Which Saab 9-5 years have no complaints or recalls on record?

2012. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.

How is this comparison made?

We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.

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Saab 9-5: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 13 model years of the Saab 9-5 on record, 2003 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about electrical system). 2002 has the most recall campaigns (6). 2002 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (6).

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Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury	Most reported	Combined
2012	0	0	0	—	21 MPG
2011	0	9	0	EXTERIOR LIGHTING	21 MPG
2010	0	2	1	AIR BAGS	20 MPG
2009	1	2	0	AIR BAGS	20 MPG
2008	2	20	0	AIR BAGS	20 MPG
2007	2	17	0	AIR BAGS	20 MPG
2006	2	23	0	AIR BAGS	20 MPG
2005	2	11	2	AIR BAGS	20 MPG
2004	2	19	2	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	20 MPG
2003	4	40	0	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	22 MPG
2002	6	40	6	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	22 MPG
2001	4	40	1	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	21 MPG
2000	3	40	2	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	20 MPG

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Saab 9-5

Questions

Which Saab 9-5 year has the most complaints?: Of 13 model years of the Saab 9-5 on record, 2003 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about electrical system).
Which Saab 9-5 year has the most recalls?: 2002 has the most recall campaigns (6).
Which Saab 9-5 years have no complaints or recalls on record?: 2012. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?: We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.