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| Description |
| TheCarConnection.com’s editors researched a wide range of road tests of the 2008 Saab 9-5 to write this definitive review. TheCarConnection.com’s resident experts also drove the Saab 9-5 to help you decide which reviews to trust where opinions differ, to add more impressions and details, and to provide you with the best information. |
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| Road Test |
The Saab 9-5 sedan returns for yet another model year with minor changes, as it awaits a full-model renewal in the 2010 model year. For 2008, there are two body styles, sedan and SportCombi wagon, and both show their age inside and out. On the exterior, the Saab 9-5 has larger headlamps and a new hood, but with age, the Saab 9-5 has become a bit frumpy. As to the interior, it still says "Saab," but a new cliff-like face to the 9-5 instrument panel hasn’t changed the fact that it’s more than a decade old. At least it has easily readable displays and ergonomic layout of switches and dials.
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| Positive Points |
- - Good visibility
- - Good crash scores
- - High fuel economy
- - Available wagon version
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| Negative Points |
- - Dated styling
- - No all-wheel drive
- - No V-6 or V-8 option
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