Saab 9-5
2002-09 models built after November 2001MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST
OVERALL EVALUATION:
| Structure/safety cage | Injury measures | Restraints/dummy kinematics | |||
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| Head/neck | Chest | Leg/foot, left | Leg/foot, right | ||
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Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
Good
Acceptable
Marginal
Poor
Test details:
The Saab 9-5 was re-engineered for the 2002 model year with structural changes to improve occupant protection in frontal crashes. All 2002 and later 9-5 models manufactured after November 2001 also include airbag modifications to further improve occupant protection (note: information about when a specific vehicle was manufactured is on the certification label typically affixed to the car on or near the driver door).
The tested car was manufactured after the modifications had been made.
The frontal offset crash test ratings also apply to the station wagon version of the 9-5, known as the SportCombi, beginning with 2002 and later models manufactured after November 2001.
The 9-5 was modestly restyled for the 2006 model year.
Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head hit the roof rail and B-pillar.
Injury measures — Measures taken from the head, neck, chest, and left leg indicate low risk of injuries to these body regions in a crash of this severity. Forces on the right tibia and right knee indicate that injuries to the lower leg and knee would be possible. Head acceleration from the roof rail/ 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 well.
- Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head hit the B-pillar, roof rail, and head restraint during rebound. Head accelerations from these hits were low.
- Forces on the right knee and lower leg were high enough to indicate the possibility of injuries.
Additional features:
- Side airbags: front seat-mounted combination head and torso airbags
- Built-in child restraints (optional, 2002 models only)
- Electronic stability control (standard beginning with 2003 models, optional on 2002 models)
- Antilock brakes
- Daytime running lights
Tested vehicle specifications:
- 2002 Saab 9-5 4-door
- Class: Midsize luxury/near luxury car
- Weight: 3,602 lbs.
- Side airbags: front seat-mounted combination head and torso airbags
- Wheelbase: 106 in.
- Length: 190 in.
- Width: 70 in.
- Engine: 3.0 L turbocharged V6
- EPA ratings: 18 mpg city | 26 mpg highway
