Model year guide

2006 Saab 9-5

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2006 Saab 9-5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 14 on record.

2006 Saab 9-5 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2006 Saab 9-5 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Owner complaints23
Combined20–22 mpg
Typical price$3,829

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2006 Saab 9-5 recalls 2

Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module NHTSA Campaign #16V063000 · 03/02/2016

General Motors LLC (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 manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and will replace the driver's frontal airbag module on Saturn Astra vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2017. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1-800-95…

Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint NHTSA Campaign #08V160000 · 09/04/2008

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. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING COMPLIANCE TESTING, ONE OF THE UPPER INTERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION TEST POINTS EXCEEDED THE STANDARD'S REQUIREMENTS.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A-PILLAR TRIM WITH IMPROVED ENERGY-ABSORBING CAPABILITY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2006 Saab 9-5 common problems

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Exterior Lighting
Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

2006 Saab 9-5 safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2006 Saab 9-5 4-DR. w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2006 Saab 9-5 MPG & running costs

Combined20–22 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,925

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2006 Saab 9-5 worth?

Low
$1,900
Typical price
$3,829
High
$6,000

From 14 comparable 2006 Saab 9-5 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2006 Saab 9-5 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,625
Depreciation (5 yrs)$3,200
Total$22,825
Per mile$0.30

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($3,829) with the same model 4 model-years older ($1,280), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2006 Saab 9-5 trims & engines on record

Trims
Base · SportCombi
Engines
2.3L 4-cyl

2006 Saab 9-5 vehicles on record

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Other Saab 9-5 model years

2011 2010 2005 2004 2003 2002 1999

2006 Saab 9-5 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Saab 9-5 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2006 Saab 9-5. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Saab 9-5?

Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, exterior lighting, steering.

What is the 2006 Saab 9-5 safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2006 Saab 9-5 crash-test ratings of frontal 5★, side 5★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2006 Saab 9-5 get?

The 2006 Saab 9-5 has U.S. EPA estimates of 20–22 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

How much is a 2006 Saab 9-5 worth?

Comparable 2006 Saab 9-5 listings run roughly $1,900–$6,000, typically around $3,829 (from 14 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.