Saab 9-5

Years1997–2011
Generations8
Total variants402
Body stylesWagon · Sedan

The Saab 9-5 is a wagon and sedan model, produced 1997–2011, spanning 8 generations with 402 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the 9-5 Estate (2011-2011), 9-5 (2010-2011), 9-5 Sport Estate (2005-2010) and 9-5 Sport Sedan (2005-2010). Body styles across the 9-5 lineage span wagon and sedan, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The 9-5 Sport Estate (2005-2010) generation is the most extensively documented, with 68 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 8

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Saab 9-5 have?

The Saab 9-5 has 8 generations with 402 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Saab 9-5 produced?

The Saab 9-5 has been produced 1997–2011. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Saab 9-5?

The Saab 9-5 is available as Wagon, Sedan. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

Across · Wagon

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPrice
9-5 Estate (1999-2001)1999–2001186 hp9.5 s26€39k–€58k
9-5 Estate (2001-2005)2001–2005170 hp10.5 s43€40k–€58k
9-5 Sport Estate (2005-2010)2005–2010174 hp10.3 s68€41k–€58k
9-5 Estate (2011-2011)2011–2011208 hp9.0 s64€45k–€77k