Saab 900 (1993–1998) vs Saab 9-5 (1997–2010)
Maintenance cost, schedule and reliability comparison between these two models.

Saab 900
2nd generation (1993-1998)
3
Available Engines
4
Average costs
4
Maintenance schedule
Available Engines
- 2.0 / 2.3
- 2.0 Turbo
- 2.5 V6
Average costs
- Oil service
- 120-280 €
- Front brakes
- 320-750 €
- Major service
- 450-950 €
- Gearbox service
- 350-750 €
Maintenance schedule
- 15 000 km1 year
- 30 000 km2 years
- 60 000 km4 years
- 120 000 km8 years

Saab 9-5
1st generation (1997-2010)
3
Available Engines
4
Average costs
4
Maintenance schedule
Available Engines
- 2.0t / 2.3t
- 3.0 V6
- 1.9 TiD
Average costs
- Oil service
- 120-280 €
- Front brakes
- 320-750 €
- Major service
- 450-950 €
- Gearbox service
- 350-750 €
Maintenance schedule
- 15 000 km1 year
- 30 000 km2 years
- 60 000 km4 years
- 120 000 km8 years
Average costs
Saab 900
- Oil service
- 120-280 €
- Front brakes
- 320-750 €
- Major service
- 450-950 €
- Gearbox service
- 350-750 €
Saab 9-5
- Oil service
- 120-280 €
- Front brakes
- 320-750 €
- Major service
- 450-950 €
- Gearbox service
- 350-750 €
Maintenance schedule
Saab 900
- 01
15 000 km
1 year
Engine oil and filter according to version, diagnostics, brake, tyre and fluid-level checks
- 02
30 000 km
2 years
Air and cabin filters, brake fluid and running-gear check
- 03
60 000 km
4 years
Spark plugs or fuel filter depending on engine, belts, transmission and cooling
- 04
120 000 km
8 years
Extended service, timing system depending on engine, transmission fluids and chassis check
Saab 9-5
- 01
15 000 km
1 year
Engine oil and filter according to version, diagnostics, brake, tyre and fluid-level checks
- 02
30 000 km
2 years
Air and cabin filters, brake fluid and running-gear check
- 03
60 000 km
4 years
Spark plugs or fuel filter depending on engine, belts, transmission and cooling
- 04
120 000 km
8 years
Extended service, timing system depending on engine, transmission fluids and chassis check
Points to watch
Saab 900
Check the service history, transmission fluids, cooling, brakes, tyres and suspension. Follow the schedule for the exact engine and model year.
Saab 9-5
Check the service history, transmission fluids, cooling, brakes, tyres and suspension. Follow the schedule for the exact engine and model year.
Saab 900 (1993–1998) vs Saab 9-5 (1997–2010)
Maintenance cost, schedule and reliability comparison between these two models.