SAAB · SAAB 9-5 · Cars
SAAB 9-5 Common
As of 2026 Q1, 10,495 SAAB 9-5s remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 36,527 in 2014 Q3 — only 29% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 26,032 cars. They're disappearing at roughly 1,261 a year (12.0% of what's left), a pace that would halve the survivors by around 2031 if it held — though in practice the last, most-cherished examples tend to linger far longer. Tellingly, 45% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Common — still a familiar sight, with 10,495 on the road.
Rarer than 15% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Fuel breakdown
📉 Rate of decline
Disappearing at about 1,261 a year (12.0% of survivors). At that pace roughly 5,534 would remain in 5 years, and half the current fleet is gone by around ~2031.
About the 9-5
The Saab 9-5 is an executive car, manufactured and marketed by Saab from 1997 to 2012, across two generations. The first generation 9-5 was introduced in 1997 for the 1998 model year, as the replacement of the Saab 9000. At the time, the car represented a significant development for the manufacturer. In the United States, the 9-5 was introduced in the spring of 1998, for the 1999 model year. The second generation was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 15, 2009 and production began in March 2010. It was the first Saab automobile launched under Spyker Cars' ownership, though developed...
SAAB 9-5 — questions & answers
How many SAAB 9-5 are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q1, 10,495 SAAB 9-5 were still registered in the UK — 5,728 licensed and on the road, plus 4,767 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the SAAB 9-5 rare?
The SAAB 9-5 is common, with 10,495 still on the road, making it rarer than 15% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.
Is the SAAB 9-5 increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of SAAB 9-5 on UK roads fell by 898 (7.9%). At the current rate of decline, roughly 5,534 would remain in 5 years.
What fuel do most SAAB 9-5 use?
Most SAAB 9-5 run on petrol — about 69% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel, other, hybrid.
When did the SAAB 9-5 peak?
The SAAB 9-5 peaked at 36,527 registered in 2014 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.