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- 4dr Sdn $37,685
- 4dr Sdn Aero $38,705
- 4dr Wgn SportCombi $38,955
- 4dr Wgn SportCombi Aero $40,070
2008 Saab 9-5 specs & colors
4dr Car
Key Specs
Color options
Interior
Parchment
Black
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 x 7.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 x 7.5 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 140 |
| Engine Type | Gas 4-Cyl |
| Displacement | 2.3L/140 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 260 @ 5300 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 258 @ 1900-4000 |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 468.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 17 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 306.00 mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 26 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.92 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.30 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.05 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.17 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.68 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Sentronic |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.94 |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multilink |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Brake ABS System | 4-wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.26 x -TBD- in |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.05 x -TBD- in |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 18 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 15.9 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 37.1 ft |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.9 |
| Rear Tire Size | P235/45VR17 |
| Front Tire Size | P235/45VR17 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Base Curb Weight | 3530 lbs |
| Track Width, Rear | 59.9 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Height, Overall | 57.2 in |
| Trunk Volume | 15.9 ft³ |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.9 in |
| Track Width, Front | 59.9 in |
| Length, Overall | 190.4 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 70.5 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.4 in |
| Front Head Room | 37.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | 37.0 in |
| Passenger Volume | 96.2 ft³ |
| Second Shoulder Room | 56.5 in |
| Second Leg Room | 36.6 in |
| Seat adjuster, driver 2-way lumbar | Standard |
| Safety belts, 3-point, front outboard | Standard |
| Wheels, 17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) twin 5-spoke, alloy | Standard |
| Brakes, 4-wheel disc with ventilated front | Standard |
| Theft-deterrent alarm system, theft alarm with engine immobilizer | Standard |
| Tires, P235/45VR17 all-season, blackwall | Standard |
| Moldings, body-color rocker sill | Standard |
| Trunk emergency release handle | Standard |
| Console, floor, with armrest | Standard |
| Glovebox, cooled and illuminated, lockable | Standard |
| Exhaust, bright finish tailpipe | Standard |
| Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with compass | Standard |
| Trim, Dark Walnut, instrument panel and doors | Standard |
| Moldings, bodyside, color-matched and protective | Standard |
| Wheel and tire, spare, compact | Standard |
| Wipers, front rain-sensing, intermittent | Standard |
| Defogger, rear-window, electric | Standard |
| Battery, maintenance free, 70AH | Standard |
| Storage pockets, in front seat cushions ("Kangaroo Pockets") | Standard |
| Lighting, interior with delay off feature includes overhead map, footwell, puddle lamps and remote halo lighting | Standard |
| Brakes, Electronic Brake-Force Distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard |
| Fog lamps, front integral | Standard |
| Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable | Standard |
| Windows, power includes driver and front passenger express-down | Standard |
| Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control with individual temperature setting for front passengers and rear seat air outlets | Standard |
| Lock control, central with remote keyless entry | Standard |
| Traction control system (TCS) | Standard |
| Power outlet, 12-volt in the center console | Standard |
| Lighting, 'Night Panel' function | Standard |
| Transmission, automatic, Sentronic with manual shift mode (includes 5-speed Sentronic automatic transmission) | Standard |
| Seat, driver's side 3-position memory includes outside mirrors | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Standard |
| Head restraints, active, front seats | Standard |
| Head restraints, rear outboard | Standard |
| Seat adjuster, front passenger power | Standard |
| Seats, heated front and rear | Standard |
| Headlamp washers, high-pressure | Standard |
| Suspension, rear independent, multilink with inner and outer stabilizer bars, coil springs and gas shock absorbers | Standard |
| Steering, power assisted rack and pinion | Standard |
| Suspension, front, MacPherson strut type with lower wishbone, coil springs, twin-pipe gas shock absorbers, stabilizer bars and integrated wheel bearings | Standard |
| Windshield washers, 6-jet, high pressure | Standard |
| Cup holder, front folding in instrument panel | Standard |
| Steering wheel, mounted audio controls | Standard |
| Seats, front leather-appointed sport buckets | Standard |
| Moonroof, power slide/tilt | Standard |
| Glass, tinted and heat absorbent | Standard |
| Headlamps, halogen with delay ("Follow-Me-Home") function | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Brakes, 4-wheel antilock | Standard |
| Antenna, combined OnStar/XM Satellite Radio | Standard |
| Safety belts, 3-point, rear, all seating positions | Standard |
| Daytime running lamps | Standard |
| Steering column, adjustable tilt/telescoping | Standard |
| Seat, rear split-folding with pass through opening, armrest and dual cupholders | Standard |
| Universal Home Remote includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable | Standard |
| Turn signals, side-mounted indicator lamps | Standard |
| OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound service. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Emergency Services, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Roadside Assistance, Accident Assist and Remote Horn and Lights. Also featuring Hands-Free Calling (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance and Remote Door Unlock success varies with conditions. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit onstar.com or call 1-888-466-7827 for system limitations and details.) | Standard |
| Instrumentation, analog includes speedometer, tachometer, boost gauge, fuel level, engine temperature and digital odometer with trip meter | Standard |
| Alternator, 140 amps | Standard |
| Driver Information Center includes trip computer, outside temperature, fuel consumption, distance to empty, average speed, speed warning and driver warning messages | Standard |
| Door handles, body-color | Standard |
| Air filter, cabin | Standard |
| XM Satellite Radio. With a wide variety of programming, XM has something to excite any driver. Whether you want to be entertained or informed, to laugh, think, or sing, XM has the perfect channel for you - coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. 3 trial months - no obligation (Available in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after 3 trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to customer agreement. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com. Deleted when (U3U) AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible CD player and DVD based navigation is ordered.) | Standard |
| Trunk illumination | Standard |
| LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats | Standard |
| Side impact protection, pendulum B-pillar structure | Standard |
| Assist handles, overhead for outer seating positions includes jacket hook on rear handles | Standard |
| Air bags, side head/thorax for front seats (Head/thorax side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.) | Standard |
| Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicle's Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.) | Standard |
| Audio system, AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, speed-compensated volume, Theftlock and auxiliary input | Standard |
| Seat adjuster, driver power | Standard |
| Audio system feature, Harman-kardon tuned 9-speaker system, 200 watts | Standard |
| Visors, driver and front passenger with illuminated vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Cargo anchorage loops, in the trunk | Standard |
| Child Safety Locks, rear doors | Standard |
| Steering wheel, sport, perforated leather-wrapped | Standard |
| Fog lamp, rear | Standard |
| Engine, 2.3L DOHC MPFI 4-cylinder, turbocharged (260 HP [193.9 Kw] @ 5300 rpm, 258 lb. ft. [348.3 Nm] 1900-4000 rpm) | Standard |
| Lighting, interior with rear reading | Standard |
| Antenna, rear glass integral, diversity | Standard |
| Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed | Standard |
| Floor mats, carpeted front and rear | Standard |
| Seat trim, leather-appointed sport upholstery | Standard |
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