Saab · 1999–2012 · Gas / Flex-fuel
Saab 9-5 MPG by year
The EPA has rated 14 model years of the Saab 9-5, from 1999 to 2012. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2012, at 24 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 2012 model is about as efficient as the median midsize car (24 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- 9-5, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every 9-5 model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Flex-fuel | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 32 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
| 2011 | Flex-fuel | 24 MPG lowest 21 |
20 / 32 | 24 | — | 3 | $1,938 |
| 2010 | Gas | 20 MPG | 16 / 27 | 22 | — | 1 | $2,962 |
| 2009 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
18 / 27 | 22 | — | 2 | $2,214 |
| 2008 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
18 / 28 | 22 | — | 2 | $2,821 |
| 2007 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
18 / 28 | 22 | — | 2 | $2,821 |
| 2006 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
18 / 27 | 21 | — | 2 | $2,693 |
| 2005 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 20 |
18 / 28 | 21 | — | 2 | $2,821 |
| 2004 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 20 |
18 / 27 | 21 | — | 5 | $2,114 |
| 2003 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 28 | 21 | — | 6 | $2,114 |
| 2002 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 28 | 20.5 | — | 7 | $2,114 |
| 2001 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 28 | 20 | — | 10 | $2,114 |
| 2000 | Gas | 21 MPG lowest 19 |
18 / 27 | 20 | — | 9 | $2,214 |
| 1999 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 19 |
19 / 28 | 20 | — | 6 | $2,114 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Saab 9-5 year has the best fuel economy?
The 2011 Saab 9-5, rated up to 24 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, that works out to about $1,938 a year.
Which Saab 9-5 year has the worst fuel economy?
The 2010 model, whose most efficient version is rated 20 MPG combined (about $2,962 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest Saab 9-5?
The 2012 Saab 9-5 is rated up to 24 MPG combined.