2008 Saab 9-5 Photo

2008 Saab 9-5 - Specifications

 
4 Door Sedan Quick Specs
Quick Specs
Gas Mileage 17 mpg City/26 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas 4-Cyl, 2.3L
EPA Class Mid-Size
Style Name 4dr Sdn
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission Transmission, automatic, Sentronic with manual shift mode (includes 5-speed Sentronic automatic transmission)
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