Saab 9-5
2008–2009 model years · Generation introduced 1999
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- Available years
- 2008–2009
- Yearly records
- 2
- Reported market values
- $4,313–$4,588
The overview
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.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 ↗ wagon 2.3-liter 4 (260 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed | $4,588 | Not rated | Not rated | 22 MPG |
| 2008 ↗ wagon 2.3-liter 4 (260 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed | $4,313 | Not rated | Not rated | 22 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2009 model
wagon 2.3-liter 4 (260 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed · Conventional · Used
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Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized cars
- Generation began
- 1999
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $4,588
- Retail value range
- $4,400 - $4,900
- Original MSRP range
- $40,405 - $43,270
- Trade-in range
- $1,465 - $1,875
Ratings
- Road test score
- 86/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 19 MPG
- EPA highway
- 29 MPG
- EPA combined
- 22 MPG
- Tested city
- 13 MPG
- Tested highway
- 43 MPG
- Tested overall
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,710
- Cruising range
- 410 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 138 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 190 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 106 in
- Weight
- 3,540 lb
- Maximum load
- 930 lb
- Towing capacity
- 3,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 3.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 28.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 35 cu ft
Vehicle ID: 8010 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2008 model
wagon 2.3-liter 4 (260 hp) turbo (Premium Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed · Conventional · Used
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Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Midsized cars
- Generation began
- 1999
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $4,313
- Retail value range
- $3,600 - $4,350
- Original MSRP range
- $37,685 - $40,070
- Trade-in range
- $1,040 - $1,445
Ratings
- Road test score
- 86/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 19 MPG
- EPA highway
- 29 MPG
- EPA combined
- 22 MPG
- Tested city
- 13 MPG
- Tested highway
- 43 MPG
- Tested overall
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,710
- Cruising range
- 410 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 138 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 51 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 190 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 106 in
- Weight
- 3,540 lb
- Maximum load
- 930 lb
- Towing capacity
- 3,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 3.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 28.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 35 cu ft
Vehicle ID: 8390 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
