1997-2010 9-5 OverviewSaab 9-5 Overview (1997 - 2010)
1997 - 2010
Tech Specs Summary
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- 121 - 162 mph
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- 6.3 - 11.9 seconds
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- 118 - 301 BHP
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- 24.8 - 43.5 mpg
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- 1,485 - 1,730 kg
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- 500 - 944 L (Saloon)
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- 416 - 1,490 L (Estate)
This generation of the Saab 9-5 was produced by the Swedish manufacturer Saab between 1997 - 2010. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as either a saloon or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 118 BHP 2 L Inline 4 Turbo petrol engine all the way to a 301 BHP 3 L V6 Turbo petrol engine. It has macpherson strut suspension front and rear. However, some models have multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 9-5 is the Saab 9-5 2.3 Turbo Hirsch which scores 2.9★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 296 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 186 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 162 mph and gets to 62 mph in 6.3 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Saab 9-5 SportWagon 2.2 TiD is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 684 miles and can store 416-1,490 litres of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 1,800 kg.
Euro NCAP Results
