How many crates of beer fit in a Saab 9-5?
The boot of a Saab 9-5 holds ±8 crates of beer (500 litres). We don't calculate with folded rear seats for this body type: the opening to the boot is too small. The estate version takes ±8, or ±23 with the seats folded.
How many fit in your Saab 9-5?
With your Dutch licence plate we use the exact year, body type and payload of your car.
By year and version
| Version | Boot | Crates | Seats folded | Crates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 500 L | ±8 | – | – |
| Estate | 550 L | ±8 | 1,600 L | ±23 |
With ±8 crates in the boot, the Saab 9-5 has more room than 6% of the 366 cars we compare. There are 4,805 Saab 9-5 cars registered in the Netherlands (RDW, as of 24 September 2026).
Similar cars
Cars with roughly the same boot space as the Saab 9-5:
| Model | Boot | Seats folded |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan | ±8 crates | ±21 crates |
| Renault Austral | ±8 crates | ±21 crates |
| BMW iX | ±8 crates | ±25 crates |
| Mercedes-Benz EQC | ±8 crates | ±21 crates |
| Alfa Romeo Tonale | ±8 crates | ±22 crates |
| Toyota Prius | ±8 crates | ±23 crates |
Frequently asked questions
How many crates of beer fit in a Saab 9-5?
The boot of a Saab 9-5 holds ±8 crates of beer (500 litres). We don't calculate with folded rear seats for this body type: the opening to the boot is too small. The estate version takes ±8, or ±23 with the seats folded.
How much boot space does a Saab 9-5 have?
According to the manufacturer (VDA standard), 500 litres with the rear seats up. Because crates don't fit into corners and wheel arches, we count 50% of that space.
Boot capacity according to the manufacturer, converted using a standard crate of 40 × 30 × 26 cm. How we calculate. All Saab models: Saab.
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