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Saab 9-5

1999-2001 models

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Acceptable

Structure/safety cage	Injury measures				Restraints/dummy kinematics
Structure/safety cage	Head/neck	Chest	Leg/foot, left	Leg/foot, right	Restraints/dummy kinematics

Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

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Test details:

The Saab 9-5 was introduced in the 1999 model year.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the B-pillar.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, and chest indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the right tibia and right foot indicate that injuries to the lower leg and foot would be likely. Head acceleration from the B-pillar hit was low.

Left to right:

Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained reasonably well.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the dummy's head contacted the B-pillar and head restraint during rebound. Head accelerations from these hits were low.
Intrusion into the driver footwell area contributed to high injury measures on the dummy's lower right leg, indicating the likelihood of injury.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front seat-mounted combination head and torso airbags
Built-in child restraints (optional)
Antilock brakes
Daytime running lights

Tested vehicle specifications:

1999 Saab 9-5 SE 4-door
Class: Midsize luxury/near luxury car
Weight: 3,527 lbs.
Side airbags: front seat-mounted combination head and torso airbags
Wheelbase: 106 in.
Length: 189 in.
Width: 71 in.
Engine: 2.3 L turbocharged 4-cylinder
EPA ratings: 19 mpg city | 26 mpg highway

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Last updated: April 10, 2006