Real MPG: Saab 9-5 (1997 - 2009)

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32.1

Average

Decent mix of performance and economy. Superb long-distance comfort aided by good ride and fantastic seats. An exceptionally safe car.

Vectra base means it understeers heavily. Saab 4-cylinder engines need an oil change every 5k-6k miles. Rear dampers can fail.

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Engine	Official MPG (NEDC)	Official MPG (WLTP)	Real MPG Avg.	Real MPG %
1.9 TiD	41.5–44.1 mpg	-	42.3 mpg	99%	Submit
2.0t	31.4–32.8 mpg	-	30.2 mpg	94%	Submit
2.0t BioPower	31.4–32.8 mpg	-	27.6 mpg	86%	Submit
2.3 HOT	31.7 mpg	-	29.6 mpg	93%	Submit
2.3t	31.0–31.7 mpg	-	28.1 mpg	90%	Submit
2.3t BioPower	31.0–31.7 mpg	-	-	-	Submit

*Based on WLTP MPG values

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Saab 9-5 (1997 - 2009)

Decent mix of performance and economy. Superb long-distance comfort aided by good ride and fantastic seats. An exceptionally safe car.

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