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.

Make: Saab
Model: 9-5
Trims Available: 2
Location: SWEDEN
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 5A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $38,705 USD
MPG: 17 - 18 City / 26 - 28 HWY
Tires: 235/45R17
Tank Size: 18 gallon

Saab 9-5 2008 Trims

2008 Saab 9-5 2.3T

Engine: 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 - 18 City / 26 - 28 HWY

2008 Saab 9-5 Aero

Engine: 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 - 18 City / 26 - 28 HWY

Vin Numbers

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  • YS3EH49G583502611
  • YS3EH45GX83503985
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  • YS3EH49G183501374
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  • YS3EH49G383500694
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  • YS3EH49G383513199
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  • YS3EH49G483501952
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  • YS3EH49G483515205
  • YS3EH49G583504696
  • YS3EH49G683503377
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  • YS3EH49G683504500
  • YS3EH49G683512788
  • YS3EH49G783500049
  • YS3EH49G783501234
  • YS3EH49G783502707
  • YS3EH49G783504828
  • YS3EH49G783505333
  • YS3EH49G783516607
  • YS3EH49G883503526
  • YS3EH49G883509097
  • YS3EH49G983503843
  • YS3EH49G983507018
  • YS3EH49G983507293
  • YS3EH49G983507729
  • YS3EH49G983515121
  • YS3EH49GX83500529
  • YS3EH49GX83502765
  • YS3EH49GX83508839
  • YS3EH49GX83512342
  • YS3EH49G883506359
  • YS3EH49G883511934
  • YS3EH49G983500666

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & 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.

FAQ

2008 Saab 9-5 is made in Sweden between 1999 to 2011.

The 2008 Saab 9-5 is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

If you consider used 2008 Saab 9-5 look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2008 Saab 9-5’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 17 - 18 miles, which is lower then 2007 Saab 9-5.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2008 Saab 9-5 so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2008 Saab 9-5 is lower than $18,600.

There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 2008 Saab 9-5 that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

Saab All models of 2008

Saab 9-3

$37,200 - $38,705
17 - 18 City / 26 - 28 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Saab 9-3 SportCombi

$37,200 - $38,705
17 - 18 City / 26 - 28 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Saab 9-5

$37,200 - $38,705
17 - 18 City / 26 - 28 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Saab 9-5 SportCombi

$37,200 - $38,705
17 - 18 City / 26 - 28 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Saab 9-7X

$37,200 - $38,705
17 - 18 City / 26 - 28 HWY
2 Trims
5
1
2.3L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

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