4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,000 miles

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problem #2

Jun 012007

9-5

  • miles
Digital instrumentation panel failed in the first 20,000 miles and now again before 50,000 miles. Others I have spoken to with the same model have experienced the same problem.

- Ann Arbor, MI, USA

problem #1

Jan 062007

9-5 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 48,000 miles
2001 Saab sid display. The lines disappear and the display will not show anything that is happening to the car. This displays is vital to the operation. It failed with less than 50,00 miles and is a known problem with the Saab's.

- San Antonuio, TX, USA