The SAAB 9-5 (2006-09) 5DR ESTATE 2.3 260 AERO AUTO is a large, five-door family estate and a distinctive alternative to mainstream and premium German load-carriers. Its spacious boot and comfortable cabin suit family holidays, errands and bulky kit, while the automatic gearbox makes commuting and longer journeys more relaxed. Mycarcheck.com records show 207 look-ups covering 101 distinct VINs, a useful snapshot of this relatively specialised used car. Checks show an average private-sale valuation of £1,800 and average recorded mileage of 122,000 miles; typical annual mileage is 6,000. Owners have averaged around 3.6 previous keepers, so buyers should check each car’s history and condition carefully. The Aero combines estate space with a brisk, confident character, making it more distinctive than many family wagons. It suits drivers wanting comfort and practicality with extra performance, but fuel costs may exceed those of less powerful rivals. Check condition carefully.