Saab 9-5
- Reliability (shortcut)
- Repair Histories (shortcut)
- Extended Warranty
- MSRP and Invoice Prices
- Price Comparisons
- Dealer Price Quotes
- Real-World Gas Mileage (shortcut)
- "Why (Not) This Car?" Reviews (shortcut)
- Tire Reviews
- Forums
- Specifications
- Features
Saab 9-5 Reliability
Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Saab 9-5 rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?
TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."
The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Saab 9-5 reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2004 | Saab | 9-5* | 18 3.3 78100 | ||
| 2003 | Saab | 9-5* | 14 6.6 99800 | ||
| 2002 | Saab | 9-5* | 13 5.8 122000 | ||
| 2000 | Saab | 9-5* | 16 8.8 140900 | ||
| 1999 | Saab | 9-5* | 12 6.4 125900 | ||
To see how the Saab 9-5's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Saab 9-5--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.
Saab 9-5 Repair Histories
To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Saab 9-5 repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.
Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:
2007 Saab 9-5 Problems and Repair Histories
2006 Saab 9-5 Problems and Repair Histories
2005 Saab 9-5 Problems and Repair Histories
2004 Saab 9-5 Problems and Repair Histories
2003 Saab 9-5 Problems and Repair Histories
2002 Saab 9-5 Problems and Repair Histories
2001 Saab 9-5 Problems and Repair Histories
2000 Saab 9-5 Problems and Repair Histories
1999 Saab 9-5 Problems and Repair Histories
Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.Saab 9-5 Extended Warranty
Concerned about the Saab 9-5's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is an over 30-year-old company with over 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.
If you are unsure about the Saab 9-5's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to check the pricing and terms from Warranty Direct.
More information about extended car warranties: Saab 9-5 extended warranty tips.
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Saab 9-5 Price Comparisons
Saab 9-5 MSRP and Invoice Prices
Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Saab 9-5. Price the Saab 9-5.
| Year | Body | Trim | MSRP | Invoice | Dest. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4-door Sedan | Aero | 49,165 | 45,969 | 825 |
| 2009 | 4-door Wagon | SportCombi Griffin | 43,270 | 40,890 | 775 |
Saab 9-5 Price Comparisons
Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Saab 9-5 and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Saab 9-5 price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.
If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Saab 9-5.
Dealer Price Quotes
Saab 9-5 Dealer Price Quotes
Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.
The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.
Saab 9-5 Gas Mileage
Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Saab 9-5's gas mileage in the real-world.
In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Saab 9-5, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.
Saab 9-5 Real-World Gas Mileage
"Why (Not) the Saab 9-5?" Reviews
For car buyers' reasons for buying a 9-5--or not--click here.
Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions,
where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.
Michael's most recent Saab 9-5 review.
Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.
Saab 9-5 Tire Reviews
The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Saab 9-5 tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Saab 9-5--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.
The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.
Saab 9-5 Forums (TrueDelta partners)
These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the 9-5 by owners, visit:
GMInsideNews.com -- GM news forum
2010 Saab 9-5 Specifications
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| Body | 4-door Sedan | 4-door Wagon |
|---|---|---|
| Model Year | 2010 | 2009 |
| Wheelbase | 111.7 | 106.4 |
| Length | 197.2 | 190.6 |
| Width | 73.5 | 70.5 |
| Height | 57.7 | 57.7 |
| Curb Weight | 4100 | 3620 |
| Fuel Capacity | 18.0 | 18.5 |
| R1 Headroom | 38.9 | 38.7 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 57.6 | 56.9 |
| R1 Legroom | 42.2 | 42.4 |
| R2 Headroom | 37.9 | 38.2 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 56.4 | 56.5 |
| R2 Legroom | 38.8 | 36.6 |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.2 | 36.8 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 18.2 | 73.0 |
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2010 Saab 9-5 4-door Sedan
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | Aero |
|---|---|
| Standard Engine | turbocharged 2.8L V6 DOHC-4v HP: 300@5500 TQ: 295@2000 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | AWD |
| Standard Tires | 245/45HR18 tires |
| Optional Tires | 245/40YR19 tires |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 9 speakers |
| Optional Audio | Harman/Kardon audio system, 11 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
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2009 Saab 9-5 4-door Wagon
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | SportCombi Griffin |
|---|---|
| Standard Engine | turbocharged 2.3L I4 DOHC-4v HP: 260@5300 TQ: 258@1900 |
| Standard Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | FWD |
| Standard Tires | 235/45VR17 tires |
| Standard Audio | Harman/Kardon audio system, 200W, 8 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
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