How is this BJT in saturation?
In saturation you'll have \$I_c &lt; \beta I_b \$. So calculate \$I_b\$ as (5-0.7)/1k=4.3mA. Assuming beta of 100 (or even 10), you'll have an \$\beta I_b\$ in the 43-430mA range. But through the collector you can only have at most 5mA due to \$R_c\$ limiting the current. So the transistor is in saturation.