NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 17 owner complaints for the 2007 Saab 9-5. Most complaints involve air bags (12) and steering (1). The EPA rates it 20–21 mpg combined.
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.
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.
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
“My vehicle was on recall for Takata air bags. My vehicle was then installed with a new set of Takata airbags. Are not these airbags just as unsafe? Have not there been cases of the same issues happening to these airbags? Is my 2017 front passenger Airbag going to explode like a grenade and kill me? These are all questions I have, but I am told these airbags are safe. Yet I have seen lawsuits where someone died in another vehicle make but with 2017 Takata airbags as the cause of death and or injury. Should not my car have been replaced with non Takata brand airbags? Are any Takata airbags safe when compared to other brands?”
“STEERING COLUMN LOWER U-JOINT BECAME LOOSE CAUSING VAGUE STEERING. U-JOINT IS NOT CORRECTLY SIZED TO TAKE LOADS OF STEERING INPUT AND OVER TIME BECOMES LOOSE AND NOISY. THIS LOOSENESS CAUSES THE DRIVER TO OVERCOMPENSATE WHEN DRIVING. FIRST NOTIFIED IN JUNE, 2014. *TR”
“DIRECT IGNITION CASSETTE FAILURE AT 62,000 MILES.”
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-5 Sedan Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,700 | 423 |
| 9-5 SportCombi Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,700 | 423 |
| 9-5 Sedan Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 27 | 20 | $3,850 | 444 |
| 9-5 SportCombi Auto (S5), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 17 | 27 | 20 | $3,850 | 444 |
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
2 safety recalls as of Nov 9, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
Owners filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are air bags (12), steering (1), electrical system (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
The EPA rates the 2007 Saab 9-5 at 20–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (4 versions rated).