Overview & Reviews

After last year's extensive round of improvements, the 9-5 received only minor upgrades for 2003. All five-speed automatic-equipped models now have the Sentronic manual-shift feature with steering wheel-mounted controls. Ventilated sport seats are now optional on the Aero, while electronic stability control is now standard on all models.

• Best-in-class crash scores, long list of standard features, plush highway ride, supportive seats, large trunk.

• Turbo lag at low speeds, suspension too soft for aggressive driving, interior materials could use improvement.

User Reviews:

Showing 31 through 40 of 141.00

• 

  Affordable luxury - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By JRJ - October 7 - 10:00 am

  Ive been very impressed with my 9-5 Linear with automatic transmission. There is plenty of power and luxury with great gas mileage to boot. Ive always owned larger luxury; i.e. Mercedes 300SE, Cadillac Sedan DeVille, Lincoln Town Car, but I am forever out of that class of vehicle since buying by 9-5. THe interior is very roomy and wonderfully engineered. The quiet ride rivals the large luxury sedans Ive mentioned.

• 

  Wasaab - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By luthermarcus - October 4 - 2:02 am

  Great over all car! Picked one up for 2,100$ best buy for a car I ever had at this price and even if i bought a more expensive car. Car handles well in the snow has that ump -pick-up-and-go- feel and drive. I got this gem cheap. In 2015 to get 2003 with this reliable didnt think it was possible at the price i bought it. One thing is the radio not married to the car which is a pain i have to go to place with tech equipment to get it working but for 2,100 i can not complain about the radio. Love saab getting a new version in the future.

• 

  Super car - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By Don - August 20 - 11:20 am

  hHandles beautifully. Amazing cornering and wonderful headlights.

• 

  I love it... - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By lumberr - July 2 - 2:00 am

  I looked at both the 530 BMW and the 3.2tl S-Type Acura.....there is NO COMPARISON. Ive never owned a SAAB before, but can see why it has a cult following!!!

• 

  Still Great after 3,000 miles - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By dpbeach - June 20 - 10:00 am

  Very pleased with performance and comfort. Only problem has been sluggish starts when engine is cold. Havent had time to take it back to dealer to check on this problem.

• 

  ECO Power ! - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By buddhabman - April 7 - 2:00 am

  We just purchased the 2003 Saab Aero Wagon as my wifes car. We got a great hassle free deal from Saab of Santa Ana. The car is loaded and georgeous. Decided on it versus great deals on new 2002 Audi Allroads or A6 Wagons. The others are beautiful also, but the hinging factors were reliability concerns and gas mileage. The Aero wagon is just like any nice sports sedan. It feels connected, smooth and powerful. For the price and features, it matches well with the other luxury makes. The audis are a bit nicer inside and have AWD advantage, but you have to shell out alot more cash to beat it perfomance wise.

• 

  our saab rocks - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By dr. j - March 27 - 10:00 am

  We needed a wagon to haul our 2 unruly basset hounds and our stuff. Suvs were not an option as they seem unsafe and a puffed up vestige of 90s consumerism. We test drove subaru, volvo, audi and bmw. As previous saab owners, we werent going to look at saab due to the lack of an AWD option. The minute we sat in this wagon, and then drove it, the search was over.

• 

  solid and very fast - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By piod - March 21 - 10:00 am

  Strong acceleration without feel of turbo delay, very roomy cargo area, very fuel officient on highway, not so good in the city. Very solid and luxurious interior, unique ventilated seats. Excellent sound system. A little bit odd outside, but all together I am very glad to owe one.

• 

  Swedish quality - Worth every penny - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By carb1776 - February 10 - 3:10 am

  This is my first Saab, bought it new. Looked at Lexus, Infiniti and Acura, liked the Saab the best. At 65 mph this sports car get 26-28 mpg, 22 in city. Quick acceleration for passing. Car really holds the road in bad rain and snowy weather. Would buy again! Interior is clean and sporty! Large trunk.

• 

  Great car and great value - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By PeteSaab - January 18 - 10:00 am

  Not a car for everyone but the combination of comfort, performance, and function (great big trunk, saftey features, etc.) made this car a logical choice. Many people talk about this car being quirky. If quirky means slightly different that most models in the pack sure. However, a personality does not, to me, mean quirky. While not a reason to buy a car, it is also fun to drive and not see a ton of the same cars on the road.