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Saab 9-5

Years1997–2011
Generations8
Total variants402
Body stylesWagon · Sedan
PlatformGM2900 · GM Epsilon II LWB
DesignerEinar Hareide · Simon Padian, Anders Gustafsson
AssemblySweden: Trollhättan
Predecessor9000

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, 9-5, 9-5 Sport Estate and 9-5 Sport Sedan. 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.

Saab 9-5 2011 wagon front view
GenerationWagon

9-5 Estate

2011–2011·Wagon
64 variants
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Saab 9-5 2010 sedan front view
GenerationSedan

9-5

2010–2011·Sedan
64 variants
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Saab 9-5 2005 wagon front view
GenerationWagon

9-5 Sport Estate

2005–2010·Wagon
68 variants
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Saab 9-5 2005 sedan front view
GenerationSedan

9-5 Sport Sedan

2005–2010·Sedan
68 variants
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Saab 9-5 2001 sedan front view
GenerationSedan

9-5

2001–2005·Sedan
43 variants
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Saab 9-5 2001 wagon front view
GenerationWagon

9-5 Estate

2001–2005·Wagon
43 variants
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Saab 9-5 1999 wagon front view
GenerationWagon

9-5 Estate

1999–2001·Wagon
26 variants
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Saab 9-5 1997 sedan front view
GenerationSedan

9-5

1997–2001·Sedan
26 variants
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Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

€41,118Estimated total · €8,224 per year
  • Depreciation€20,228
  • Fuel / energy€10,500
  • Insurance€3,750
  • Maintenance€3,000
  • Road tax€3,640

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Across · Wagon

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
9-5 Estate1999–2001186 hp9.5 s26€39k–€58k★ 3.1
9-5 Estate2001–2005170 hp10.5 s43€40k–€58k★ 2.8
9-5 Sport Estate2005–2010174 hp10.3 s68€41k–€58k★ 2.9
9-5 Estate2011–2011208 hp9 s64€45k–€77k★ 3.7

Equipment

9-5 Estate (2011-2011)

Does the Saab 9-5 have parking sensors?
Standard (rear) — on 56 of 64 versions
Does the Saab 9-5 have cruise control?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Saab 9-5 have built-in navigation?
Optional — on 32 of 64 versions
Does the Saab 9-5 have ISOFIX?
Standard — on all versions
Does the Saab 9-5 have lane keeping assist?
Optional — on all versions
Does the Saab 9-5 have Bluetooth?
Optional — on 40 of 64 versions
Does the Saab 9-5 have a driver airbag?
Standard — on all versions