I miss the 9-5s. Very underrated cars.

Those 90s special effects.

I would choose the Saab over the other options any day. I did, in fact. And it’s still running with no issues.

There are many sensible reasons to choose a Saab over those three main car giants. They're safer, just as quick, they're unique and come with a few features to make being inside the car quite an enjoyable experience. Also my old Saab is surprisngly realiable for a 20 yearold.

The Saab 95 was an incredible car. One of my clients (oddly an engineer)  had one just like that in blue. In his older days he got sick with Parkinson's so I was driving him a lot in it. Don't have to tell you guys that the best time was when I dropped him of at a doctor's or dentist and had some time to kill. Very responsive, smooth ride and the turbo! Really quick and refined car

I always found the 9-5 to be very attractive.

The reverse thing is a protection against theft - IF you are able to climb into the car when the double lock on the doors is locked, and IF you are able to start the car without a key - you can only drive it in reverse. Salute to Saab and fuck General Motors

Honestly, who doesn't push the clutch pedal and brake when starting a standard shift car?

❤ "2000 SAAB 9-5's dashboard really drew me to, it feel like you are in a spaceship or a plane. "

People bought SAAB for its Uniqueness and its Potential.

Jeremy just didn't get it back then. I think he did later on though, it's fairly clear when you watch the Top Gear tribute to Saab.

The Saab 9-5 was far safer than any of the competition and far better than jezza makes out.

I like the old 900 and 9000 Saabs...!!! Classic turbo's...!!!

Back in the days when Top Gear was about cars, not setting fire to things.

Such a pity what happened to Saab. Hope the company makes a comeback.

The E-class and A6-cars from this era have all rusted to pieces by now, the 5-series have all broken down and all three of them looks ancient. The 9-5 however, still goes, still holds up with regards to wear and tear and still looks great. I wonder why anyone chose that car..

Those 95s are timeless cars.

Loved Clarkson's review but I'm afraid all he did was sell me that car. I drove a green 96, bright yellow 99, and a beige brown 900GLI for many, many years, and I always say that the 99 taught me how to drive and kept me safe on many a night run from Slough to Hull. Never got as far as the 9-3, or 9-5 but just know I missed out big time. Clarkson just likes raw power and cannot see exceptional engineering and refinement. Incidentally I was a chemical engineer. I don't know the story of why SAAB failed but if ever there was a car manufacturer with a loyal following, this was it. Who could forget travelling through Europe waving to all the other Saab owners as they passed. Oh, and my car never once went backwards on startup.

I love these old Saab cars.

One of the main reasons for buying a SAAB was surely - even though you could afford a BMW, Audi or Merc - because it WASN'T a BMW, Audi or Merc.
Quick check: self confidence...good - ability to think for oneself - good - -personal 'appendage' size - good - ego - no need for self perceived massaging - a sheep? Nope. Buying what you really like, not what some people think should be bought? Yes.
That's why. Jeremy proves the point yet again.