It seems a lot of people love Saabs.
I hate them.
Been in plenty and can’t believe the owners payed good money for it.
Like driving a Go-cart or something.
My cousin owned a brand new one back in the 80’s.
3 weeks old the whole right front wheel assembly collapsed while parked in a lot.
He was lucky not to be driving it at the time.
My uncle bought a beautiful one about 7 years ago then Traded it in like 8 months later.
junk
I drive a 2002 Saab 9-3 and it is excellent.
I’ve had a few rentals in my time when my car was in the shop. A new Maxima (which was very nice but not as nice as my Saab), a new Pontiac G6 (simply horrible, I can’t believe it sold for $20k or so new), and a Camry (good, but still, nowhere near as nice as my Saab).
My Saab has given me no problems. I have heard that starting with the 2003 models, one takes their chances. I lucked out with the 2002.
The 9-5 as well as the second 9-3 generation are very reliable constructions.
Personally, I am a Volvo owner, but I seldom hear complaints about the vehicles SAAB make today.