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2005-2009 Saab 9-7 MPG & Fuel Cost
5 model years · 13–16 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 3 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2009. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2005-2009 Saab 9-7 at a glance
The 2005-2009 Saab 9-7 covers 5 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 13–16 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2009, costs about $4,080 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 9-7X 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD (16 MPG), at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2005-2009 Saab 9-7 by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Gas | 13–16 MPG | $4,080–$5,030 | Ratings changed |
| 2008 | Gas | 13–16 MPG | $4,080–$6,180 | Ratings changed |
| 2007 | Gas | 16 MPG | $4,080 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 16 MPG | $4,080 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 15–16 MPG | $4,080–$4,360 | First year |
What the 2009 9-7X 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$340
$4,080 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$6.80
Per 100 miles
$27.20
Five years
$20,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$240more a year
Class median $3,840 a year, MY2009
Based on 15,000 miles a year and regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 Saab 9-7 MPG
Versus 2008: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-7X 4.2L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,080 |
| 9-7X 5.3L 8-cyl | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,080 |
| 9-7X 6.0L 8-cyl | 6.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,030 |
2008 Saab 9-7 MPG
13–16 MPG · $4,080–$6,180/yr
Versus 2007: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-7X 4.2L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,080 |
| 9-7X 5.3L 8-cyl | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
| 9-7X 6.0L 8-cyl | 6.0L 8-cyl | 4WD | 12 | 16 | 13 | $6,180 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 Saab 9-7 MPG
16 MPG · $4,080/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-7X 4.2L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,080 |
| 9-7X 5.3L 8-cyl | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD | 13 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
2006 Saab 9-7 MPG
16 MPG · $4,080/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-7X 4.2L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $4,080 |
| 9-7X 5.3L 8-cyl | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
2005 Saab 9-7 MPG
15–16 MPG · $4,080–$4,360/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-7X 4.2L 6-cyl (Most efficient) | 4.2L 6-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,080 |
| 9-7X 5.3L 8-cyl | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,360 |
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 9-7X 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD: $5,550 in California and $3,560 in Texas, a $1,990 difference.
- California $5,550
- Washington $5,150
- New York $4,080
- Florida $3,860
- Texas $3,560
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2009 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2005-2009 (2005)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2005-2009 Saab 9-7 get?
EPA rates the 2005-2009 Saab 9-7 at 13–16 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 5 model years. The most efficient version, the 2009 9-7X 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD, is rated 16 MPG (14 city, 20 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2005-2009 Saab 9-7?
Every model year of the 2005-2009 Saab 9-7 tops out at 16 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2005-2009 Saab 9-7?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2009 Saab 9-7 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 9-7X 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $4,080 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $4,080–$5,030 a year. That is a $950 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2009 Saab 9-7 100 miles?
About $27.20 per 100 miles for the 9-7X 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $27.20 and $33.53 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2009 Saab 9-7 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 9-7X 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD is rated 14 city and 20 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 6 MPG.
How does the 2009 Saab 9-7 compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The 9-7X 4.2L 6-cyl 4WD costs about $4,080 a year to fuel, $240 more than the class median of $3,840, and less than 3 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 341 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2009, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2009 Saab 9-7 different from the 2008 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 16 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,080. EPA lists 3 configurations for 2009 against 3 configurations for 2008. See the 2008 Saab 9-7 for that year.