Saab 9-5 Wagon
First generation · 1999–2005 · 7 model years · 12 trims
Photo: Saab 9-5 Sport-Kombi 2.3 Turbo SE (I) – Frontansicht, 15. August 2011, Mettmann by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Estate 2.3 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Saab 9-5 SE Kombi by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Saab 9-5 Sport-Kombi 2.3 Turbo SE (I) – Heckansicht, 15. August 2011, Mettmann by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Estate 2.3 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: Saab 9-5 Sport-Kombi 2.3 Turbo SE (I) – Frontansicht, 15. August 2011, Mettmann by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Estate 2.3 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Saab 9-5 SE Kombi by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Saab 9-5 Sport-Kombi 2.3 Turbo SE (I) – Heckansicht, 15. August 2011, Mettmann by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Estate 2.3 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | |||||||
| 2.3T 5AT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | — | — | Automatic (S5) | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $33,270 |
| 2.3T 5MT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | — | — | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 18/28 (21) | $33,270 |
| 2004 | |||||||
| Linear 5AT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 185 | 207 lb-ft | Automatic (S5) | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $33,220 |
| Linear 5MT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 185 | 207 lb-ft | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 18/27 (22) | $33,220 |
| Arc 5AT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 220 | 229 lb-ft | Automatic (S5) | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $36,185 |
| Arc 5MT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 220 | 229 lb-ft | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $36,185 |
| Aero 5AT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 250 | 273 lb-ft | Automatic (S5) | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $41,265 |
| Aero 5MT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 250 | 273 lb-ft | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $41,265 |
| 2003 | |||||||
| 2.3t 5AT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 185 | 207 lb-ft | Automatic 5-spd | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $35,720 |
| 2.3t 5MT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 185 | 207 lb-ft | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 19/28 (22) | $35,720 |
| Aero 5AT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 250 | 273 lb-ft | Automatic 5-spd | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $40,420 |
| Aero 5MT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 250 | 273 lb-ft | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 19/27 (22) | $40,420 |
| V6 5AT · Wagon | 3.0 L 3.0-liter GM B308E turbo V6 | 200 | 229 lb-ft | Automatic 5-spd | FWD | 16/24 (19) | $40,420 |
| 2002 | |||||||
| 2.3t 5AT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 185 | 207 lb-ft | Automatic 5-spd | FWD | 17/25 (20) | $35,320 |
| 2.3t 5MT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 185 | 207 lb-ft | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 19/27 (22) | $35,320 |
| Aero 5AT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 250 | 273 lb-ft | Automatic 5-spd | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $39,975 |
| Aero 5MT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 250 | 273 lb-ft | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 19/28 (22) | $39,975 |
| V6 5AT · Wagon | 3.0 L 3.0-liter GM B308E turbo V6 | 200 | 229 lb-ft | Automatic 5-spd | FWD | 16/24 (19) | $39,975 |
| 2001 | |||||||
| 2.3t 4AT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 170 | 207 lb-ft | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 17/24 (20) | $35,270 |
| 2.3t 5MT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 170 | 207 lb-ft | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $35,270 |
| V6 4AT · Wagon | 3.0 L 3.0-liter GM B308E turbo V6 | 200 | 229 lb-ft | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 16/24 (19) | $39,925 |
| Aero 4AT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 230 | 273 lb-ft | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 17/23 (19) | $41,450 |
| Aero 5MT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 230 | 273 lb-ft | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 18/24 (20) | $41,450 |
| 2000 | |||||||
| 2.3t 4AT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 170 | 207 lb-ft | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 17/24 (19) | $33,695 |
| 2.3t 5MT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 170 | 207 lb-ft | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $33,695 |
| V6 4AT · Wagon | 3.0 L 3.0-liter GM B308E turbo V6 | 200 | 229 lb-ft | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 17/23 (19) | $38,725 |
| Aero 4AT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 230 | 273 lb-ft | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 17/25 (20) | $40,750 |
| Aero 5MT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 230 | 273 lb-ft | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 17/25 (20) | $40,750 |
| 1999 | |||||||
| 2.3t 4AT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 170 | 207 lb-ft | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 17/26 (20) | $32,425 |
| 2.3t 5MT · Wagon | 2.3 L Saab H B235 turbo I4 | 170 | 207 lb-ft | Manual 5-spd | FWD | 19/26 (22) | $32,425 |
| V6 4AT · Wagon | 3.0 L 3.0-liter GM B308E turbo V6 | 200 | 229 lb-ft | Automatic 4-spd | FWD | 17/23 (19) | $37,475 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | Not rated |
| 2004 | 2 | Not rated |
| 2003 | 4 | Not rated |
| 2002 | 6 | Not rated |
| 2001 | 4 | — |
| 2000 | 3 | — |
| 1999 | 2 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.