, split folding rear seats with pass thru easy to use. Great as a family car and as a sports sedan. Also will... (read more)
★★★★★
“Before my (fathers) HOT Aero died, it was simply 'the...”
Written on: 27/09/2005 by Rebs120 (1 review written)
Before my (fathers) HOT Aero died, it was simply 'the best thing since sliced bread'.
As everyone else says, the SAAB perfomance is breath taking, as in manual spec, you get that extra surge of torque when you floor it, which is very exciting indeed. There are faster cars on the road, but not many, and none at this price.
Inside is soft high quality leather, electric memory seats, and an ambiance of quality like a Jag.
In the two or so years we (my family) had this car, it's was...
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★★★☆☆
“As an old Saab Turbo fan, I couldn't wait to get my...”
Written on: 07/09/2005 by RossSaab (1 review written)
As an old Saab Turbo fan, I couldn't wait to get my hands on my new Saab 9-5 Aero. It came fully loaded, and I was initially very impressed. As I got more used to the car, I started to get annoyed by the cheap switches and terrible road holding, which I'm told is due to the car being based on a Vauxhall chassis, which twists when pushed hard. The front strut's have a large rubber bush at the base, where it meets the wishbone, and this works well when new, but becomes very baggy over time,... (read more)
Boony Of Blyth's Response to RossSaab's Review
Written on: 13/07/2010
I found this review helpful because...of the candor of the partisapent in question,i am about to buy a my 2003 aero hot 250,and need aWORTS N ALL reviewer.
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★★★★★
“This car is a phenomenon. Build quality,...”
Written on: 12/08/2005 by Aero4life (1 review written)
This car is a phenomenon. Build quality, equipmentlevels, ride, performance and value to shame German market leaders.
I am no fast car virgin, having owned six cylinder Alphas and BMWs but have been blown away by the overall package that this car offers. The blend between luxury and outright performance is excellent. This is a performance car with subtance. I love it......... 250bhp!!!!
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★★★★★
“I have owned my Saab 9-5 Saloon Aero 2.3Hot for 3...”
Written on: 10/09/2003 by simmo (1 review written)
I have owned my Saab 9-5 Saloon Aero 2.3Hot for 3 month and racked up 7000 miles. I have the auto with paddle shift and it is such a lazy car. Most of the time it cruises at around 2000 revs, but wack in the Sport mode or switch to paddle shift and it really shifts. It just goes on and on and on!
Fabulous!
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201103_Ampaulett's Response to simmo's Review
Written on: 09/07/2005
hi i also have same but in a mannual get the cpu upgraded and change the injectors 298bhp its awesome.
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★★★★★
“The car is unbelievable! With 250Bhp on tap and an...”
Written on: 15/04/2003 by Beentheredontthatgottheteeshirt.
The car is unbelievable! With 250Bhp on tap and an extra 20bhp for 20 seconds a time for overtaking this is a supercar! With build quality to rival a Mercedes and shame BMW and Jaguar AND an engine to blow 99% of the competition away. Took out on the roads this car dominates the road, on the motorway had a slight duel with a poser in his 330ci BMW. He was left for dust! The car can carry on past its supposed top speed of 156 to an amazing 163 when the limiter starts to kick in! I am now... (read more)
★★★★★
“A Truely Amazin Car Faster Than Anything On The Road....”
Written on: 13/12/2002 by Owain.
A Truely Amazin Car Faster Than Anything On The Road. Built Strongly And Performs Strong Can't Believe The S60 Competes Against It (read more)
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Williamwinterbourne's Response to Firemanstan116's Review
Written on: 26/11/2012
I am the owner of a Saab 2.3 Saloon Hot aero auto, and I have to say that the performance is outstanding in all weather conditions:
The car is a petrol model and with the direct ignition system generating approximately 40,000 volts across each of the spark plug electrodes, only a slow turn of the engine is required to immediately start the car, whatever the conditions.
The sports feature gives this model the wow!! factor.