Auto loans: 2001 Saab 9-5
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.0 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.0 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2001 Saab 9-5 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2001 Saab 9-5 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 12.8 L/100 km | 13.5 L/100 km | 12.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.3 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.3 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.0 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 257 g/km | 269.5 g/km | 269.5 g/km | 291 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.05 | $17.83 | $20.13 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
2001 Saab 9-5: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 1048 L (37 cu ft) | 1048 L (37 cu ft) | 1048 L (37 cu ft) | 1048 L (37 cu ft) | 1048 L (37 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,125 | US$3,275 | US$4,000 | US$4,350 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,410 | $3,566 | $4,026 | $4,340 | $4,340 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2001 Saab 9-5
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 104 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (72), engine and engine cooling (25) and fuel system (17). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07V087000 | 2007-03-07 | 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. |
| 05V399000 | 2005-09-14 | electrical system:ignition:module | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH B205/B235 4-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINES AND B308 6-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE OVERHEATING AND BURNOUT OF THE ISOLATED GATED BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR (IGBT) WITHIN THE IGNITION DISCHARGE MODULE (IDM) DUE TO INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO ELECTRICAL LOADS. |
| 03V006000 | 2003-01-13 | wheels:hub | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF AN OWNER CHANGES THEIR WHEELS/TIRES BETWEEN SUMMER AND WINTER USING A STEEL WHEEL IN THE WINTER AND AN ALLOY WHEEL IN THE SUMMER, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR RUST AND CONTAMINATION TO BUILD UP ON THE WHEEL HUB DURING THE STEEL WHEEL USAGE. IF THIS OCCURS AND THE CONTAMINATION IS NOT... |
| 01V168000 | 2001-05-18 | air bags | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE AIR BAG ALERT LABELS MAY NOT BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED AS REQUIRED BY THIS STANDARD. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2001 Saab 9-5 for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2001 Saab 9-5 for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page helps you judge the 2001 Saab 9-5 before you buy one anywhere.
What to check on the 9-5
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA has 104 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system.
What the figures tell you
Its 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo drives through a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
A combined rating of 11.0 L/100 km works out to about 33 litres per 300 km. Expect about $17.05 per 100 km at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,125 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Good uses for the 9-5
It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Size and space
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. With 1,048 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Rent it for a week first
Rent first, buy later: a week with the 9-5 answers the big questions. Rent the 9-5 first, and buy only if it fits your life. Try the 9-5 on your commute, then decide.
Picking a year and a trim
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Within the 2001 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$3,125 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.05 in fuel. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Ask us
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2001 Saab 9-5 from us first.
Ask us about the 2001 Saab 9-5
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2001 Saab 9-5 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2001 Saab 9-5
Does CarmaCars sell the 2001 Saab 9-5?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2001 Saab 9-5 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2001 Saab 9-5 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2001 Saab 9-5 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,125 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3410.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.