Saab 9-5

Overall Average Rating - 85.36%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 53rd

With more ups and downs than a rollercoaster, the 9-5’s scoresheet reveals ownership can be a test of patience.

Let’s start with the good news. You claim that only three cars are more comfortable, while Saab’s turbocharged engines clearly please owners in the performance stakes.

On the downside, running costs are deemed unacceptably high, while the handling is a letdown.

Ratings

Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 87th
Build Quality: 60th
Running Costs: 98th
Performance: 18th
Braking: 59th
Ride Quality: 35th
Handling: 91st
Practicality: 28th
Comfort: 4th
Ease of Driving: 20th

Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 20th)

It’s finished ahead of Ford, but Saab has dropped four places. The fact its range was voted 31st out of 35 for running costs suggests the impact of the firm’s frugal Biopower model line-up is minimal.