Saab 9-5
3 generations · 1960–2011The Saab 9-5 has been built in 3 generations between 1960 and 2011. Compare what changed from one generation to the next below, with factory data from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW).
Saab 9-5 generations
YS3G2009–2011Third generationAverage used priceNo price data- Power
- 150–330 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan
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YS3E1997–2009Second generationAverage used price€5,62511 listings- Power
- 120–306 HP
- Body styles
- Sedan · Wagon
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First generation (Classic 95)1960–1978First generation (Classic 95)Average used priceNo price data- Power
- 38–68 HP
- Body styles
- Wagon
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How the Saab 9-5 generations differ
| Generation | YS3G | YS3E | First generation (Classic 95) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2009–2011 | 1997–2009 | 1960–1978 |
| Average used price | — | €5,625 | — |
| Typical price range | — | €1,500 – €8,627 | — |
| Average mileage | — | 246,558 km | — |
| Listings | 2 | 11 | — |
| Power | 150–330 HP | 120–306 HP | 38–68 HP |
| Fuel | Ethanol · Petrol · Diesel · LPG | Petrol · LPG · Electric · Diesel · Ethanol | Petrol · LPG · Electric |
| Gearbox | Automatic 73% · Manual 27% | Automatic 68% · Manual 32% | — |
| Body styles | Sedan | Sedan · Wagon | Wagon |
| Length × width | 4.97 × 1.85 m | — | — |
| Wheelbase | 2.80 m | 2.70 m | 2.49 m |
| Kerb weight | 1,725 kg | 1,659 kg | 1,048 kg |
| CO₂ (WLTP, median) | 139 g/km | 250 g/km | — |
| Seats and doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 4 doors | 5 seats · 2 doors |
| Original list price | €60,060 | €53,162 | — |
| Facelift | — | 2005 | — |
| NL registrations | 713 | 4,295 | 178 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory figures (power, weight, CO₂, dimensions, original list price) come from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data), combined across each generation's model years.
Which Saab 9-5 generation to pick
Prices and mileage by year
| Year | Average price | Average mileage | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | €7,175 | 167,000 km | 2 |
| 2006 | €8,595 | 133,893 km | 2 |
| 2005 | €5,800 | 185,700 km | 1 |
| 2004 | €2,875 | 290,973 km | 4 |
| 2003 | €8,627 | 264,652 km | 3 |
| 2002 | €1,500 | 300,800 km | 1 |
Market prices are averages of live European listings. Factory data comes from the Dutch vehicle registry (RDW open data).