2008 Saab 9-5 - Maintenance & Specs
The 2008 Saab 9-5 belongs to a Saab 9-5 lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 6 model years, from 2000 to 2009. Engine options on record include the 2.3L, 2.3L I4. It is configured as front-wheel drive with a manual 5-spd. The 2008 sits mid-run, with both earlier (2000) and later (2009) 9-5 model years also documented.
It takes 5W-30 full synthetic oil, 4.5 qt with a new filter meeting API SP. Fluid specs on file include OAT Coolant coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 20 ft-lb, lug nut 80 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around air bags (18), electrical system (1), electrical system,air bags (1). A representative report reads: "I HAD MY AIRBAG REPLACED ON RECALL SEVERAL YEARS AGO. I NOW HAVE AN ERROR ALERT ON MY DASH INDICATING AN AIR BAG PROBLEM. MY SERVICE TECHNICIAN TELLS ME THERE..." There are 2 safety recalls on record; one covers: SAAB IS RECALLING 57,389 MY 2002-2008 9-5 SERIES VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 18 city / 28 highway MPG, 21 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,750.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-30 |
| Oil type | Full Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 4.5 qt |
| OEM oil spec | API SP |
| EPA combined | 21 MPG |
| Coolant | OAT Coolant |
| Open recalls on record | 2 |
| Technical service bulletins | 13 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.