Used 2003 Saab 9-5 Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used 9-5 for sale
nigh on perfect
M Hesseling, 01/05/2004
2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Lot's of fun to drive: My 2.3 mile commute was fun in my previous car (2000 9-4 Convertible SE HOT), but this is even better. The occasional drive to Chicago is a thrill since there are lots of chances to surprise the odd sportscar driver. Thought I'd use the sentronic paddle shifting more but the sport transmission probably does a better job at shifting than me (and this is my first automatic ever). Absolutely love this car.
try it - you'll LOVE it
pdmclu, 03/22/2003
2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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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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Asphalt-eating, value-minded, rocket
Aero Slaab, 09/26/2005
2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Exceptional value in the used market. Great punch 2000-5000 rpms where the turbo really shines. The sport mode on the auto works very well. Seats are extermely comfortable, even on long drives > 12 hrs. I really appreciate gas mileage near 26 MPG around town, near 30 on highway fully loaded with family and vacation gear; but premium gas req'd for the Aero is a bit to bite on. Exterior is a bit dated, but very clean lines are aging well. Just a terrific overall car that is vastly under-appreciated in the used market. Good examples will be easier to get as 3 yr leases on these expire. Saab's CPO program yields an excellent warranty to boot.
Unreliable Car
Sad Saab, 08/25/2008
2003 Saab 9-5 Linear 2.3t 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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Bought a new 95 Linear on 05/03 with 23 miles. At 3k miles the back passenger door latch jammed. AT 7k the sunroof jammed. AT 14k noise on the front wheel with bearing replaced. AT 35k the trunk would not open. One recall to replace the clamp on the fuel system. AT 41K engine lights on with O2 sensor replaced. At 44K there is a front axle leak and broken belt protector. At 56K heater valve leak. At 58K again O2 sensor was replaced and also the fuel pump. Car just died on the middle of the road. Now at 61K stranded again. Car just choked, jerk and not getting into gear. Very dissatisfied. Maintenance schedule has been followed.
Big Surprise, Small Price
Alfabet, 06/21/2010
2003 Saab 9-5 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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I bought this used in August of 06 since I had a "price point" in mind as children were in college and cost was important. The terrible depreciation is the used car buyer's gain and I bought three years from new for about 45% of list. The car turned out to be a big surprise after 4 years and about 40K miles I have driven. Few mechanical problems, although they were either covered by the remaining factory warranty or the extended one I bought. I am very impressed with the highway cruising ability but it is not my prior 911 or 540 (nor did I expect it to be). It is generally an all around good car with lots of room and decent driving fun. Go find one with low mileage!