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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  Gotta Love the 9-5 - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By Domer90 - October 14 - 2:50 pm

  This is my 3rd Saab and I love each new one better than the last. The interior is very large and the styling is simple yet functional. You can sit in the car and in under a minute know where everything is, and how to use it. The turbo is great especially with a 4- cyl. It handles great in and out of traffic and takes an on/off-ramp at 70 (not that anyone would do that) like it is stuck to the road. Winter mode makes snow travel easy and safe. the trunk is gigantic, especially with split fold down rear seat. As you can see I love this car.

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  Very good - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By Frank - September 11 - 2:50 pm

  Everything is excellent, only the fuel economy is not so good, but you cant have it all.

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  Fun & Functional - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By MHM - August 19 - 2:00 am

  This car is a near optimal blend of functionality (I recently fit in 4 large suitcases, 4 smaller bags, 4 adults, and a snowboard on top) and performance (0 to 60 mph in under 7 sec.) It is not as flamboyant as some of the competitors, yet dollar for dollar, it is a better car than any other one I can think of. I stand by every penny I paid for it!

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  A real SPORTwagon - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By Bromo33333 - July 31 - 10:00 am

  This wagon has generous interior room, and very comfortable seating. The back seats folds flat giving a large useable space to haul a lot of stuff. The seats are very comfortable. This thing can move if you want to, and if you want to overtake at 60mph, you will have more than enough power to do so safely. If you want a car that can haul a lot of stuff, and handle like a dream, go really fast, and large and copious cupholders dont matter to you, the Saab 9-5 Aero Sportwagon will fit the bill nicely.

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  This SAAB 9-5 is a pleasure to drive - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By SaabStory - July 8 - 2:00 am

  I never owned a SAAB before, but I certainly am impressed with this vehicle. It handles very nicely. I found myself taking drives for fun on Sunday mornings at sunrise just to buzz around for enjoyment. On nice weekends, I would drive to a new place just for an excuse to hammer around some curves and blast tunes with the sunroof open. Now I know this sounds like B.S. but its true. This car may not be a true thoroughbred, but for the money its probably the best that Ill be driving with a family of four for my "other" times behind the wheel.

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  Love my Saab - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By terryswims - June 24 - 2:00 am

  Absolutely the best machine Ive ever owned and everyone who borrows it to drive agrees.

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  Aero 9-5 - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By aslan1953 - June 13 - 10:00 am

  enjoy the comfort and performance - when I think the honeymoon is over, I find myself driving with a smile on my face again -- I may have become a committted Saab family member from here on with this, my first Saab. as a design professional, I am duly impressed with the thinking that went into this high performance-luxury vehicle.

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  High Performance Tank - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By Kuzzy - April 19 - 2:00 am

  The Saab 95 Linear we have has an automatic transmission and just begs to be driven. We have had very good luck with the car during the first 9 months. The only real problems have been with the On-Star system which was not important in our buying decision. The automatic adjusting rear view mirror with the compass did not work properly at first but was immidiately replaced and that was our only problem to date. I would highly recommend this car to anyone looking for a combination of luxury, performance, safety and price.

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  Great car!! - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By dlflyboy - February 5 - 10:00 am

  I just picked up my Aero, Ive been looking at these for some time now and finally decided to get one (reluctant to go back to a car from my SUV). I have everything but the auto trans and vented seats (too noisy). So, far Im very pleased with the ride and handling. What a joy to drive and great gas mileage.

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  Solid Car - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By swinnie - November 17 - 2:00 am

  I had concerns when purchasing the vehicle that it may be under powered. i have been pleasantly suprised with the performance and extremely impressed with the gas mileage. Im averaging 28.5 miles to the gallon with an automatic model