2009 Saab 9-5
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2009 Saab 9-5 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.
2009 Saab 9-5 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2009 Saab 9-5 recalls 1
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 1-800-955-9…
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. 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.
2009 Saab 9-5 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2009 Saab 9-5 safety ratings
Frontal crash test
Side barrier test · ▶ watch videoSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2009 Saab 9-5 4-DR. w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.