Overview & Reviews

Although it looks similar to last year's model, the 2002 9-5 has undergone extensive changes. There are now three distinct models, each with its own look and feature content. A new five-speed automatic transmission is available on all models, while the top-of-the-line Aero gets more power. Revisions to both the steering and suspension systems increase performance, while a new electronic stability control system and adaptive front airbags improve safety.

• Satisfying performance, impressive luxury, reasonable price, wagon availability.

• Quirky Saab design attributes and ergonomics, uninspired exterior styling.

User Reviews:

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  Give me back my 9-3 - 2002 Saab 9-5
  By Jim - April 4 - 8:23 am

  In the last 18 months this car has been in the shop 45 days. Transmission hesitates and dogs out, sunroof fixed four times, engine light continues to come on, climate control blows cold air in the front seat and hot air in the back seat, drivers door handle fell off, two climate vents fell apart, air conditioning cant stand up to a California summer. Saab wont stand behind their product and were stuck with an unreliable car. In six months have gone from BEING Saabs #1 fan to vowing to never buy another. Just crossed the 9-7x off my list.

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  Piece of junk - 2002 Saab 9-5
  By tasnault1 - April 23 - 1:00 am

  worst car I ever owned, and I have owned pontiacs and chevys - had performance tires that didnt work in the snow, even an inch of snow! dealer would not let me trade the $250 performance tires for some regular ones...several flats, interior issues and goofy problems throughout the 1+ year of owning this car

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  Not impressed - 2002 Saab 9-5
  By Kris - November 3 - 10:53 pm

  Bought our 9-5 off a lease with typical lease mileage. The first thing that went was the SID (Saab Info. Display) which was costly and frustrating. Next, the turbo kept needing adjustment. The vehicle would stall for no reason. Costly and frustrating. It seems to constantly have a light out somewhere and it is absolutely terrible on gas.