DecodedCarsSaab 9-2
2 model years from 2005 to 2006, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2006
- Class
- Small Station Wagons
- Latest engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl, 2.5L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 22–23 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 8 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (71)
The 2006 9-2 in brief
The 2006 Saab 9-2 is a small station wagon offered with 2 engines (2.5L 4-cyl and 2.5L 4-cyl turbo) and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 176 inches long and 67 inches wide on a 100-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,071 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway), 2% worse than the 2006 small station wagon average of 22.5 MPG, for an estimated $3,050 a year in fuel.
It has 7 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the air bags.
The Saab 9-2 has 2 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2006.
Its most efficient year was 2005 at 23 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 22 to 23 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (52), suspension (16), fuel/propulsion system (9).
2006 has the most recalls (7); all years together count 8 campaigns and 80 owner complaints.
2006 9-2 pros & cons
Full 2006 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints9 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 52 for similar models.
Watch out for
- 7 recallsMore than similar models (about 3). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
9-2 changes by model year
- 2006
- Engine added: 2.5L 4-cyl turbo
- Engine dropped: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 2 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2006 9-2
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Scion xB | 28 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2006 Pontiac Vibe | 29 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2006 Toyota Matrix | 29 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Saab. How we calculate this →