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2008 Saab 9-5: Quick Overview
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 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
NHTSA
IIHS
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
Insurance for a 2008 Saab 9-5 is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Wagon with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.