Saab 9-5

Name: 2010 Saab 9-5
Brand: Saab

EPA MPG: NA

CR's Take

The outgoing Saab 9-5 was overdue for a redesign. A new 9-5 arrives with a top-level Aero. It uses a 2.8-liter V6, the same engine found in the Cadillac SRX, and comes with all-wheel drive. Lesser front-wheel-drive only versions powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder engine arrive later. The car was developed under the auspices of GM and uses the basics of the chassis found in the Buick Regal and LaCrosse.

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2010 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Good

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

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2010 Saab 9-5

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EPA MPG NA

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Features & Specs

sedan

2 front, 3 rear

AWD

2.8-liter V6 turbo (300 hp)

6-speed automatic

In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

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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.