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Saab story: Final Saab 9-5 has left the building

July 6, 2:00 PMSF Autos ExaminerMichael Sheena
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The last 9-5 was produced on July 2, 2009.

You could never accuse the current Saab 9-5 of lacking staying power:  The Trollhättan produced car has been in production since 1997.  The Saab 9-5 received a couple of refreshes in 2002 and 2006, but has been basically the same design for 12 years. 


This is supposedly the production version of the next 9-5 sedan. source:  saabs united

While quite competitive when first launched, the Saab began to slip behind the pack as the years piled on.  The 2006 refresh gave the 9-5 a nose job that did little to improve the car's appearance.


This is supposedly the production version of the next 9-5 wagon.  Hot! source:  saabs united

No matter its warts, the Saab 9-5 will long be remembered as a very comfortable, safe car.  The next generation 9-5, set to debut at this year's Frankfurt Auto Show, would do well to emulate its predecessor's lengthy tenure.

 

 

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