Saab 9-5

Name: 2006 Saab 9-5
Brand: Saab

EPA MPG: 22 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 22 mpg

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Road Test

This version of the Saab 9-5 had received only a few updates since its 1998 introduction. Sadly, it’s a good car that lacked the refinement and ride comfort of its more updated competitors. The turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers good acceleration, but sounds coarse and, at 21 mpg overall, is not as fuel-efficient as the competition. Handling is sound, but not particularly agile. The 9-5 does have a roomy rear seat and an expansive trunk. But the ride is stiff and unsettled, the cabin is noisy, and the climate system isn't well calibrated. Crash-test results are very good.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Acceptable

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Acceptable

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Acceptable

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Features & Specs

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sedan

2 front, 3 rear

Front

2.3-liter 4 turbo (260 hp)

5-speed manual
5-speed automatic

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Model History

2010-2011

2010 Redesign Year

Saab's 9-5 is a competent car with capable and secure handling. A major 2010 redesign produced a car that wasn't as well rounded as previous 9-5s. It handles fairly nimbly and has great fit and finish, but the 220-hp turbocharged four-cylinder engine is noisy and a little weak for the class. A stiff ride and the cramped cockpit didn't help either. Sales were meager. The brand was discontinued after 2011.

1999-2009

1999 Redesign Year

Saab's 9-5 is a competent car with capable and secure handling. The ride is firm and compliant, but road noise is pronounced. The turbocharged 2.3-liter, 170-hp four-cylinder (185 hp from 2000 on) provides ample acceleration. The 3.0-liter, 200-hp V6 is smoother, quieter, and stronger. A higher-performance 230-hp Aero model was added for 2000. Aside from styling updates the 9-5 was largely unchanged through 2009.