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    Saab 9-5


    RECALL ALERT:
    There are 2 recalls on this vehicle. Learn More.

    Road Test

    This version of the Saab 9-5 had received only a few updates since its 1998 introduction. Sadly, it’s a good car that lacked the refinement and ride comfort of its more updated competitors. The turbocharged four-cylinder engine delivers good acceleration, but sounds coarse and, at 21 mpg overall, is not as fuel-efficient as the competition. Handling is sound, but not particularly agile. The 9-5 does have a roomy rear seat and an expansive trunk. But the ride is stiff and unsettled, the cabin is noisy, and the climate system isn't well calibrated. Crash-test results are very good.

    2006 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

    This Car
    NA
    vs. Similar Cars

    Crash and Rollover Tests

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

    Crash and Rollover Tests

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

    Crash and Rollover Tests

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

    2006 Midsized cars Ratings

    Seating
    2 front, 3 rear
    Drive Wheels
    Front
    Warranty
    Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

    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.

    Read more about extended warranties
    Body Styles
    wagon
    sedan
    Transmissions Available
    • 5-speed Manual
    • 5-speed Automatic
    Engines Available
    • 2.3-liter 4 turbo (260 hp)
    Model History