Saab 9-5

Name: 2011 Saab 9-5
Brand: Saab

EPA MPG: 21 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 21 mpg

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Road Test

Saab's redesigned 9-5 doesn't measure up to similarly priced competitors. Yes, it's got great fit and finish, fairly nimble handling, and a large trunk -- but that's where the good news ends. The turbocharged four-cylinder engine is noisy and a little weak for this class, while offering no advantage in fuel economy. The ride is stiff, the cockpit cramped, and it has restricted visibility for the driver.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Owner Reports

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Driving Experience

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2011 Saab 9-5

$5,400 - $6,500

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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$6,275 - $7,100

EPA MPG 18 mpg

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EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2011 Audi A6

$3,475 - $8,125

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2011 Audi S4

$8,575 - $9,500

EPA MPG NA

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2011 BMW 5 Series

$6,275 - $7,050

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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$5,975 - $6,675

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2011 Cadillac CTS

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EPA MPG 21 mpg

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EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2011 Jaguar XF

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EPA MPG NA

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2011 Lexus ES

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EPA MPG 22 mpg

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EPA MPG 26 mpg

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EPA MPG 20 mpg

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EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS

$7,400 - $11,825

EPA MPG NA

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2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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EPA MPG 26 mpg

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$5,125 - $5,525

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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EPA MPG NA

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Features & Specs

sedan

2 front, 3 rear

AWD, Front

2-liter 4 turbo (220 hp)
2.8-liter V6 turbo (300 hp)

6-speed automatic
6-speed manual

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Model History

2010-2011

2010 Redesign Year

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.