2008 Saab 9-5 Review
2008 Saab 9-5 is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 190.40 in length and 57.20 in height. Made in Sweden, 2008 Saab 9-5 has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 38,705 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 2008 Saab 9-5. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 18.00 gallon. The engine is 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO and uses 17 - 18 of gasoline in the city and 17 - 18 on highways.
Vin Numbers
- YS3EH49G983501106
- YS3EH49G583502611
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- YS3EH49G583506187
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- YS3EH49G183501374
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- YS3EH49G783516607
- YS3EH49G883503526
- YS3EH49G883509097
- YS3EH49G983503843
- YS3EH49G983507018
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- YS3EH49GX83502765
- YS3EH49GX83508839
- YS3EH49GX83512342
- YS3EH49G883506359
- YS3EH49G883511934
- YS3EH49G983500666
Safety and Reliability
NHTSA Crash Test
* National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationIIHS Crash Test
* Insurance Institute for Highway SafetySafety & Recalls
Recall 08V160000 started on /Date(1207713600000-0400)/.
Summary: SAAB IS RECALLING 57,389 MY 2002-2008 9-5 SERIES VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING COMPLIANCE TESTING, ONE OF THE UPPER INTERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION TEST POINTS EXCEEDED THE STANDARD'S REQUIREMENTS.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A-PILLAR TRIM WITH IMPROVED ENERGY-ABSORBING CAPABILITY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
Recall 16V063000 started on /Date(1454475600000-0500)/.
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and will replace the driver's frontal airbag module on Saturn Astra vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2017. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007 or Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 28810.