Saab 9-5
| Saab 9-5 | |
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2003 Saab 9-5 Griffin | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Saab Automobile |
| Production | 1997–2012 |
| Assembly | Sweden: Trollhättan (Trollhättan Assembly) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Executive car (E) |
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| Predecessor | Saab 9000 |
The Saab 9-5 is an executive car, manufactured and marketed by Saab from 1997 to 2012, across two generations.
The first generation 9-5 was introduced in 1997 for the 1998 model year, as the replacement of the Saab 9000. At the time, the car represented a significant development for the manufacturer. In the United States, the 9-5 was introduced in the spring of 1998, for the 1999 model year.
The second generation was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 15, 2009 and production began in March 2010. It was the first Saab automobile launched under Spyker Cars' ownership, though developed almost entirely under GM's ownership. Production ceased in 2012 amid the Saab's liquidation.