Saab 9-5

Low CO2 and high mpg
Distinctive design
Plenty of room

Saab 9-5 saloon (2010 – 2012)

The all-new Saab 9-5 offers acres of space inside, decent equipment levels and a top-notch safety record. Running costs are competitive too, although dynamics are disappointingly below par.

Our verdict

Is the Saab 9-5 a good car?

How we rated this car out of 5 on the following

Saab 9-5 interior

Space, materials, boot size and comfort.

Saab 9-5 performance

Power, handling, fuel and range.

Saab 9-5 how good does it look

Saab 9-5 practicality

Saab 9-5 drive

Saab 9-5 reliability

Saab 9-5 equipment

Our expert review

See what our expert review team say about this car

Interior Performance Appearance Practicality Driveability Reliability Equipment

Area of interest:

Despite being all-new, the cabin feels quite dated. The air vent design is the same one that Saab has used again and again over the past few decades. The quality of the plastics used within the cabin really aren’t up to scratch. Most buyers will expect considerably better from an executive saloon. The cabin lacks the attention to detail and tight panel gaps of its premium rivals. The bright green displays on the instrument cluster are attractive though, and lift the otherwise sombre environment.