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2008 Saab 9-5 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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2008 Saab 9-5: Quick Overview

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2008 Saab 9-5 Specifications

Vehicle Information
Year 2008
Make Saab
Model 9-5
Trim -
Style 2.3-T
Type Wagon
Category Mid-Size Station Wagon
Manufacturing Details
Made In Sweden
Manufacturing City TROLLHATTAN
Dimensions
Doors 4-Door
Curb Weight 3620 pounds
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating -
Overall Height 57.2 inches
Overall Length 190.4 inches
Overall Width 70.5 inches
Wheelbase Length 106.4 inches
Standard Seating 5
Engine & Performance
Engine ecopower 2.3-L i-4 dohc intercooled Turbo regular unleaded eng
Engine Size 2.3L
Engine Cylinders 4
Transmission 5-Speed Automatic
Transmission Type Automatic
Transmission Speeds 5-Speed
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Additional Features
Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS
Steering Type -
Pricing
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) $38,955
Invoice Price $36,812
Delivery Charges $775

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2008 Saab 9-5 Prices and Market Value

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2008 Saab 9-5 Cost of Ownership

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2008 Saab 9-5 Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Type Gasoline
Fuel Capacity 18 gallons
City Mileage 17 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage 26 miles/gallon

2008 Saab 9-5 Safety Rating

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Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint Ratings Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test Results Not Tested
Side Impact Test Results Not Tested

2008 Saab 9-5 Recalls & Defects

Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint
Recall date 2008-04-09
Recall no. 08v160000
Source NHTSA
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.
Notes Saab Recall NO. 15204/E080101.customers MAY Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or GO TO Http://www.safercar.gov.
AIR Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Recall date 2016-02-03
Recall no. 16v063000
Source NHTSA
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.
Notes Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.

2008 Saab 9-5 Insurance

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