Saab 9-5 first generation

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The Saab 9-5 first generation (1998–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 103 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: GM2900

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,810–4,840 mm RDW	–	4,805–4,841 mm
Width	1,790 mm RDW	–	1,790–1,793 mm
Height	1,450–1,500 mm RDW	–	1,448–1,496 mm
Wheelbase	2,700 mm RDW	–	2,703 mm
Front track	1,522–1,528 mm ASTRA	–	–
Rear track	1,522–1,534 mm ASTRA	–	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,490–1,620 kg RDW	–	–
Mass in running order	1,590–1,720 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,050–2,170 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,800 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	750 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–	–
Doors	4 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	453–1,048 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,718–2,832 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	205–250 km/h RDW	–	220 km/h
Torque	240–350 Nm ASTRA	–	230 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/55R16, 225/45R17, 205/55R16, 195/65R15, 205/65R15, 225/50R17, 225/55R17, 245/40R19

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
9–12 years	81.0% (77.8–83.9)	77.9%	632
13 years and older	71.1% (70.5–71.7)	69.2%	23,506

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Suspension	44.0%	41.2%
Brakes	38.6%	36.2%
Tyres	30.9%	31.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks	30.4%	16.9%
Lights and electrics	24.6%	28.5%
Body, chassis and structure	17.9%	18.3%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

497 complaints for model years 1998–2010. 11 crashes · 16 fires · 12 injuries

Electrical system 299
Engine 54
Airbags 52
Fuel system 35

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 103 versions of the Saab 9-5 first generation

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European Union 11 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2010	2.0 L	Diesel	161 g/km	3,236
2010	2.3 L	Petrol	231 g/km	1,564
2010	2.0 L	Petrol	208 g/km	1,304
2010	2.0 L	Petrol	229 g/km	926
2010	1.9 L	Diesel	191 g/km	734
2010	2.0 L	Flex fuel (E85)	206 g/km	710
2010	2.8 L	Petrol	244 g/km	578
2010	1.6 L	Petrol	179 g/km	100
2010	–	Other fuel	217 g/km	20
2010	2.3 L	Flex fuel (E85)	234 g/km	12
2010	–	Petrol	224 g/km	10

United Kingdom 50 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
20101.9TiD (150ps)	1.9 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Diesel	5-speed manual	6.4–6.8 L/100 km NEDC	174–184 g/km
20101.9TiD (150ps)	1.9 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Diesel	5-speed automatic	7.4–7.6 L/100 km NEDC	199–204 g/km
20102.0T (150ps)	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.6–9.0 L/100 km NEDC	204–214 g/km
20102.0T (150ps)	2.0 L	110 kW (150 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	10.3–10.6 L/100 km NEDC	244–251 g/km
20102.0T BioPower (180ps)	2.0 L	132 kW (180 PS)	Flex fuel (E85)	5-speed manual	8.6–9.0 L/100 km NEDC	204–214 g/km
20102.0T BioPower (180ps)	2.0 L	132 kW (180 PS)	Flex fuel (E85)	5-speed automatic	10.3–10.6 L/100 km NEDC	244–251 g/km
20102.3T (260ps)	2.3 L	191 kW (260 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.9 L/100 km NEDC	213–214 g/km
20102.3T (260ps)	2.3 L	191 kW (260 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	10.2 L/100 km NEDC	244 g/km
2006–20091.9 TiDS · 1.9 TIDS · 1.9TIDS	1.9 L	–	Diesel	5-speed manual	6.4–6.8 L/100 km NEDC	174–184 g/km
2006–20091.9 TiDS · 1.9 TIDS · 1.9TIDS	1.9 L	–	Diesel	5-speed automatic	7.4–7.6 L/100 km NEDC	199–204 g/km
2006–20092.0 LPT · 2.0 LPT/TK · 2.0LPT	2.0 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automatic	10.3–10.6 L/100 km NEDC	244–251 g/km
2007–20092.0 LPT · 2.0 LPT/TK · 2.0LPT	2.0 L	–	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.6–9.0 L/100 km NEDC	204–214 g/km
2008–20092.0 LPT · 2.0 LPT Bio Power · 2.0LPT/BP	2.0 L	–	Flex fuel (E85)	5-speed manual	8.6–9.0 L/100 km NEDC	204–214 g/km
2008–20092.0 LPT · 2.0 LPT Bio Power · 2.0LPT/BP	2.0 L	–	Flex fuel (E85)	5-speed automatic	10.3–10.6 L/100 km NEDC	244–251 g/km
2006–20092.3 LPT · 2.3LPT	2.3 L	–	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.9–9.1 L/100 km NEDC	212–217 g/km
2006–20092.3 LPT · 2.3LPT	2.3 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automatic	10.0–10.3 L/100 km NEDC	238–246 g/km
2007–20092.3 T · 2.3 TS · 2.3TS	2.3 L	–	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.9 L/100 km NEDC	213–214 g/km
2007–20092.3 T · 2.3 TS · 2.3TS	2.3 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automatic	10.2 L/100 km NEDC	244 g/km
2008–20092.3 LPT · 2.3 LPT Bio Power · 2.3LPT/BP	2.3 L	–	Flex fuel (E85)	5-speed manual	8.9–9.1 L/100 km NEDC	212–217 g/km
2008–20092.3 LPT · 2.3 LPT Bio Power · 2.3LPT/BP	2.3 L	–	Flex fuel (E85)	5-speed automatic	10.0–10.3 L/100 km NEDC	238–246 g/km
2006–20072.0 LPT	2.0 L	–	Petrol	5-speed manual	9.0–9.2 L/100 km NEDC	214–218 g/km
2006–20072.0 LPT and Tuning Kit · 2.0 LPT with Tuning Kit	2.0 L	–	Petrol	5-speed manual	9.4–9.5 L/100 km NEDC	225–228 g/km
2006–20072.0 LPT and Tuning Kit · 2.0 LPT with Tuning Kit	2.0 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automatic	10.7–10.8 L/100 km NEDC	255–258 g/km
2006–20072.3 T	2.3 L	–	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.8–8.9 L/100 km NEDC	211–213 g/km
2006–20072.3 T	2.3 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automatic	10.3 L/100 km NEDC	247 g/km
2006–20072.3 TS	2.3 L	–	Petrol	5-speed manual	9.3–9.4 L/100 km NEDC	221–226 g/km
2006–20072.3 TS	2.3 L	–	Petrol	5-speed automatic	9.9–10.0 L/100 km NEDC	238 g/km
2001–20042.0 turbo 150hp B205E	2.0 L	112 kW (152 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	10.3–10.6 L/100 km NEDC	244–251 g/km
2001–20042.0 turbo 150hp B205E	2.0 L	112 kW (152 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.6–9.4 L/100 km NEDC	204–223 g/km
2002–20042.2 TiD 120hp D223L	2.2 L	90 kW (122 PS)	Diesel	5-speed manual	6.6–6.9 L/100 km NEDC	175–178 g/km
2003–20042.2 TiD 120hp D223L	2.2 L	90 kW (122 PS)	Diesel	5-speed automatic	7.4–7.6 L/100 km NEDC	197–202 g/km
2001–20042.3 turbo 185hp B235E	2.3 L	138 kW (188 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	10.0–10.3 L/100 km NEDC	238–246 g/km
2001–20042.3 turbo 185hp B235E	2.3 L	138 kW (188 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.9–9.6 L/100 km NEDC	212–229 g/km
20042.3t 220hp B235L	2.3 L	164 kW (223 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.8–8.9 L/100 km NEDC	211–213 g/km
20042.3t 220hp B235L	2.3 L	164 kW (223 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	10.3 L/100 km NEDC	247 g/km
2002–20042.3 HOT 250hp B235R 'Aero'	2.3 L	186 kW (253 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.8–9.0 L/100 km NEDC	209–214 g/km
2002–20042.3 HOT 250hp B235R 'Aero'	2.3 L	186 kW (253 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	9.8–10.1 L/100 km NEDC	232–240 g/km
2002–20043.0 TiD 176hp D308L	3.0 L	131 kW (178 PS)	Diesel	5-speed manual	7.3–7.6 L/100 km NEDC	191–202 g/km
2001–20043.0 turbo V6 200hp B308E	3.0 L	149 kW (203 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	11.1–11.3 L/100 km NEDC	263–268 g/km
20012.0 turbo 150hp Low CO2 B205E	2.0 L	112 kW (152 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	9.1 L/100 km NEDC	218 g/km
2000–20012.0 turbo Ecopower 150hp B205E · 2.0 turbo 150hp B205E	2.0 L	112 kW (152 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	9.2–9.3 L/100 km NEDC	220–223 g/km
20012.0 turbo 150hp B205E	2.0 L	112 kW (152 PS)	Petrol	4-speed automatic	10.1–10.4 L/100 km NEDC	241–248 g/km
2000–20012.3 Turbo Ecopower 185hp B235E · 2.3 turbo 185hp B235E	2.3 L	138 kW (188 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	9.3–9.5 L/100 km NEDC	222–227 g/km
2000–20012.3 Turbo Ecopower 185hp B235E · 2.3 turbo 185hp B235E	2.3 L	138 kW (188 PS)	Petrol	4-speed automatic	10.4–10.7 L/100 km NEDC	248–256 g/km
2000–20012.3 TURBO Ecopower 230hp B235R 'Aero' · 2.3 TURBO 230hp B235R 'Aero'	2.3 L	172 kW (233 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	9.1–9.3 L/100 km NEDC	219–223 g/km
2000–20012.3 TURBO Ecopower 230hp B235R 'Aero' · 2.3 TURBO 230hp B235R 'Aero'	2.3 L	172 kW (233 PS)	Petrol	4-speed automatic	9.9–10.1 L/100 km NEDC	237–243 g/km
20012.3 TURBO 230hp B235R 'Aero'	2.3 L	172 kW (233 PS)	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.9–9.2 L/100 km NEDC	211–219 g/km
20012.3 TURBO 230hp B235R 'Aero'	2.3 L	172 kW (233 PS)	Petrol	5-speed automatic	9.9–10.0 L/100 km NEDC	235–238 g/km
2000–20013.0 V6 Ecopower 200hp B308E · 3.0 turbo V6 200hp B308E	3.0 L	149 kW (203 PS)	Petrol	4-speed automatic	11.1–11.4 L/100 km NEDC	264–271 g/km
20002.0 turbo Ecopower 150hp B205E	2.0 L	112 kW (152 PS)	Petrol	4-speed automatic	10.4–10.8 L/100 km NEDC	247–257 g/km

United States 25 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2010	2.8 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	All-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
2005–2009	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	21–22 MPG (10.7–11.2 L/100 km) EPA	251–263 g/km
2009CLKUP	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
2006–20082MODE CLKUP	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
20073MODE CLKUP	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
2002–2005B235R, 2MODE CLKUP · B235E, 2MODE CLKUP · B235L, 2MODE CLKUP and 2 more trims	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
2004B235L, SIL · B235R, SIL	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
2002–2004B235R, 2MODE CLKUP	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA	263–276 g/km
2004LPT, SIL	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
2001–2003B235E · B235E, SIL · B235R, SIL	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
2002–2003B235E, SIL · B235R, SIL	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
2002–2003B235E, 2MODE CLKUP	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA	263–276 g/km
2002–2003B308E, 2MODE CLKUP	3.0 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1999–2001B235E5, 2MODE · B235E, 2MODE CLKUP · B235R, 2MODE CLKUP	2.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
2000–2001B235E	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
2001B235E, 2MODE CLKUP	2.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA	263–276 g/km
2000–2001B235R	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA	263–276 g/km
2000–2001B235R, 2MODE CLKUP	2.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1999–2001B308E5, 2MODE · B308E, 2MODE	3.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
2001B308E, 2MODE	3.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
2000B235E, 2MODE CLKUP · B235R, 2MODE CLKUP	2.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1999–2000B308E5 FFS,TURBO · B308E, 2MODE	3.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1999B235E5, SIL	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1999B235E5 FFS,TURBO	2.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1999B235E5 FFS,TURBO	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km

Canada 17 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2005–2009Station wagon: Mid-size · Mid-size	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	10.9–11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	251–255 g/km
2002–2009Mid-size · Station wagon: Mid-size	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	11.3–12.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	260–290 g/km
2007Station wagon: Mid-size · Mid-size	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	267 g/km
2001–2005Mid-size · Station wagon: Mid-size	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	10.7–11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle	246–265 g/km
2004–2005Station wagon: Mid-size	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	11.5–11.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	265–269 g/km
2004Mid-size · Station wagon: Mid-size · Compact	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle	267 g/km
2004Mid-size · Station wagon: Mid-size · Compact	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	11.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	258 g/km
2002–2004Station wagon: Mid-size	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	10.0–11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	230–260 g/km
1999–2003Mid-size	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	253 g/km
2002Mid-size · Station wagon: Mid-size	3.0 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	12.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	283 g/km
2001Mid-size · Station wagon: Mid-size	2.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	11.4–12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	262–281 g/km
2001Mid-size · Station wagon: Mid-size	3.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	12.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	283 g/km
2000Full-size · Station wagon: Mid-size	2.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	12.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	276 g/km
2000Full-size · Station wagon: Mid-size	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	260 g/km
2000Full-size · Station wagon: Mid-size	3.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	12.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	283 g/km
1999Mid-size	2.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	274 g/km
1999Mid-size	3.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	12.8 L/100 km 5-cycle	294 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.