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Look up available Saab 9-5 vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 48 listed variants. Free, no registration.

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1997–? 48 variants Sedan PetrolDiesel

Saab 9-5 specs by variant

All 48 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.

Petrol · AUTOMATIC 17 variants

Variant	Listed years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
2.8T XWD 6AT (300 HP)	2010–2012	Petrol	2.8 L	296 bhp	AUTOMATIC 6sp	—	—
2.0T 6AT (220 HP)	2010–2012	Petrol	2.0 L	217 bhp	AUTOMATIC 6sp	FWD	—
2.0T XWD 6AT (220 HP)	2010–2012	Petrol	2.0 L	217 bhp	AUTOMATIC 6sp	—	—
2.3L Turbo Aero 5AT FWD (260 HP)	2005–?	Petrol	2.3 L	247 bhp	AUTOMATIC 5sp	FWD	—
2.3L Turbo 5AT FWD (220 HP)	2005–?	Petrol	2.3 L	217 bhp	AUTOMATIC 5sp	FWD	—
2.3L 5AT FWD (185 HP)	2005–?	Petrol	2.3 L	182 bhp	AUTOMATIC 5sp	FWD	—
2.0L 5AT FWD (150 HP)	2005–?	Petrol	2.0 L	148 bhp	AUTOMATIC 5sp	FWD	—
2.3L Turbo Aero 5AT FWD (250 HP)	2001–2005	Petrol	2.3 L	247 bhp	AUTOMATIC 5sp	FWD	—
2.3L Turbo 5AT FWD (220 HP)	2001–2005	Petrol	2.3 L	217 bhp	AUTOMATIC 5sp	FWD	—
3.0L V6 5AT FWD (200 HP)	2001–2005	Petrol	3.0 L	197 bhp	AUTOMATIC 5sp	FWD	—
2.3L 5AT FWD (185 HP)	2001–2005	Petrol	2.3 L	182 bhp	AUTOMATIC 5sp	FWD	—
2.0L 5AT FWD (150 HP)	2001–2005	Petrol	2.0 L	148 bhp	AUTOMATIC 5sp	FWD	—
2.3t Aero 4AT FWD (230 HP)	1997–2001	Petrol	2.3 L	227 bhp	AUTOMATIC 4sp	FWD	—
3.0L V6 4AT FWD (200 HP)	1997–2001	Petrol	4.0 L	197 bhp	AUTOMATIC 4sp	FWD	—
2.3t 4AT FWD (185 HP)	1997–2001	Petrol	2.3 L	183 bhp	AUTOMATIC 4sp	FWD	—
2.3t 4AT FWD (170 HP)	1997–2001	Petrol	2.3 L	168 bhp	AUTOMATIC 4sp	FWD	—
2.0t 4AT FWD (150 HP)	1997–2001	Petrol	2.0 L	148 bhp	AUTOMATIC 4sp	FWD	—

Petrol · MANUAL 15 variants

Variant	Listed years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
2.0T 6MT (220 HP)	2010–2012	Petrol	2.0 L	217 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
2.0T XWD 6MT (220 HP)	2010–2012	Petrol	2.0 L	217 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	—	—
1.6T 6MT (180 HP)	2010–2012	Petrol	1.6 L	177 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
2.3L Turbo Aero 5MT FWD (260 HP)	2005–?	Petrol	2.3 L	247 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
2.3L Turbo 5MT FWD (220 HP)	2005–?	Petrol	2.3 L	217 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
2.3L 5MT FWD (185 HP)	2005–?	Petrol	2.3 L	182 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
2.0L 5MT FWD (150 HP)	2005–?	Petrol	2.0 L	148 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
2.3L Turbo Aero 5MT FWD (250 HP)	2001–2005	Petrol	2.3 L	247 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
2.3L Turbo 5MT FWD (220 HP)	2001–2005	Petrol	2.3 L	217 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
2.3L 5MT FWD (185 HP)	2001–2005	Petrol	2.3 L	182 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
2.0L 5MT FWD (150 HP)	2001–2005	Petrol	2.0 L	148 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
2.3t Aero 5MT FWD (230 HP)	1997–2001	Petrol	2.3 L	227 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
2.3t 5MT FWD (185 HP)	1997–2001	Petrol	2.3 L	183 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
2.3t 5MT FWD (170 HP)	1997–2001	Petrol	2.3 L	168 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
2.0t 5MT FWD (150 HP)	1997–2001	Petrol	2.0 L	148 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—

Fuel not listed · MANUAL 4 variants

Variant	Listed years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
2.0T BioPower 6MT (220 HP)	2010–2012	—	2.0 L	217 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
2.0T BioPower XWD 6MT (220 HP)	2010–2012	—	2.0 L	217 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	—	—
2.3L BioPower 5MT FWD (185 HP)	2005–?	—	2.3 L	182 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
2.0L BioPower 5MT FWD (150 HP)	2005–?	—	2.0 L	148 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—

Fuel not listed · AUTOMATIC 3 variants

Variant	Listed years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
2.0T BioPower XWD 6AT (220 HP)	2010–2012	—	2.0 L	217 bhp	AUTOMATIC 6sp	—	—
2.3L BioPower 5AT FWD (185 HP)	2005–?	—	2.3 L	182 bhp	AUTOMATIC 5sp	FWD	—
2.0L BioPower 5AT FWD (150 HP)	2005–?	—	2.0 L	148 bhp	AUTOMATIC 5sp	FWD	—

Diesel · MANUAL 6 variants

Variant	Listed years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
2.0L TiD 6MT (190 HP)	2010–2012	Diesel	2.0 L	190 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
2.0L TiD XWD 6MT (190 HP)	2010–2012	Diesel	2.0 L	190 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	—	—
2.0L TiD 6MT (160 HP)	2010–2012	Diesel	2.0 L	158 bhp	MANUAL 6sp	FWD	—
1.9L TiD 5MT FWD (150 HP)	2005–?	Diesel	1.9 L	148 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
3.0L TiD 5MT FWD (176 HP)	2001–2005	Diesel	3.0 L	173 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—
2.2L TiD 5MT FWD (120 HP)	2001–2005	Diesel	2.2 L	118 bhp	MANUAL 5sp	FWD	—

Diesel · AUTOMATIC 3 variants

Variant	Listed years	Fuel	Engine	Power	Gearbox	Drive	CO₂
2.0L TiD 6AT (160 HP)	2010–2012	Diesel	2.0 L	158 bhp	AUTOMATIC 6sp	FWD	—
1.9L TiD 5AT FWD (150 HP)	2005–?	Diesel	1.9 L	148 bhp	AUTOMATIC 5sp	FWD	—
2.2L TiD 5AT FWD (120 HP)	2001–2005	Diesel	2.2 L	118 bhp	AUTOMATIC 5sp	FWD	—

Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.

Using the Saab 9-5 specifications

Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.

Other 9-5 generations and versions

The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

9-5 SportCombi

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Saab 9-5 VIN FAQ

What can a Saab 9-5 VIN lookup show?+

It can return available vehicle details and related model data. A catalog variant list does not prove the exact engine, gearbox or factory equipment fitted to your car. Recall campaigns are model-level matches, not confirmation of an outstanding repair for your VIN.

Where should I check the Saab 9-5 identification number?+

Compare the number on the registration document with the vehicle’s identification markings. Common locations on modern vehicles include the windscreen base and a door-jamb label, but the owner’s manual is the reference for the correct location on your version.

What do the Saab 9-5 dates in this catalog mean?+

The source lists years 1997–? across 48 variants. A question mark means a year boundary was not supplied. These are catalog dates, not a verified production history or an individual vehicle’s build date.

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