MYRModel Year Report

2009 Saab 9-5

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2009 Saab 9-5
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:11.766Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 118 complaints 2000: 102 complaints 2000 2001: 82 complaints 2002: 65 complaints 2002 2003: 49 complaints 2004: 19 complaints 2004 2005: 11 complaints 2006: 23 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2008: 20 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2 2010: 2 complaints 2011: 9 complaints
1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 102 complaints 2000 2001: 82 complaints 2001 2002: 65 complaints 2002 2003: 49 complaints 2003 2004: 19 complaints 2004 2005: 11 complaints 2005 2006: 23 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 20 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2 2010: 2 complaints 2010 2011: 9 complaints 2011
1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 118 complaints 1999 2000: 102 complaints 2000 2001: 82 complaints 2001 2002: 65 complaints 2002 2003: 49 complaints 2003 2004: 19 complaints 2004 2005: 11 complaints 2005 2006: 23 complaints 2006 2007: 17 complaints 2007 2008: 20 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2009 2 2010: 2 complaints 2010 2011: 9 complaints 2011

2009: 2 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19981
1999118
2000102
200182
200265
200349
200419
200511
200623
200717
200820
20092
20102
20119

Known problem areas

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Air bags

2 of 2 total reports mention: air bags.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 saa 9-5. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V063000 (Air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-02-22

Takata recall. The recall status is still indicating recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available. Went to dealership service dep't was told part not available. Received notice in May 2016.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-01-20

Safety timeline

1 recall · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2017-03-01Air bags16V063000 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...

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and will replace the driver's frontal airbag module on Saturn Astra vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2017.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Saab 9-5 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V063000 · Air bags
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2009 Saab 9-5 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Saab 9-5?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Saab 9-5 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-08-10 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.