2009 Saab 9-5 - Maintenance & Specs

The 2009 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. This 2009 car is the most recent Saab 9-5 model year on record.

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 13 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 (2). A representative report reads: "TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 SAA 9-5. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V063000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO..." There is 1 safety recall on record; one covers: ...LC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles....

EPA fuel economy is rated at 18 city / 27 highway MPG, 21 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,100.

Quick Specs

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.