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:

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  BEST car ever - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By Saablover - January 7 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car in september of 02 and Love it. I had a 2001 95 se that was noisy and wasnt traditional. It has 10,500 miles on it and is still fun to drive. After driving a 5 series this wins in power,space and performance. Love the new tranny.

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  reflections of the 900 - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By saab9000 - January 1 - 10:00 am

  while this car looks large, the interior does not match the promise of size one would expect. the exterior styling seems to be reflective of the early 90s 900 and not the last of the 9000s. the car is comfortable to drive and the seats are heaven but interior storage is very limited.

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  2003 Aero - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By Trebla - November 4 - 12:13 pm

  Best car Ive owned (of 12 in 42 years of driving). Fast, fun, comfy but not floating, gets 26-31 mpg and easily does 110 mph on highway. Astonishing acceleration 40 to100, which is where most of us actually use it.

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  Best sporty Saab - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By Saab lover - October 25 - 10:00 am

  The Saab has an excellent warranty and also includes free scheduled maintenance. I love to take my friends for a ride and see their faces when they notice the acceleration on this 250 hp little rocket. Handling and ridde confort are superb.

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  Fun to drive & Cool to look at - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By david3d - October 8 - 3:30 pm

  The Saab Aero is a very fun car to drive, the turbo kicks in effortlessly pushing you back in your leather seat. The car sticks to the road, and in "sport" mode you can move in and out of traffic with no hesitation. The cars styling is aggresive let refined, with the classic Saab clam shell hood.

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  Amazing car thats overlooked - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By ****** - October 2 - 10:00 am

  I test drove many cars in the same category; BMW, Acura, Audi, etc.. I had no determination that a SSAB was what I wanted, until I drove the 9-5 AERO. Heres a car that is capable of reaching speeds up to 155 mph, but can still get around 32 mpg under normal highway speeds. It is rated one of the safest cars in the world. If you test drive this car, take it on all types of roads, but make sure you get it out on the open highway, you will find what little effort it takes on the pedal to watch your speedometer increase rapidly...

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  Beats SUV Hands Down - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By goblue - September 14 - 2:00 am

  Having come from Arizona to Michigan, Ive been driving SUVs for winter roads since I got here 10 years ago. I decided it was time for a change and researched the market. The Saab wagon was the best looking, most fun to drive, safest and still offered enough interior room to displace the SUV. To my surprise, it also went through the winter weather with ease. I wasnt surprised when I learned the Aspen police all drive Saabs.

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  Mylst car was a BM wthout the W - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By Tooth Dr - September 6 - 2:00 am

  After suffering with a 5 series BMw fo what seemed like a lifetime I can tell you stop and tst drive a 9-5. I leased mine and it has been so much fun I am sick I didnt do this sooner. As far as fun this car flies and shifts smooth as silk. The radio Harmon Kardon sounds incredible. I have the touring package, and I reccomend this for anyone with two eyes who drives at night. ot only does the rear view dim but so dothe side mirrors. Should be standard on all cars. . Imust say though Ihave only jut got the car ths month so ifthings change I will update this review. Ohand the paddle shifters on the triptronic trany is a blast.

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  Outstanding Vehicle - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By wfoote - June 6 - 2:00 am

  The 2002 model has a much better tuned suspension and is a pleasure to drive in all conditions. The gear shift is much improved over previous years. The HK stereo is also outstanding. We got the wood steering wheel and gear shift added and they look great.

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  Excellent Car - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By joev6 - May 9 - 1:58 pm

  Bought this car from Valley Honda, Naperville a year back for 6500 + 2 year extended warranty... Amazing car, drive, performance, value for money from car. Saab cars are luxury which is affordable when you buy is used... An year has passed and car has only taken minor issues (I maintain it regularly)