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2009 Saab 9-7X 4.2I--DC
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Saab 9-7 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year

5 model years · 2005–2009

16 MPG
Combined
14 MPG
City
20 MPG
Highway
Annual cost · MY2009 9-7X 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD
$4,080

15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)

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Saab 9-7 fuel economy at a glance

EPA has rated the Saab 9-7 for 5 model years, 2005 to 2009. Across those years its combined rating runs 13–16 MPG. The latest model year, 2009, has 3 configurations rated 13–16 MPG combined and costing $4,080–$5,030 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2005 is the 2009 9-7X 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD, at 16 MPG.

Saab 9-7 MPG by year

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Combined MPG: the line is the most efficient configuration, the shaded band reaches down to the least efficient. Dotted lines mark new generations.
Saab 9-7: combined fuel economy and annual fuel cost for each model year, grouped by generation
Year Gas (MPG) $/yr
2005-2009 (2005) Generation page
2009 13–16 $4,080–$5,030
2008 13–16 $4,080–$6,180
2007 16 $4,080
2006 16 $4,080
2005 15–16 $4,080–$4,360

Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.

Saab 9-7 generations

1 generations between 2005 and 2009. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.

2009 powertrain options

Gas · 4.2L, 5.3L, 6.0L
Combined
13–16 MPG
Per year
$4,080–$5,030
See gas configurations
EPA ratings: fueleconomy.gov file of Sep 29, 2026 · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) · 15,000 mi/yr, 55% city / 45% highway · How we calculate

Frequently asked questions

What is the Saab 9-7's gas mileage by year?

EPA combined ratings for the Saab 9-7 run 13–16 MPG across model years 2005 to 2009. The latest year, 2009, is rated 13–16 MPG.

Which Saab 9-7 model year has the best gas mileage?

The 2009 Saab 9-7 9-7X 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD has the highest combined rating since 2005, at 16 MPG.

How much does a Saab 9-7 cost to fuel per year?

For MY2009, EPA-rated configurations cost $4,080–$5,030 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $4,080.

Has the Saab 9-7's fuel economy improved over time?

Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 16 MPG in both 2005 and 2009.