2008 Saab 9-5 SportCombi Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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In anticipation of a major redesign in 2009 (or perhaps 2010), the Saab 9-5 SportCombi wagon received only a few minor upgrades for 2008. Among the additions to the wagon's list of standard features were a tire-pressure monitoring system, OnStar, and leather-appointed sport seats.
The basic design of the 9-5 SportCombi, however, remains the same as in previous years. Although not cutting edge, when compared to some of its competitors, the 2008 SportCombi doesn't seem dated, thanks to its aerodynamic headlights and clean, simple lines.
Inside, the 9-5 SportCombi comes well-equipped with such features as a power moonroof, heated front seats, dark walnut trim, a leather-trimmed sport steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a 200-watt Harmon-Kardon audio system with a six-disc in-dash CD player and XM satellite radio.
The 2008 9-5 SportCombi comes in a single trim, the 2.3T, powered by a 2.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 260 horsepower and yet gets decent fuel economy, although some critics note that the engine's exhaust note fails to inspire. The engine links to either a five-speed manual shifter or an optional five-speed Sentronic automatic transmission.
Like the 9-5 sedan, the SportCombi also excels in safety features, with active head restraints, a full range of air bags, and traction and stability control. In addition, the 9-5 has done very well in government crash testing in past years.
Options include a lowered sport-tuned chassis, roofrails, and a DVD-based navigation system.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2008 Saab 9-5 SportCombi
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by Dan N
Oct 26, 2020
Great handling very comfortable car. With the seats down it will hold more than your average SUV.Oct 26, 2020
by Anonymous
Jul 02, 2010
Great machine,check it out.AWESOME!!!
if you can find a better car for the price, good luck.
What can i say take it for a spin and see for yourself.2008 has a better warranty than the 09.Fun car.25 mpg Jul 02, 2010
by Anonymous
May 17, 2010
This is by far the best car i have ever owned,have had this car for 2 years and not one complaint.GM went all out when they put this one together and a 5yr. 100,000 mile warranty.Best kept secret on the market.Check this car out you will be surprised.May 17, 2010
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by Dan N
Oct 26, 2020
Great handling very comfortable car. With the seats down it will hold more than your average SUV.Oct 26, 2020
by Anonymous
Jul 02, 2010
Great machine,check it out.AWESOME!!!
if you can find a better car for the price, good luck.
What can i say take it for a spin and see for yourself.2008 has a better warranty than the 09.Fun car.25 mpg Jul 02, 2010
by Anonymous
May 17, 2010
This is by far the best car i have ever owned,have had this car for 2 years and not one complaint.GM went all out when they put this one together and a 5yr. 100,000 mile warranty.Best kept secret on the market.Check this car out you will be surprised.May 17, 2010
by Jens H
Dec 01, 2009
Sikker komfortabel & super hurtig bil. Kan anbefale Hirsh trim og automat gear - det er en god kombination. Designet er gammelt, men kvaliteten er god. Value for money. Eneste to minuser er forhandlerservice og det faktum at Saab er i betalingsstandsning, så gensalgsværdien er lav.Dec 01, 2009
by Martin E
Jul 28, 2008
This car is just fabolous, it is not by chance that Clarkson rated this car the fastest in its class for passing and acceleration.
The seats are the best of all I have tried in all cars all together.
The driving experience is magnificent and definitely something which must be tried by anyone even remotely interested in Cars.Jul 28, 2008
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2008 Saab 9-5 SportCombi Pricing
Original MSRP
$38,470 to $39,585Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Side airbags: front with head protection chambers
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 200 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: alloy
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video system: auxiliary audio/video input
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: with wind deflector · Roof rails: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather · Ventilated: front
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 200 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.3 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo cover: hard · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Parking sensors: rear · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video system: auxiliary audio/video input
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: with wind deflector · Roof rails: black
Safety
Active head restraints: driver
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather · Ventilated: front
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: OnStar
Tires
Type: all season
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Rear wiper: intermittent