Saab 9-5: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Saab 9-5 across 8 model years, from the 1999 Saab 9-5 through the 2006 Saab 9-5. The most recent 2006 Saab 9-5 returns 22 combined MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Saab 9-5 page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Saab 9-5. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2006 Saab 9-5 | 22 MPG | 18 MPG | 27 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2005 | 2005 Saab 9-5 | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,300 |
| 2004 | 2004 Saab 9-5 | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,850 |
| 2003 | 2003 Saab 9-5 | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2002 | 2002 Saab 9-5 | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2001 | 2001 Saab 9-5 | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,700 |
| 2000 | 2000 Saab 9-5 | 21 MPG | 18 MPG | 27 MPG | $2,850 |
| 1999 | 1999 Saab 9-5 | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,700 |
How the Saab 9-5 compares against the Midsize Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Saab 9-5 against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Midsize Cars class for the 2006 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.