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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  Stunning Swede - 2002 Saab 9-5
  By GregM - June 12 - 2:00 am

  My ferrari red Saab Aero is simply stunning to look and to drive. Lots of power, especially the massive amounts of torque that makes driving this car seem effortless. Very quiet, smooth and stable all the way to 155+ mph. Handles like a sport coupe and has excellent brakes as well. Also the Aero is the most comfortable car I have driven, supremely comfortable seats! Lots of features unique in the industry and very rare!

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  Excellent sport/luxury sedan and value - 2002 Saab 9-5
  By seacone - April 11 - 1:10 pm

  The suspension and chassis are decidedly performance biased. The steering is accurate and not overboosted. The overtaking quickness is exhilarating. The leather sport seats are well-bolstered. The stereo is excellent. The car has a solid, satisfying "king of the road" personality. Bottom line: for less than I would have paid for a 330i or a 3.0 Quatrro A4, I got an excellent sport/luxury sedan in the A6 2.7T/5 series class with all the specs and goodies.

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  very impressive - 2002 Saab 9-5
  By Jacques Talbot - March 5 - 10:00 am

  Excellent performance,and superb stability

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  Best Wagon Value - 2002 Saab 9-5
  By RMP - March 5 - 10:00 am

  My wife and I compared the Volvo V70 and Passat GLX to the Saab. The Saab was the clear winner. Exterior looks aside, this vehicle was by far the most bang for the buck. After the dealership took $7,000 off the sticker it was a no brainer. It even looks pretty good in midnight blue. Its sportier than the Volvo and more distinctive than the Passat. The interior is top notch.

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  Great Certified Value - 2002 Saab 9-5
  By Albany Speeder - October 4 - 9:33 am

  Just had the car a few days - and look forward to driving it everytime I have the chance. The interior is wonderfully done - comfortable, but sporty. When the car is in "Sport" mode - it can run with any car on the highay - bar none. In normal mode - its almost too tame, but I guess thats how you get 30 mpg and 250 hp in the same package. The car is certainly a beautiful car to behold - great shape and wonderfully engineered styling. When coupled with the interior - its a great all around package. The best part is probably the fact you can get a certified luxury car, (to 100K), for under $20K. A great buy.

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  Smooth, fun and safe - 2002 Saab 9-5
  By Autoenthusiast - July 8 - 12:46 am

  My 5yr old nephew was impressed and loved the car because it looked like "a plane" from the outside and inside. My 3rd Saab(from: 900, 9-3SE, now 02 9- 5Linear) and have been very happy most especially the 9-5. Great space (hauled a love seat), lots of standard features that are still optional in some cars 6yrs later (side airbags, ESP, 5-spd auto tran, glovebox cooler, Trip-comp, dual sun-visors, Harmon-Kardon etc.) Safe - a fist-sized rock hit windshield 2x/2occasions and only a small chip, rear-ended by an Explorer and no damage (Explorer bumpers bent and caved-in). Great in long-drives, very peppy and quite! The Aero would have been exhilirating. Plan 2 keep it until 1M miles!

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  Saab 9-5 SE 6 cylinder - 2002 Saab 9-5
  By SEELOS - June 21 - 10:00 am

  Having owed only SAABs for the last 10 years, we have seen the good and the bad. This 2001 9-5 SE with heated and ventilated seats is the best so far.The turbo performance has great acceleration, especially in the sport mode. The ventilated seats are great when the weather is hot and have to be turned down because one starts to get the chills. In winter, the heated heats are almost always on. When my wife drives our 2000 9-3 SE SAAB she never turns the heated seats off. The only thing that could be better could be the legroom in the rear seats. .

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  good alternative - 2002 Saab 9-5
  By ssst - May 11 - 2:00 am

  Fast acceleration, great passing ability at mid to high speed, great handling (considering its size and weight), and great torque at low RPM. I feel that I am driving a compact car than a midsize sedan. As a running machine, Saab 9-5 Aero is an excellent one, a great alternative to BMW 5 series, Volvo S60. For 2002 Model year, Saab 9-5 is competitive feature wise. However, it is aging fast compare to others in 2003 or later model years.

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  SAAB owner once more... - 2002 Saab 9-5
  By Jason 9-5 Aero - February 2 - 10:00 am

  I previously drove a 1988 SAAB 9000T, and Im delighted that this new SAAB lives up to the SAAB standards for safety, performance, efficiency, and comfort. The Aero variant is perhaps the best- kept secret in the automotive universe; its 0-60 time of 6.5 sec and top speed of 155 mph outperforms most rivals, and its extremely comfortable, as well. The 5-speed manual is superb; clutch effort is light, and the gearshift just falls into place during double-clutch downshifts... bravo! Torque steer is simply not an issue; theres none whatsoever. The car just pulls and pulls, even in the rain! Fantastic OEM Michelin Pilot Primacy tires.