Saab 9-5 electrical system problems by year
227 NHTSA owner complaints name the electrical system across 7 9-5 model years. The most reported year is 1999 with 70 reports.
| Year | Electrical System reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 9-5 | 2 | 10% | — | |
| 2006 9-5 | 2 | 9% | — | |
| 2003 9-5 | 25 | 53% | 79,654 mi | |
| 2002 9-5 | 27 | 51% | 44,521 mi | |
| 2001 9-5 | 48 | 59% | 59,500 mi | |
| 2000 9-5 | 53 | 52% | 80,000 mi | |
| 1999 9-5 | 70 | 59% | 73,897 mi |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the electrical system. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.