Sell your 2009 Saab 9-5 for cash

The 2009 Saab 9-5 is a wagon that came with a 2.3L 4-cyl engine. At 17 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2009 Saab 9-5 at a glance

Body style	Midsize Cars, Midsize Station Wagons
Engines	2.3L 4-cyl (turbocharged versions available)
Transmissions	Manual 5-spd, Automatic (S5)
Drive	Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel	Regular Gasoline
Fuel economy	17–18 city / 27 highway / 20–21 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost	$3,200–$3,350 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂	423–444 grams per mile
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)	3,526 lb
Versions tested by EPA	4 configurations: 9-5 Sedan, 9-5 SportCombi
Age	17 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

Age: at 17 years old, most of a 2009 9-5's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2009 9-5 weighed 3,526 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
Recalls: NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 9-5. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the air bags. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2009 Saab 9-5 recalls

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2009 Saab 9-5. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsFeb 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V063000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air…

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Common 2009 9-5 problems

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2009 Saab 9-5 with NHTSA.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

Air Bags2

Typical mileage when problems were reported

2009 Saab 9-5 service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 454 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2009 Saab 9-5. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

Equipment54
Electrical System51
Equipment44
Engine and Engine Cooling33
Equipment31
Electrical System24

Recent bulletins

OtherSep 2025 · 13598
New Vehicle Monitoring Programs Section in IVH
Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 2025 · PIC5650M
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with
Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2025 · PIP5601C
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMay 2025 · PIT5074R
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2009 Saab 9-5.

Air BagsEA21002 · opened Sep 2021, open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to

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Selling a 2009 9-5: questions

How much is a 2009 Saab 9-5 worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2009 9-5 that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2009 9-5s that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2009 9-5 with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 Saab 9-5; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2009 9-5?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

EPA fuel economy data (specs and MPG)fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA recallsnhtsa.gov
NHTSA complaints, service bulletins and investigationsnhtsa.gov

Data retrieved October 2026.

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