SAAB 9-5 1997 Sedan

This generation of SAAB 9-5 has been produced from September, 1997 to September, 2001. We can provide information about 9 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This SAAB is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 3.0 litres and power of from 150 to 230 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (4 versions), as well as automatic (5 versions) gearbox.

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SAAB 9-5 1997 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 9.2 to 11.1 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient SAAB 9-5 1997 sedan petrol engine version is Saab 9-5 2.0 T, consuming 9.2 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, SAAB 9-5 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 3 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific SAAB 9-5 modification.

SAAB 9-5 1997 sedan CO2 emissions are from 228 to 259 grams per kilometer. SAAB 9-5 version with the lowest CO2 emissions is Saab 9-5 2.3 T Aero, which produces 228 grams of CO2 per one kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 6.9 seconds has Saab 9-5 2.3 T Aero version, conversely the tardiest one is Saab 9-5 2.0 T reaching this speed only in 11.6 seconds. The maximum top speed is 240 km/h for the 2.3 petrol 230 hp version (Saab 9-5 2.3 T Aero) and the 2.3 petrol 230 hp version (Saab 9-5 2.3 T Aero).

Lenght of SAAB 9-5 is 480 cm, it is large car. For comparison - SAAB 9-5 is about 2 cm longer than BMW 5 series sedan, but 2 cm shorter than Ford Scorpio sedan. SAAB 9-5 gross weight is 1800 kg, which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class.

This SAAB is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 900 €. According to user reviews, average SAAB 9-5 repair costs are 170 € per year. Users calculated SAAB 9-5 1997 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2000 € cost per year and 0.20 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 55%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 21% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of SAAB 9-5 for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about SAAB 9-5 prices and costs.

In user reviews SAAB 9-5 received average grade 9.4 (from 10), which is good rating, on average cars of this age are rated only 7.6. All authors of reviews would recommend SAAB 9-5 to the friend.

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SAAB 9-5 safety

During safety testing SAAB 9-5 has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of SAAB 9-5 is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection SAAB 9-5 got two stars.

SAAB 9-5 prices

SAAB 9-5 1997 - 2001 sedan price in Latvia is from 500 € to 1400 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles SAAB 9-5 price is very low - SAAB 9-5 is approximately for 45 percents cheaper then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 1997 - 2001 prices). Despite of relatively low price SAAB 9-5 quality is above average (see below), so this SAAB can be a good buy.