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US recalls (2)
Seats: front assembly, head restraint
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
Remedy: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION.
Risk and remedy
Risk: OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LOOSEN FROM THE PUMP RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL MAY IGNITE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL DEVELOP A SECURING BRACKET THAT WILL SECURE THE FUEL LINES TO THE FUEL PUMP EVEN IF THE PLASTIC RETAINING TABS SHOULD BREAK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2007. THIS IS AN EXPANSION OF PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGNS - SEE 04V557 AND 06V126. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Fuel system
2007-03-07 · campaign 2007-059
On certain vehicles, the fuel pump retaining tabs holding the fuel lines were damaged during production. Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage. If an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire. Correction: Dealers will install a bracket that will secure the fuel lines to the fuel pump even if the plastic retaining tabs should break.
Other
2005-06-14 · campaign 2005-179 · 762 vehicles
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 210. The required markings for the child tether anchorage hooks are missing in the luggage compartment area. Correction: Dealers will install the required adhesive label to the luggage compartment loading floor in the near vicinity of the three anchorage hooks.
Owner complaints (19)
Owners filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Saab 9-5 (1 crashes, 1 fires reported). Among 14 model years of this model, it ranks #8 for the most complaints (median 20).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 13 | |
| Structure | 2 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Saab 9-5.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2004 Saab 9-5 4-DR. w/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2004 Saab 9-5 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| 9-5 2.3 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 9-5 2.3 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 9-5 2.3 L Automatic (S5) | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
| 9-5 2.3 L Automatic (S5) | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| 9-5 Wagon 2.3 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 9-5 Wagon 2.3 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,900 |
| 9-5 Wagon 2.3 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
| 9-5 Wagon 2.3 L Automatic (S5) | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
| 9-5 Wagon 2.3 L Automatic (S5) | 17 | 26 | 20 | $4,100 |
| 9-5 Wagon 2.3 L Automatic (S5) | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
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