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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  Fun four door - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By CSA900 - December 22 - 11:20 am

  Great vehicle around town, lots of FUN in sport mode. This car has amazing torque, feels even faster than it is. Great stereo, excellent air conditioner. 32 mpg on the highway, but only 19 around town in sport mode with your foot in it!

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  Swedish BMW - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By Saab Fan - December 22 - 10:00 am

  Excellent effort; By far significant improvement over the old Saabs, with much refinement, especially in handling and fit/finish. The ride is more BMW than the old Saab, yet keeping the unique "Saab" styling and uniqueness. This Saab is so much fun to drive (especially in "Sport" mode),I have not driven my Porsche Boxter since I have purchased this vehicle!!!

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  try it - youll LOVE it - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By pdmclu - December 9 - 2:00 am

  No longer will I be hung up on driving German cars. This car does it all without the "baggage" of owning a BMW or Mercedes. Build quality is superb and the Aero screams! Active ventilated seats are great if you live in Florida. Dealer was excellent.

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  Rented a Linear, bought an Aero - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By cutter - November 28 - 10:00 am

  I never thought I would like Saabs. Until renting a Linear to go to San Diego. and couldnt have loved it more. As soon as I had gotten to the point to purchase a car in these price ranges..I bought the silver Aero right off the lot. Its a car that;s in the same class as the 5 seies, or A6 models, yet hovers in the price range of a 3, or A4. Smooth as silk all the way to 140 mph. Ergonomics are excellent in the ol cockpit, heated seats all the way around, beautiful harmon/kardon stereo, and people love staring at the mystical glow of on of the best xenon lighting systems Iv seen.

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  Its been in hiding till now - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By Tigereye - September 9 - 10:00 am

  Wow, what a car...wheres Saab been hiding all my life. Absent the hatchback this car is a real looker. GM has made the difference in this car.

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  9-5 Fun to drive - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By 95leaser - May 22 - 10:00 am

  This is the second 9-5 for me, having bought another (V-6 SE) just 2 years ago. Fun to drive, excellent value (at year-end closeout) including scheduled maintenance, gap insurance and first year of OnStar free. What more could you ask for in a well-engineered car!

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  love my new saab - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By sponz - May 4 - 10:00 am

  I have been driving the 9-5 Arc for one week and love it. Great handling with a lot of power. I drove them all and this car doesnt have all the features of some luxury cars but it beats them all with ride and handling.

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  Best car for the money! - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By Paul Hughes - January 1 - 2:00 am

  The Aero wagon could be the most balanced car on the market, if you look at price, performance, comfort, fuel economy and cargo space. The car is has no torque steer like my old Viggen did. The automatic transmission shifts seamlessly, and for a wagon, it corners with minimal body lean. Vented and heated seats are fantastic, and the auto dimming interior and outside mirrors should become the de facto standard on all cars. The Harmon Kardon stereo sounds incredible. This is my second Saab and I still remain a convert to this unique and wonderful car!

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  All Arounder - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By Digerati - September 21 - 10:00 am

  All around excellent drivers car for a wide range of purposes. Great value, too, with various incentives. Feels more expensive than it was due in part to the many, many features, some of which, like Sport Mode and a large back seat, are now a requirements for me.

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  Bullet proof Saab 9-5 - 2003 Saab 9-5
  By Ozzie - September 15 - 10:23 am

  Just a great car. Never a problem and looks great (even when dirty)