252 SpecificationsGeneral Overall length, including bumpers:
9-5 Sedan _______________________ 190.0 in (4827 mm)
9-5 SportWagon __________________ 190.1 in (4828 mm)
Overall width, including door mirrors ____ 80.4 in (2042 mm)
Maximum height:
9-5 Sedan _______________________ 58.1 in (1475 mm)
9-5 SportWagon __________________ 59.1 in (1501 mm)
Wheelbase _______________________ 106.4 in (2703 mm)
Ground clearance at gross vehicle weight approx. 4.6 in
(116 mm)
Tr a c k :
Front __________________________ 59.9 in (1522 mm) *)
Rear ___________________________ 59.9 in (1522 mm) *)
Turning circle (curb to curb) ___________ 37,1 ft (11.3 m)
Turning circle (measured at vehicle extremi-
ties) ____________________________ 39,0 ft (11.9 m)
Number of seats (incl. driver) _________ 5
*) Specified track applies to wheel sizes:
6 x 15 & 6.5 x 16
Permissible load (in addition to driver) = GVW minus curb weight
The maximum permissible axle load, front or rear, must not be exceeded.
The maximum permissible axle load, front or rear, must not be exceeded. Chassis number in engine bay Weight ready for driving (i.e. with full fuel
tank, washer-fluid reservoir, standard tools
and spare wheel) ___________________ 3460–3780 lbs.
(1570–1715 kg)
Gross vehicle weight (GVW) ___________ 4390–4710 lbs.
(1990–2135 kg)
Maximum axle load:
Front ___________________________ 2590 lbs. (1175 kg)
Rear, 9-5 Sedan ___________________ 2310 lbs. (1050 kg)
Rear, 9-5 SportWagon ______________ 2480 lbs. (1125 kg)
Weight distribution:
Curb weight, front/rear ______________ 60/40 %
GVW, front/rear ___________________ 50/50 %
Maximum roof load __________________ 220 lbs (100 kg)
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FuelIMPORTANT: Do not overfill.
The level must not come up into
the filler pipe because the fuel
must have space room to
expand
.
1 Engine oilFor information see chapter
"Technical data".
2 Brake/clutch fluidDOT 4 brake fluid.
Do not use DOT 5 silicone fluid.3 CoolantDo not allow the coolant level to
fall below the MIN mark on the
expansion tank.
Top up as necessary with a mix-
ture of equal parts Saab Anti-
freeze and water.
4 Washer fluid
5Battery
6 Power steering fluidPower Steering Fluid CHF 11S
(P/N 8996860). Recommended octane rating:
Unleaded
gasoline 87–93 AON
For optimum performance
Saab recommends:
2.3t 185 hp (Linear) –
AON 90.
2.3T 220 hp (Arc) and
2.3Turbo 250hp(Aero)–
AON 93.
Fuel tank
capacity:18.5 U.S.gal.
(70 liter)
6
5
1
2
3
4
IB3638
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