Saab 9-5

Saab 9-5 (1997–2012): generations, specs, engines, mpg, dimensions

The Saab 9-5 is a Sedan sold under the Saab brand. In this catalogue the model covers 1997-01-01 through 2012-12-31. The file records 4 catalogue blocks (pokoleniy: 4): 1 generation (1997-01-01–2001-06-30), 1 generation, restyling (2001-07-01–2005-08-31), 1 generation, restyling 2 (2005-09-01–2009-12-31), and 2 generation (2010-01-01–2012-12-31).

The Saab 9-5 is a Sedan sold under the Saab brand. In this catalogue the model covers 1997-01-01 through 2012-12-31. The file records 4 catalogue blocks (`pokoleniy`: 4): 1 generation (1997-01-01–2001-06-30), 1 generation, restyling (2001-07-01–2005-08-31), 1 generation, restyling 2 (2005-09-01–2009-12-31), and 2 generation (2010-01-01–2012-12-31). The two restyling blocks belong to 1 generation, not to later generation numbers. Body type in every block is Sedan. Claimed version counts are 20, 25, 34, and 29 respectively; this article names every listed trim exactly as in the data (`1.6 MT`, `2.0 AT`, `2.0 MT`, `2.3 MT`, `2.3 AT`, `3.0 AT`, `1.9 AT`, `1.9 MT`, `2.2 MT`, `2.2 AT`, `3.0 MT`). Trims that share a name are separated by power, then by drive, gearbox, 0–100, or top speed when power is the same. Fuel, gearbox, layout, and boost words are the English labels from the data: Gasoline, Diesel, Manual, Automatic, FWD, AWD, Inline, V-shaped, Turbo.

Generations

1 generation runs 1997-01-01 to 2001-06-30 as a Sedan (claimed 20 versions; 12 listed). All listed engines sit Front, transverse, use Turbo, and drive FWD. Gearboxes are Manual 5 or Automatic 4. Tank is 70 L. Ground clearance is 145 mm or 165 mm depending on version. Listed gasoline trims: 2.0 MT 150 hp (two listings), 2.0 AT 150 hp (two listings), 2.0 MT 192 hp, 2.3 MT 170 hp, 2.3 AT 170 hp, 2.3 AT 185 hp, 2.3 MT 185 hp, 2.3 MT 230 hp, 2.3 AT 230 hp, 3.0 AT 200 hp.

1 generation, restyling (inside 1 generation) runs 2001-07-01 to 2005-08-31, Sedan, claimed 25 versions, 12 listed. Tank remains 70 L. New listed names versus the pre-restyle list: 2.3 MT 220 hp, 2.3 MT 250 hp, 2.3 AT 220 hp, 2.3 AT 250 hp, 2.2 AT 120 hp Diesel, 2.2 MT 120 hp Diesel, 3.0 MT 176 hp Diesel. 3.0 AT 200 hp Gasoline remains. 2.0 MT / 2.0 AT 150 hp Gasoline remain.

1 generation, restyling 2 (still 1 generation) runs 2005-09-01 to 2009-12-31, Sedan, claimed 34 versions, 12 listed. Tank is still 70 L. Automatic gasoline units in this list are Automatic 5. Diesel 1.9 AT and 1.9 MT (both 150 hp) appear. 2.3 MT 260 hp and 2.0 AT / 2.0 MT 185 hp Gasoline appear. 2.2 MT 120 hp Diesel remains.

2 generation runs 2010-01-01 to 2012-12-31, Sedan, claimed 29 versions, 12 listed. Tank is 75 L. Ground clearance on every listed trim is 145 mm. Transmissions are Manual 6 or Automatic 6. Drive is FWD except two 2.0 220 hp trims with AWD. The only listed 1.6 MT is here (180 hp). 2.0 engines appear at 150 hp and 220 hp; 2.3 engines at 185 hp and 260 hp.

Engines and specs

Every listed engine is Turbo. Cylinder counts are 4 (Inline) or 6 (V-shaped). Valves per cylinder are 4. Fuel labels: 95 (Gasoline) or Diesel. Injection, where measured: Distributed injection (multi-point) or Direct injection (direct); Diesel injection is not measured.

2 generation 1.6 MT 180 hp: 132 kW at 5500 rpm, 230 Nm at 2200, compression 8.8, bore/stroke 79 × 81.5, multi-point. 2.0 150 hp (1985 cc): 110 kW at 5500, 240 Nm at 1800, compression 9.2, 90 × 78, multi-point. 2.0 220 hp (1998 cc): 162 kW at 5300, 350 Nm at 2500, compression 9.5, 86 × 86, Direct injection (direct). 2.3 185 hp: 136 kW at 5500, 280 Nm at 1800, compression 9.3, 90 × 90. 2.3 260 hp: 191 kW at 5300, 350 Nm at 1900, same 2290 cc and 9.3.

1 generation, restyling 2 2.0 AT 185 hp and 2.0 MT 185 hp: 136 kW at 5500, 263 Nm at 2100, 1985 cc, compression 9.2, Euro 4 on both. 2.3 MT 260 hp: Euro 4. 1.9 Diesel 150 hp: 110 kW at 4000, 320 Nm at 2000, 1910 cc, compression 18, 82 × 90.4. 2.2 MT Diesel 120 hp: 88 kW at 4000, 280 Nm at 1500, 2171 cc, compression 18.5, 84 × 98. 3.0 AT 200 hp Gasoline: 147 kW at 5000, 310 Nm at 2500, 2962 cc, 6 V-shaped, 86 × 85, compression 9.5.

1 generation, restyling 2.3 MT 250 hp / 2.3 AT 250 hp: 184 kW at 5300, 370 Nm at 1900, Euro 4. 3.0 MT Diesel 176 hp: 129 kW at 4400, 350 Nm at 1800, 2959 cc, 6 V-shaped, compression 18, 87.5 × 82. 2.2 AT Diesel uses Automatic 4; 2.2 MT uses Manual 5.

1 generation 2.0 MT 192 hp: 141 kW at 5500, 263 Nm at 2100, compression 9.2, Euro 4; 0–100 and top speed not measured. 2.3 170 hp: 125 kW at 5500, 280 Nm at 1800. 2.3 230 hp: 169 kW at 5500, 350 Nm at 1900.

Front brakes Ventilated disc, rear Disc. Suspension front and rear: Independent, spring.

Performance and economy (0–100, top speed, mpg)

Units: 0–100 in seconds, top speed in km/h, consumption in L/100 km (city / highway / mixed). Mixed is the catalogue figure closest to combined mpg; city/highway map to urban/extra-urban. Where a cell is empty in the source, the text says not measured.

2 generation. Fastest listed 0–100: 2.3 MT 260 hp 6.9 s, top speed 250. 2.0 MT 220 hp FWD: 7.9 s / 241 km/h (one listing) and 8.0 s / 240 km/h (the other FWD listing). 2.0 MT 220 hp AWD: 8.0 s / 230. 2.0 AT 220 hp FWD: 8.5 s / 235. 2.0 AT 220 hp AWD: 9.7 s / 230 (1.7 s slower than the FWD automatic at the same 220 hp). 1.6 MT 180 hp: 9.5 s / 220. 2.0 MT 150 hp: 9.8 s / 215; 2.0 AT 150 hp: 11.6 s / 210 (1.8 s slower than the matching manual). 2.3 MT 185 hp: 8.3 / 230; 2.3 AT 185 hp: 9.5 / 225. 2.3 AT 260 hp: 8.2 / 245.

Consumption 2 generation: 2.0 AT 150 hp 14.9 / 7.6 / 10.3; 2.0 MT 150 hp 13 / 6.9 / 9.2 (mixed 1.1 L/100 km lower than the automatic). 2.3 MT 185 hp 13.4 / 7.1 / 9.4; 2.3 AT 185 hp 14.8 / 7.2 / 10. 2.3 AT 260 hp 14 / 6.8 / 9.8; 2.3 MT 260 hp 12.8 / 6.4 / 8.8. 1.6 MT 180 hp and all 2.0 220 hp trims: city, highway, mixed not measured. CO2: 1.6 MT 180 hp 179; 2.0 MT 220 hp FWD 7.9 s listing 198; all other 2 generation CO2 not measured. Eco class not measured on every 2 generation listing.

1 generation, restyling 2. 2.0 MT 150 hp 9.8 / 215, consumption 13.5 / 7.2 / 9. 2.0 AT 150 hp 11.6 / 210, consumption not measured. 2.3 MT 185 hp 8.3 / 230, 13.4 / 7.1 / 9.4. 2.3 AT 185 hp 9.5 / 225, 14.8 / 7.2 / 10. 2.3 MT 260 hp 6.9 / 250, 12.8 / 6.4 / 8.8. 2.0 AT 185 hp: 0–100, top speed, and all three consumption figures not measured. 2.0 MT 185 hp 9.5 / 225, 14.8 / 7.2 / 10. 2.3 MT 220 hp 7.8 / 235, 13 / 6.5 / 8.9. 3.0 AT 200 hp 8.3 / 235, 16.5 / 7.9 / 11.1. 1.9 AT Diesel 11 / 205, 10.2 / 5.7 / 7.4. 1.9 MT Diesel 10.1 / 205, 8.6 / 5.2 / 6.4 (mixed 1.0 L/100 km lower than 1.9 AT). 2.2 MT Diesel 11 / 200, 9 / 5.2 / 6.7.

1 generation, restyling. 2.0 MT 150 hp 9.8 / 215, 13.5 / 7.2 / 9. 2.3 MT 220 hp 7.8 / 235, 13.5 / 6.4 / 8.8. 2.3 MT 250 hp 6.9 / 250, 12.8 / 6.4 / 8.8. 3.0 AT 200 hp 8.9 / 235, 16.5 / 7.9 / 11.1 (0.6 s slower than the same 3.0 AT 200 hp in restyling 2 at 8.3 s). 2.2 AT Diesel 13 / 195, consumption not measured. 2.2 MT Diesel 11 / 200, 9 / 5.2 / 6.7. 3.0 MT Diesel 9.3 / 215, consumption not measured. 2.0 AT 150 hp 11.6 / 210, consumption not measured. 2.3 AT 185 hp 9.5 / 225, 14.8 / 7.2 / 10. 2.3 MT 185 hp 8.3 / 230, 13.4 / 7.1 / 9.4. 2.3 AT 220 hp 8.7 / 230, 15.5 / 7.3 / 10.3. 2.3 AT 250 hp 8.2 / 250, 14.8 / 6.8 / 9.8.

1 generation (1997–2001). 2.0 MT 150 hp: 9.8 / 215 (one listing) and 10.2 / 210 (other listing). 2.0 AT 150 hp: 11.6 / 210 and 12.5 / 205. 2.0 MT 192 hp: 0–100 and top speed not measured. 2.3 MT 170 hp 8.7 / 225. 2.3 AT 170 hp 9.9 / 220. 2.3 AT 185 hp: 0–100 and top speed not measured; consumption 14.8 / 7.2 / 10. 2.3 MT 185 hp 8.3 / 230, 13.4 / 7.1 / 9.4. 2.3 MT 230 hp 6.9 / 240, 12.8 / 6.4 / 8.8. 2.3 AT 230 hp 8.2 / 240, 12.8 / 6.4 / 8.8. 3.0 AT 200 hp 8.3 / 235, 16.5 / 7.9 / 11.1. Consumption for both 2.0 150 hp listings, both 2.0 AT 150 hp listings, 2.0 MT 192 hp, and both 2.3 170 hp listings: not measured.

Highest listed mixed gasoline use: 3.0 AT 200 hp 11.1 L/100 km. Lowest listed mixed: 1.9 MT Diesel 6.4 L/100 km. Highest listed top speed: 250 km/h (2.3 MT 260 hp in 2 generation and restyling 2; 2.3 MT 250 hp and 2.3 AT 250 hp in restyling). Slowest listed 0–100: 2.2 AT Diesel 13 s.

Dimensions and weight

Length, width, height, wheelbase: not measured on every version. Tank: 70 L on all listed 1 generation / restyling / restyling 2 trims; 75 L on all listed 2 generation trims (5 L more).

Ground clearance: 145 mm on all 2 generation listings. On 1 generation blocks it is 145 mm or 165 mm: 145 mm on 2.0 150 hp Gasoline (several listings), 3.0 AT 200 hp Gasoline, 2.3 170 hp, 2.3 230 hp, and some 2.0 150 hp; 165 mm on 2.3 185/220/250/260 hp listings that carry that figure, on 2.0 MT 192 hp, 2.0 AT / 2.0 MT 185 hp, and on the listed Diesels 1.9, 2.2, 3.0 MT.

Kerb weight not measured on every 2 generation trim and on 2.0 AT 185 hp (restyling 2) and 2.2 AT Diesel (restyling). Measured kerb range among listed 1 generation trims: 1470 kg (2.3 MT 185 hp; also 2.0 MT 150 hp 9.8 s listing in 1 generation) to 1685 kg (3.0 MT Diesel 176 hp). Other measured kerb figures: 1485, 1490, 1495, 1500, 1505, 1510, 1530, 1535, 1540, 1575, 1600 kg.

Gross weight not measured on every 2 generation trim. Measured gross figures include 2020, 2040, 2060, 2090, 2100, 2110, 2130, 2150, 2205 kg. Highest listed gross: 2205 kg on 2.0 MT 150 hp (10.2 s) and 2.0 AT 150 hp (12.5 s) in 1 generation. Lowest listed gross: 2020 kg on 2.3 MT 170 hp.

Wheels not measured on many trims. Where listed: 205/65 R15 and 215/55 R16 (1 generation 2.0 / 2.3 170/230 hp groups); one 2.0 MT 150 hp 10.2 s listing uses 205/65 R15 and 215/55 R15; 215/55 R17 and 225/45 R17 on 2.3 MT 220 hp (restyling and restyling 2); 225/55 R17 and 245/45 R18 on 2 generation 2.0 220 hp trims. 1.6 MT, 2.0 150 hp in 2 generation, and 2.3 185/260 hp in 2 generation: wheels not measured.

Trim levels: which version to choose

Choice here is arithmetic on the listed numbers, not a market ranking.

Lowest listed power: 2.2 MT and 2.2 AT Diesel 120 hp (88 kW). Highest listed power: 2.3 MT 260 hp and 2.3 AT 260 hp (260 hp, 191 kW) — 140 hp more than the 120 hp Diesel. Next gasoline peaks: 2.3 MT / 2.3 AT 250 hp in restyling (250 hp, 370 Nm — the highest listed torque, 40 Nm above the 350 Nm of the 260 hp 2.3). 2.3 MT 230 hp in 1 generation: 230 hp, 350 Nm, 6.9 s, 240 km/h.

Fastest 0–100 among listed: 6.9 s on 2.3 MT 260 hp (2 generation and restyling 2), 2.3 MT 250 hp (restyling), and 2.3 MT 230 hp (1 generation). Matching automatics at those outputs are slower: 2.3 AT 260 hp 8.2 s (1.3 s more); 2.3 AT 250 hp 8.2 s (1.3 s more); 2.3 AT 230 hp 8.2 s (1.3 s more).

AWD exists only on two 2 generation 2.0 220 hp trims: 2.0 AT AWD 9.7 s / 230 km/h and 2.0 MT AWD 8.0 s / 230. FWD 2.0 AT 220 hp is 8.5 s / 235 (1.2 s faster than AWD automatic). FWD 2.0 MT 220 hp listings are 7.9 s / 241 and 8.0 s / 240.

If mixed consumption is the filter: among measured figures, 1.9 MT Diesel 6.4 is the lowest; 1.9 AT 7.4; 2.2 MT Diesel 6.7; 2.3 MT 260 hp 8.8; 3.0 AT 200 hp 11.1 is the highest measured mixed. 2 generation 1.6 MT 180 hp and 2.0 220 hp: mixed not measured, so they cannot be ranked on mpg from this file.

If displacement is the filter: smallest listed gasoline is 1.6 MT 1598 cc (180 hp). Largest gasoline is 3.0 AT 2962 cc (200 hp) — 1364 cc more than the 1.6, but 20 hp more than that 1.6 and 60 hp less than 2.3 MT 260 hp. Largest Diesel is 3.0 MT 2959 cc (176 hp).

1.6 MT versus 2.0 MT 150 hp in 2 generation: the 1.6 has 30 hp more (180 vs 150), 10 Nm less (230 vs 240), 0–100 9.5 vs 9.8, top speed 220 vs 215. Versus 2.0 MT 220 hp FWD 7.9 s: the 220 hp unit has 40 hp and 120 Nm more and is 1.6 s quicker.

Same name, different power (must not be merged): 2.0 MT is 150, 185, 192, or 220 hp depending on block; 2.0 AT is 150, 185, or 220 hp; 2.3 MT is 170, 185, 220, 230, 250, or 260 hp; 2.3 AT is 170, 185, 220, 230, 250, or 260 hp. 2.0 MT 150 hp itself appears with 9.8 s / 215 and with 10.2 s / 210 in 1 generation — two listings, same name, same power, different 0–100.

Gearbox count: 1 generation gasoline automatics are Automatic 4 except where later restyles use Automatic 5. 2 generation is 6 speeds on both Manual and Automatic.

Problems, reliability, electrical, “won't start”

This catalogue file has no problem counts, no electrical-fault rates, no “won't start” statistics, and no reliability scores. Those quantities are not measured. Eco class is Euro 4 only on the trims that list it (2.3 MT 260 hp restyling 2; 2.0 AT / 2.0 MT 185 hp restyling 2; 2.3 MT 250 hp and 2.3 AT 250 hp restyling; 2.0 MT 192 hp 1 generation); every other eco class is not measured. Sale prices and “for sale near me / UK” are outside this dataset.

What the numbers do show for upkeep-adjacent specs: tank 70 or 75 L; fuel 95 or Diesel; all listed engines Turbo; service-relevant injection is multi-point on most Gasoline trims and Direct injection (direct) on 2 generation 2.0 220 hp (1998 cc). Kerb and gross are not measured for the entire 2 generation list, so load margin cannot be computed there.