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First 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.

2010 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

This Car
NA
vs. Similar Cars

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
Good
IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
NA
IIHS Side Crash
Good
NHTSA Overall Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
NA
NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
NA

2010 Midsized cars Ratings

$5,575
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EPA MPG NA
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Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$4,175 - $5,225
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EPA MPG 26 mpg
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Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$3,575 - $4,700
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EPA MPG 27 mpg
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Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$4,125 - $4,600
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EPA MPG 19 mpg
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Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
$4,675 - $5,275
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EPA MPG 25 mpg
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Reliability
Owner Satisfaction
Features & Specs
Body Style
    sedan
Seating
2 front, 3 rear
Drive Wheels
AWD
Engines Available
  • 2.8-liter V6 turbo (300 hp)
Transmissions Available
  • 6-speed automatic
Warranty

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-
Current Generation

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.