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Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

SAAB 9-5 SportCombi 1998-2001 60 Photos
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The station-wagon bodywork has different names, depending on the manufacturer. If Audi chose the name Avant and Mercedes-Benz T-Model, the Swedish car-maker chose the SportCombi.

Saab 9-5 was the largest model offered by the Swedish company. Since it was owned by GM, it had to fit somehow on the market to not interfere with other products made by the same group. The 9-5 was built on the same platform with the Opel/Vauxhall Vectra and Saturn L-Series. It was launched in 1997 as a sedan and, a year later, the station-wagon version was introduced to the market.

Up to the B-pillar, the car was the same as its sedan sibling. Things got different after that, with an extended roof-line and a roof spoiler over the tailgate. The car featured some interesting ideas, such as the tailgate-mounted lights to see around the loading area or to be seen from behind by an oncoming vehicle. It is well known that Saab was very concerned about safety. The Swedish company was the first car-maker in the world to introduce standard seatbelts in 1958.

Inside, the only change when compared to the sedan version was the rear bench, which could fold flat to extend the trunk area.

For the engine, the Swedish car-maker installed some of the engines installed in the sedan version. It also came equipped with an option for a five-speed automatic gearbox. The 5-speed manual was standard.

SAAB 9-5 SportCombi 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
  9 gasoline engines
  • 2.0L T 4AT FWD (150 HP)
  • 2.0L T 5MT FWD (150 HP)
  • 2.3L T 4AT FWD (170 HP)
  • 2.3L T 4AT FWD (185 HP)
  • 2.3L T 5MT FWD (170 HP)
  • 2.3L T 5MT FWD (185 HP)
  • 2.3L T Aero 4AT FWD (230 HP)
  • 2.3L T Aero 5MT FWD (230 HP)
  • 3.0L V6 4AT FWD (200 HP)

SAAB 9-5 SportCombi
2.0L T 4AT FWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L T 4AT FWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1985 cm3
Power:110.3 KW @ 5500 RPM
150 HP @ 5500 RPM
148 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:177 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
240 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:127 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/65VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:189.3 in (4808 mm)
Width:70.6 in (1793 mm)
Height:58.9 in (1496 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.9/59.9 in (1,521/1,521 mm)
Wheelbase:106.4 in (2703 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3494 lbs (1585 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4762 lbs (2160 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15 mpg US (15.7 L/100Km)
Highway:29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined:21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)

SAAB 9-5 SportCombi
2.0L T 5MT FWD (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L T 5MT FWD (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1985 cm3
Power:110.3 KW @ 5500 RPM
150 HP @ 5500 RPM
148 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:177 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
240 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/65VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:189.3 in (4808 mm)
Width:70.6 in (1793 mm)
Height:58.9 in (1496 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.9/59.9 in (1,521/1,521 mm)
Wheelbase:106.4 in (2703 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3439 lbs (1560 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4696 lbs (2130 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17.7 mpg US (13.3 L/100Km)
Highway:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined:25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km)

SAAB 9-5 SportCombi
2.3L T 4AT FWD (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L T 4AT FWD (170 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2290 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 5500 RPM
170 HP @ 5500 RPM
168 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:207 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
280 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/65VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:189.3 in (4808 mm)
Width:70.6 in (1793 mm)
Height:58.9 in (1496 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.9/59.9 in (1,521/1,521 mm)
Wheelbase:106.4 in (2703 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3583 lbs (1625 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4784 lbs (2170 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15.8 mpg US (14.9 L/100Km)
Highway:30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined:22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:248 g/km

SAAB 9-5 SportCombi
2.3L T 4AT FWD (185 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L T 4AT FWD (185 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2290 cm3
Power:136.1 KW @ 5500 RPM
185 HP @ 5500 RPM
183 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:207 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
280 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:134 mph (216 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/65VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:189.3 in (4808 mm)
Width:70.6 in (1793 mm)
Height:58.9 in (1496 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.9/59.9 in (1,521/1,521 mm)
Wheelbase:106.4 in (2703 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3494 lbs (1585 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4762 lbs (2160 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15.2 mpg US (15.5 L/100Km)
Highway:29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined:22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)

SAAB 9-5 SportCombi
2.3L T 5MT FWD (170 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L T 5MT FWD (170 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2290 cm3
Power:125 KW @ 5500 RPM
170 HP @ 5500 RPM
168 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:207 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
280 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:140 mph (225 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/65VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:189.3 in (4808 mm)
Width:70.6 in (1793 mm)
Height:58.9 in (1496 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.9/59.9 in (1,521/1,521 mm)
Wheelbase:106.4 in (2703 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3583 lbs (1625 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4784 lbs (2170 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km)
Highway:33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Combined:24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:229 g/km

SAAB 9-5 SportCombi
2.3L T 5MT FWD (185 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L T 5MT FWD (185 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2290 cm3
Power:136.1 KW @ 5500 RPM
185 HP @ 5500 RPM
183 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:207 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
280 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:137 mph (220 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/65VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:189.3 in (4808 mm)
Width:70.6 in (1793 mm)
Height:58.9 in (1496 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.9/59.9 in (1,521/1,521 mm)
Wheelbase:106.4 in (2703 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3439 lbs (1560 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4696 lbs (2130 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km)
Highway:33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Combined:24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)

SAAB 9-5 SportCombi
2.3L T Aero 4AT FWD (230 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L T Aero 4AT FWD (230 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2290 cm3
Power:169.2 KW @ 5500 RPM
230 HP @ 5500 RPM
227 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:258 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM
350 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/45WR17
DIMENSIONS
Length:189.3 in (4808 mm)
Width:70.6 in (1793 mm)
Height:58.9 in (1496 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.9/59.9 in (1,521/1,521 mm)
Wheelbase:106.4 in (2703 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3583 lbs (1625 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4784 lbs (2170 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:15.6 mpg US (15.1 L/100Km)
Highway:29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined:22.2 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:254 g/km

SAAB 9-5 SportCombi
2.3L T Aero 5MT FWD (230 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.3L T Aero 5MT FWD (230 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2290 cm3
Power:169.2 KW @ 5500 RPM
230 HP @ 5500 RPM
227 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:258 lb-ft @ 1900 RPM
350 Nm @ 1900 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/45WR17
DIMENSIONS
Length:189.3 in (4808 mm)
Width:70.6 in (1793 mm)
Height:58.9 in (1496 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.9/59.9 in (1,521/1,521 mm)
Wheelbase:106.4 in (2703 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3583 lbs (1625 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4784 lbs (2170 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.9 mpg US (13.9 L/100Km)
Highway:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined:24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:232 g/km

SAAB 9-5 SportCombi
3.0L V6 4AT FWD (200 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 4AT FWD (200 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2962 cm3
Power:147.1 KW @ 5000 RPM
200 HP @ 5000 RPM
197 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:229 lb-ft @ 2100 RPM
310 Nm @ 2100 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:146 mph (235 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:205/65VR15
DIMENSIONS
Length:189.3 in (4808 mm)
Width:70.6 in (1793 mm)
Height:58.9 in (1496 mm)
Front/rear Track:59.9/59.9 in (1,521/1,521 mm)
Wheelbase:106.4 in (2703 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.5 in (165 mm)
Cargo Volume:14.7 cuFT (416 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.29
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3836 lbs (1740 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4806 lbs (2180 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.7 mpg US (17.2 L/100Km)
Highway:27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Combined:20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:280 g/km
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