Saab 9-5
Maintenance specs for 6 variants of the Saab 9-5 — from 1999 to 2011.
1999–2001 Saab 9-5
2.3L I4 Turbo (Base/Arc) (B235E) · FWD
185 hp / 194 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Manual
FluidSaab/GM MTF Synchromesh
Drain & fill2.1 qt
Full capacity2.1 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity24 oz
Fuel
Tank18 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1999–2001 Saab 9-5
2.3L I4 Turbo (Base/Arc) (B235E) · FWD
185 hp / 194 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron III ATF
Drain & fill3.5 qt
Full capacity8 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity24 oz
Fuel
Tank18 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
1999–2009 Saab 9-5
3.0L V6 Turbo (B308) · FWD
200 hp / 229 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron VI ATF
Drain & fill4 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity24 oz
Fuel
Tank18 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2002–2009 Saab 9-5
2.3L I4 Turbo (Aero/Hirsch) (B235R) · FWD
250 hp / 258 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron VI ATF
Drain & fill4 qt
Full capacity9.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidDexron III ATF
Capacity24 oz
Fuel
Tank18 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush50,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs30,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2010–2011 Saab 9-5
2.0L I4 Turbo (Gen2) (A20NFT) · FWD
220 hp / 258 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron VI ATF
Drain & fill4 qt
Full capacity9 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Fuel
Tank18 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi
2010–2011 Saab 9-5
2.8L V6 Turbo (Aero Gen2) (B284) · AWD
300 hp / 295 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic
FluidDexron VI ATF
Drain & fill4.8 qt
Full capacity10.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Rear fluidGM 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant
Transfer Case
FluidHaldex Gen IV fluid
Fuel
Tank18 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs45,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt60,000 mi