Saab 9-5

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Saab 9-5

Manufacturer	Saab Automobile
Parent company	General Motors
Production	1997–present
Assembly	Trollhattan, Sweden
Predecessor	Saab 9000
Class	Executive car
Body style(s)	4-door sedan 5-door station wagon
Layout	FF layout
Platform	GM2900 platform
Engine(s)	1.9 L turbodiesel I4 2.0 L B205 I4 2.3 L B235 I4 3.0 L L81 V6 3.0 L Isuzu 6DE1 diesel V6
Transmission(s)	5-speed automatic 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2703 mm (106.4 in)
Length	1997-2000 Sedan: 4805 mm (189.2 in) 1997-2000 Wagon: 4808 mm (189.3 in) 2001-05 Sedan: 4825 mm (190 in) 2001-05 Wagon: 4830 mm (190.2 in) 2006-Present Sedan: 4836 mm (190.4 in) 2006-Present Wagon: 4841 mm (190.6 in)
Width	1997-2000 Sedan: 1793 mm (70.6 in) Wagon & 2001-Present Sedan: 1790 mm (70.5 in)
Height	1997-2005 Sedan & 2001-05 Wagon: 1448 mm (57 in) 1997-2000 Wagon: 1496 mm (58.9 in) 2006-Present Sedan: 1453 mm (57.2 in) 2006-Present Wagon: 1465 mm (57.7 in)
Related	Opel Vectra Saab 9-3 Saturn L-Series

The Saab 9-5 is an executive car produced by the Swedish automobile maker Saab. It was introduced in 1997 as the replacement to the Saab 9000. The 9-5 replaced the 9000 in the spring of 1997 for the 1998 model year. At the time, the car represented a great leap forward for Saab. In the United States, the 9-5 was introduced in the spring of 1998, for the 1999 model year.

The 9-5 is available with sedan and station wagon body styles. Aerodynamically, the sedan's drag coefficient is 0.29, and the station wagon's is 0.31 (U.S. version 0.33), which was introduced in 1999. It features such innovations as tracks to secure cargo down and a sliding load floor to make loading easier.

Badged as a 9⁵, Saab consistently advertises it as the 9-5. The name is pronounced "nine five" rather than "ninety five". This model should not be confused with the Saab 95, produced from 1959 to 1978.

The last 9-5 sedan of the current generation rolled off the line at the beginning of July, while the Estate will continue to built for another few months.^[1]

Contents 1 Engines 2 Transmissions 2.1 Alternative propulsion 2.1.1 E85 2.1.2 E100 2.1.3 BioPower Hybrid 3 Safety 4 Aero 5 Police car 5.1 Engines 6 Second Generation (2010-) 7 References 8 External links

[edit] Engines

The 9-5 is powered by Saab's B205 and B235 straight-4 engines, and in Europe by Alfa Romeo's 1.9 JTD 16V diesel straight-4. A version of the GM 54° V6 powered by a unique asymmetrical low-pressure turbocharger was available from 1999 to 2003. This engine was available only with an automatic transmission, and cars with this engine installed are distinguishable by their twin tailpipes. It was only available on Arc, SE, and Griffin models. In 2004, the V6 engine was replaced by a high pressure turbo straight-4 engine producing 220 hp (160 kW). By 2008 this engine was producing 260 hp (190 kW) even in the non-Aero model (US model).

The B235-based 9-5 models have suffered an abnormally high rate of engine failures due to engine oil sludge. This primarily affected the 1999-2003 models. Saab refined the engine's positive crankcase ventilation system (PCV) for the 2004 and later model years, virtually eliminating the problem. Additionally, SAAB created update kits to retrofit to the 1999-2003 cars since they cannot be easily modified to accept the 2004 and later system. Mounting complaints by 9-5 owners forced GM to offer an 8 year warranty on the engine in 4 cylinder models, provided the owner can produce proof that they followed the manufacturer's oil change intervals. Saab now also recommend the use of fully synthetic oil as a preventative measure.

[edit] Transmissions

The 9-5 was available with an Aisin AW 4-speed automatic transmission from 1997-2001. A new Aisin AW unit replaced the dated 4-speed automatic with a 5-speed automatic. A 5-speed manual transmission is fitted as standard to the base models and the Aero.

[edit] Alternative propulsion

[edit] E85

In 2005, an updated version of the 2.0 L turbocharged I4 was introduced in the European market together with the 2006 9-5. The engine is sold as 2.0T BioPower, and it is optimized to run on E85 producing 132 kW (180 hp) at 5500 rpm. There is also a 2.3T BioPower version sold from 2007.

[edit] E100

There is a Saab 9-5 E100 Concept, based on the turbo 2.0.

[edit] BioPower Hybrid

The Saab BioPower Hybrid concept/prototype is based on the Saab 9-5 E100, with three additional electric motors.

[edit] Safety

The 9-5 continued Saab's long-running tradition of offering class leading safety features and pioneered the availability of ventilated seats with Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHR), that moved up and forward to prevent whiplash when the car is struck from the rear. This feature won technology and safety awards, in Australia, Denmark and the United Kingdom. The Saab 9-5 also has been one of the first cars to have extensive side-crash protection. In the front seats are torso and head airbags on even the oldest of 9-5s, making it unique in that few other late 1990s vehicles provide the same feature. Even more important is the side structure, which includes a passenger cage and crumple zones. The design has been proven by the IIHS to protect occupants in side crashes, even without the addition of side airbags to the rear seats.

Another Saab feature is the "Night Panel", which permits dousing of the instrument panel lighting, except for essential information, for less distraction when night driving.

In the United States, OnStar is standard.^[2]

[edit] Aero

Saab sells a performance oriented 9-5 called the Aero. The 9-5 Aero was first released in 2000 with a 230 hp 2.3T B235R engine. The 9-5 Aero represents the flagship model and has a long list of standard features. The 9-5 Aero is also fitted with a sport tuned suspension and body side moldings. In 2002 a 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp) 2.3 turbo engine was made standard. The high-powered version of the 9-5 in the current form produces 260 PS (191 kW; 256 hp) and 350 N·m (260 lb·ft) of torque (370 N·m (270 lb·ft) with its 20-second overboost function accessible on the manual transmission equipped version). Hirsch Performance, MapTun Performance, and Nordic Uhr and BSR AB, all tuners specializing in Saab models, can increase this to a maximum of approximately 300 hp (220 kW) ECE (220 kW).[2]

Currently, the 260 PS (191 kW; 256 hp) B235R is the standard engine in the 9-5 in both the 2.3T and Aero trims. In addition, almost all standard features on the Aero are now standard on the 2.3T, the exceptions being sport-tuned chassis, two-tone leather upholstery, "anniversary" wheels and brushed aluminum interior trim, all of which are standard on Aero and not available on the 2.3T.

The Aero's 2.3T engine accelerates the car from 80 to 120 km/h (75 mph) faster than a Porsche 911 Carrera 4S.

Additionally, companies like MapTun Performance have developed aftermarket BioPower conversion kits for the 9-5 Aero and other Saab models. Larger injectors and remapped software in the Engine Control Unit (ECU) allows impressive power levels from 285 hp, 330 lb/ft in the Aero model on E85 ethanol.

[edit] Police car

• The 9-5 is used for patrol and undercover in several parts of its native country, Sweden, alongside the Volvo V70. Several Police forces in the UK also use the 9-5 in their fleets, mostly in Aero guise.
• The City of Aspen, Colorado, used Saabs as patrol cars from early 1970s until 2005, when the 9-5 was discontinued in favor of Volvo XC90.^[3]
• The town of Vail, Colorado had been using Saabs since 1980, but in 2005, the black 9-5 patrol cars were replaced by Ford Explorers, due to budget reasons.^[4]
• Lothian and Borders Police in Edinburgh, Scotland, have started using three Saab 9-5 Aero 2.3T patrol cars as part of a fleet of 580 various vehicles. These 9-5s were customised to police specifications by the Saab, Vauxhall and Chevrolet Special Vehicles Operation (SVO) in Papworth, Cambridgeshire.^[5]
• In Poland, unmarked 9-5 is used as a video-pursuit vechicle, in Plock (Płock) area ^[6]

[edit] Engines

Model	Years	Engine	Engine type	Displ.	Max. power	Max. torque	0-100 km/h[7]
1.9TiD	2006.01-	Fiat JTD	straight-4, diesel	1910 cc	150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @ 4000 rpm	320 N·m (240 lb·ft) @ 2000 rpm	10,1 (10,7) s
2.2TiD	2002-2006	Opel(GM)?	straight-4, diesel	2171 cc	120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) @ 4000 rpm	280 N·m (210 lb·ft) @ 1500 rpm	11,0 s
3.0 V6TiD	2001-2006	Isuzu DMAX	V6, diesel	2958 cc	176 PS (129 kW; 174 hp) @ 4000 rpm	350 N·m (260 lb·ft) @ 1800 rpm	8,9 s
2.0t	1997.09-	B205E	straight-4, petrol	1985 cc	150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) @ 5500 rpm	240 N·m (180 lb·ft) @ 1800 rpm	9,8 (10,2) s
2.0t BioPower	2005-	B205E	straight-4, E85	1985 cc	180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) @ 5500 rpm	280 N·m (210 lb·ft) @ 1800 rpm	8,5 (9,0) s
2.3t BioPower	2006-	B235L	straight-4, E85	2290 cc	210 PS (154 kW; 207 hp) @ 5500 rpm	310 N·m (230 lb·ft) @ 1800 rpm	7,9 (8,5) s
2.3t	1997.09-2001	B235E	straight-4, petrol	2290 cc	170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) @ 5500 rpm	280 N·m (210 lb·ft) @ 1800 rpm	8,7 (9,3) s
2.3t	2001.01-	B235E	straight-4, petrol	2290 cc	185 PS (136 kW; 182 hp) @ 5500 rpm	280 N·m (210 lb·ft) @ 1800 rpm	7,9 (8,5) s
2.3T	2004-	B235L	straight-4, petrol	2290 cc	220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp) @ 5500 rpm	310 N·m (230 lb·ft) @ 2500 rpm	7,9 (8,5) s
3,0 V6	1998.01-2002	L81	V6, petrol	2962 cc	200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp) @ 5000 rpm	310 N·m (230 lb·ft) @ 2500 rpm	8,3 (auto) s
Aero	1999.10-2001.09	B235R	straight-4, petrol	2290 cc	230 PS (169 kW; 227 hp) @ 5500 rpm	350 N·m (260 lb·ft) @ 1900 rpm	6,9 (7,3) s
Aero	2001.09-2005.10	B235R	straight-4, petrol	2290 cc	250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp) @ 5300 rpm	370 N·m (270 lb·ft) @ 1900 rpm	6,9 (7,3) s
Aero	2005.11-	B235R	straight-4, petrol	2290 cc	260 PS (191 kW; 256 hp) @ 5300 rpm	350 N·m (260 lb·ft) @ 1900 rpm	6,9 (7,3) s

[edit] Second Generation (2010-)

Despite General Motors sales of Saab, a next generation 9-5, which will go on sale next year, will be built on the GM Epsilon II platform. In June 2009, photos of the next generation were leaked online.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Saab 9-5

• Saab 9-5 international page, official website.
• Saab 9-5 BioPower.
• Saab 9-5 Gallery, official website.
• Article about the Saab 9-5 Biopower (in French).
• Other article about the Saab 9-5 Biopower (in French).
• IIHS Saab 9-5 Crash test.
• MapTun Performance USA.

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