The SAAB 9-5 (2006-09) 5DR ESTATE 1.9 TID 150 VECTOR SPORT AUTO is a large diesel estate, a practical alternative to executive saloons and family SUVs in the UK used-car market. Its long load area and roomy five-door layout make it useful for shopping, holidays, everyday family duties and commuting. Checks on mycarcheck.com have recorded 220 look-ups covering 96 different VINs, a useful sample of cars searched. The average private-sale valuation is £1,600, with 139,000 miles recorded on average, around 9,000 miles driven annually, and 4.4 previous keepers. These figures describe checked cars, not a guarantee for an individual vehicle. With a comfortable ride and automatic gearbox, this 1.9 TiD Vector Sport suits families, commuters and drivers wanting space without an SUV. Against the Volkswagen Passat and Ford Mondeo estates, the Saab is a rarer, more distinctive choice. Seek a cared-for example and always check its history carefully before buying.