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`mistral-saba-2502` deprecation: shutdown date & replacement

Shut down September 30, 2025

'announced' is the deprecation date from the table. Replacement is given as a display name (API id not stated in the table).

How to migrate off mistral-saba-2502

Find every place that references it:

grep -rn --exclude-dir={node_modules,.git,dist} "mistral-saba-2502" .

Replace the model ID:

- model: "mistral-saba-2502"
+ model: "Mistral Small 4"

Re-run your evals or a sample of real prompts — output style, token usage and pricing can change between models.
Check config outside code too: environment variables, feature flags, prompt-management tools, and fine-tuned model references.
Deploy before September 30, 2025, and add the CI scanner so it cannot come back.

Is mistral-saba-2502 deprecated?

Yes. Mistral AI has deprecated mistral-saba-2502. It was shut down on September 30, 2025.

When does mistral-saba-2502 shut down?

September 30, 2025, according to Mistral AI's official deprecation notice.

What should I use instead of mistral-saba-2502?

Mistral AI recommends Mistral Small 4. Switch the model ID and re-test your prompts, since outputs, pricing and limits can differ.

What happens to requests to mistral-saba-2502 after the shutdown?

Requests using the retired model ID fail with an error, so any code still calling it breaks. Update and deploy before the shutdown date.