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Saab 9-5 Mk2

Headline trim: Aero 2.8 V6 turbo XWD — 300 bhp, 0-60 in 6.0s.

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Verdict
A
BHP
300 bhp
0–60
6.0 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
23 mpg (US)
Used
$4,400-$15,000

Strengths

  • Genuinely the future of Saab — and lost
  • XWD AWD with eLSD
  • Cabin a step on from Mk1

Weaknesses

  • Saab bankruptcy 2011
  • ~10,000 cars worldwide
  • Parts thin

Notable tech

  • GM Epsilon II platform
  • Saloon (estate planned but never produced in volume)
  • Saab 2.0 turbo, 2.8 V6 turbo
  • XWD AWD with rear eLSD on Aero
  • 6MT or 6AT
  • BioPower flex-fuel option

Common issues

  • Saab parts thin
  • XWD Haldex pump
  • Sensus faults
  • V6 cam carrier oil leak

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk2's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
Vector 2.0 turbo
BHP220
Torque350 Nm
0–607.9 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
Aero 2.8 V6 XWD
BHP300
Torque400 Nm
0–606.0 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6AT
2.0 TiD diesel
BHP160
Torque350 Nm
0–609.6 s
Top134 mph
MPG (US)39 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT