2003 Saab 9-5 Consumer Discussions

Saab 9-5 Transmission Questions

Re: 2003 9-5 Automatic transmission slipping [maw3]

Written by: loyalsaabowner on Jun 09, 2009 03:36 PM

Dear Maw3, One of the postings referred to the saab franchise as the stealership and I am not so convinced that is fiction anymore. I have owned Saabs in some form since 1977 and for the most have been happy as they were safe reliable cars. My wife owns a 2003 9-5 Linear with a very similar problem that is being described in multiple spots in the forum.. The story is always ... Read More...

Saab 9-5 Wagon

2002 9-5 wagon...good idea or not?

Written by: dbl782 on Apr 15, 2009 10:53 PM

I am in the market for a new car, I have test drove a couple of these cars....and love them! I am coming off of a BMW 528 wagon, which I will miss dearly, but it is not in my budget right now to buy another. I know that Saabs can be pricey to repair, but over all, what are some of the major issues with that year? Also, are those things that a handy family mechanic can fix? Also ... Read More...

Saab 9-5 Sedan

Re: 2003 Saab 9-5 linear [captainuncle]

Written by: vzeeibor on Mar 10, 2009 08:34 PM

car is in NJ so there is some wintery/snow conditions. Most of the mileage is highway-based. What do you think? Read More...

Re: 2003 Saab 9-5 linear [vzeeibor]

Written by: captainuncle on Mar 10, 2009 02:51 PM

Depends - which part of the country does the car come from? Wouldn't recommend this if you get a lot of snow/wintery conditions. Also, I assume the mileage is mostly highway-based. Correct? Read More...

2003 Saab 9-5 linear

Written by: vzeeibor on Mar 10, 2009 02:29 PM

I'm thinking of buying this car with the following features. Is this a good deal? I keep reading about reliability issues with this car: * 2003, Saab 9-5 Linear, ~76K miles, 4-door sedan * Black exterior / beige interior * 4 cylinder turbo engine * Avg. Mileage: 20 city / 29 highway * Automatic transmission with manual option * Harmon stereo with cd player * Always ... Read More...

Saab 9-5 Transmission Questions

Re: 2003 9-5 Automatic transmission slipping [maw3]

Written by: olympiakos on Sep 04, 2008 10:44 AM

My 2000 Saab 9-5 Hot Aero Estate has developed a similar problem. I had the transmission oil changed and that fixed the slipping for 6 months but now it has returned. Not sure what is best. I have only noticed the problem when cold and in reverse and 1-2. Once the car has warmed up it functions normally and I haven't noticed any slippage 2-3. Did you fix your problem? Read More...

Saab 9-5 Sedan

Re: 2003 saab 95 aero AT [saablcp]

Written by: saabgirl on Apr 26, 2008 08:42 PM

Just speculating here on Saab CPOs which go for six years or 100K from date of service. I think it's correct to say that right now Saab will only CPO cars that are 2004 or newer. But suppose that an '03 Saab had been turned in at the end of its lease, been CPOed (good for 6 years or 100K) and resold. Then suppose the second owner in 2008 trades it in for another brand. If mileage ... Read More...

Re: 2003 saab 95 aero AT [saablcp]

Written by: fran8 on Apr 09, 2008 06:13 PM

What does "Saab Cerftified" from a Saab dealership really give you? Also, I thought there was a mileage cutoff, not just 5 model years on cars which receive SC. Read More...

Re: 2003 saab 95 aero AT [cmemmd]

Written by: saablcp on Apr 09, 2008 01:31 PM

The only place you can purchase a Saab Certified used car is at and through a Saab dealer.....NO exceptions!The Nissan dealer is playing fast and loose with the definition of what "certification"means. The other point would be that even a Saab dealer cannot sell an '03 model under the terms of Saabs program.The program covers current model year and 4 previous ... Read More...

2003 saab 95 aero AT

Written by: cmemmd on Apr 05, 2008 02:50 PM

I am considering purchasing a pre-owned 03 saab 95 aero that is at a Nissan dealer. I have never purchased a certified pre-owned vehicle before. When they are certified and are covered for 45,000mi powertrain, is Saab honoring this coverage, the Nissan dealer, etc? Also, any feedback about this car before I purcahse? Read More...