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Saab 9-5 Estate 2.3 HOT Turbo Edition 5dr

For This is the pinnacle of the 9-5 estate range, comfortably the fastest model, as well as the best equipped, with sat-nav as standard.

Against Saabs don't get on well with powerful engines and this shows why - there's too much power for the chassis to cope with. Plus, this is the most expensive 9-5 estate to buy and run.

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

Too much money and too little talent sums this car up. There are some good bits, but you can get them all in a cheaper version - and it won't expose the car's flaws so obviously.

Key facts

0–60mph: 6.9 secs
Top speed: 152 mph
Average mpg: 31.7
Tank range: 523 miles

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Features

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View the whole Saab 9-5 Estate range

Cheaper

Estate 2.0t Turbo Edition 5dr
£21,200
Estate 2.0t Biopower Turbo Edition 5dr
£21,785
Estate 1.9 TiD Turbo Edition 5dr
£21,880
Estate 2.3 HOT Turbo Edition 5dr
£26,455

More expensive

Estate 2.0t Turbo Edition 5dr
£21,200
Estate 2.0t Biopower Turbo Edition 5dr
£21,785
Estate 1.9 TiD Turbo Edition 5dr
£21,880
Estate 2.3 HOT Turbo Edition 5dr
£26,455

The Saab 9-5 Estate full review Read in full

Performance
3 out of 5 stars
Stick with the diesel or lower-powered petrol
Ride & Handling
2 out of 5 stars
Off the pace compared to rivals
Refinement
3 out of 5 stars
A capable motorway cruiser
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
Cheap, but the residuals will sting
Quality & Reliability
2 out of 5 stars
Solid, but the plastics feel cheap
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Curtain airbags only in the front
Behind The Wheel
4 out of 5 stars
Comfy seats and a clear dash
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Big, but not as big as some rivals
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Every model has a long list of kit

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

There's only a small range to choose from, but we'd suggest you limit your choice to just one: the diesel. It may not be the quickest version, but it has just the kind of low-rev grunt you need in an estate.

Also consider taking out Saab's Service and Maintenance Plan, which is something special in that it covers not only servicing, but also wear and tear items for the first three years after a new car is registered.

That means not being billed for tyres, brakes, exhaust or routine servicing, as well as being covered for essential repair work to wear and tear items that may be identified between services - and any work subsequent to your Saab failing its first MoT test.

You can also start a plan if you have already purchased a new Saab, and it is within six months of registration and has less than 1000 miles on the clock.