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2003 Saab 9-5: Quick Overview
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2003 Saab 9-5 Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2003 |
| Make | Saab |
| Model | 9-5 |
| Trim | - |
| Style | - |
| Type | Wagon |
| Category | Compact Car |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | Sweden |
| Manufacturing City | TROLLHATTAN |
Dimensions
| Doors | 5-Door |
| Curb Weight | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | - |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 2.3 L 4-Cyl. |
| Engine Size | 2.3L |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | 5 Automatic |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Transmission Speeds | 5-Speed |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | - |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | - |
| Invoice Price | - |
| Delivery Charges | - |
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What Problems Does the 2003 Saab 9-5 Have?
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How long will the 2003 Saab 9-5 last?
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What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
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What Colors Options are Available?
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2003 Saab 9-5 Prices and Market Value
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2003 Saab 9-5 Cost of Ownership
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2003 Saab 9-5 Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
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-
City Mileage
-
Highway Mileage
-
2003 Saab 9-5 Safety Rating
NHTSA
2003 Saab 9-5 Recalls & Defects
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Recall date
2007-03-07
Recall no.
07v087000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
ON Certain Passenger Vehicles, THE Fuel Pump Retaining Tabs Holding THE Fuel Lines Were Damaged During Production.
Consequence
Over Time, This Could Cause THE Fuel Lines TO Loosen From THE Pump Resulting IN Fuel Leakage. IF AN Ignition Source Were Present, THE Fuel MAY Ignite Resulting IN A Vehicle Fire.
Remedy
Dealers Will Develop A Securing Bracket That Will Secure THE Fuel Lines TO THE Fuel Pump Even IF THE Plastic Retaining Tabs Should Break. THE Recall Began ON June 13, 2007. This IS AN Expansion OF Previous Recall Campaigns - SEE 04v557 and 06v126. Owners MAY Contact Saab AT 1-800-955-9007.
Notes
Saab Recall NO. 07052 (15018, 06033). Customers MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
Electrical System:ignition:module
Recall date
2006-10-26
Recall no.
06v410000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Certain Passenger Vehicles Equipped With B308 6-Cylinder Gasoline Engines MAY Experience Overheating and Burnout OF THE Isolated Gated Bipolar Transistor (Igbt) Within THE Ignition Discharge Module (Idm) DUE TO Increased Susceptibility TO Electrical Loads.
Consequence
Overheating OF THE Igbt Occurs Most Often AT Engine Start-Up, BUT IT MAY Also Occur While THE Engine IS Running. Engine Stalling MAY Occur, Which Could Result IN A Crash.
Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect TO SEE What Version IDM IS IN THE Vehicle and Replace THE IDM IF IT IS A Version Built Prior TO January 2003. THE Recall IS Expected TO Begin During December 2005. Owners MAY Contact Saab AT 1-800-955-9007. Note: This Recall IS AN Expansion OF A Previous Campaign (Please SEE 05v399).
Notes
Saab Recall NO. 05087/15021b. Customers MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Http://www.safercar.gov.
Wheels:hub
Recall date
2003-01-13
Recall no.
03v006000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
ON Certain Passenger Vehicles, IF AN Owner Changes Their Wheels/Tires Between Summer and Winter Using A Steel Wheel IN THE Winter and AN Alloy Wheel IN THE Summer, IT IS Possible FOR Rust and Contamination TO Build UP ON THE Wheel HUB During THE Steel Wheel Usage. IF This Occurs and THE Contamination IS NOT Removed, IT IS Possible That After THE Tire Change Service, Some OF This Contamination Could Flake or Grind Away Resulting IN Reduced Clamping Force OF THE Wheel TO THE Hub. Over Several Seasons, IT IS Possible That This Reduced Force Could Result IN Fractures Developing IN THE Wheel Bolts DUE TO Wheel TO HUB Movement.
Consequence
These Fractures Would Result IN Wheel Bolt Breakage, Allowing THE Wheel TO Detach From THE Wheel Hub, Increasing THE Risk OF A Crash.
Remedy
Owners Will BE Contacted BY Mail and Asked Whether They Change Between Steel and Alloy Wheels. IF They DO Engage IN This Practice, They Will BE Instructed TO Bring Their Cars TO AN Authorized Dealer. THE Dealer Will Remove THE Wheels, Clean ANY Contamination From THE Wheel and Wheel Hub, and Replace THE Wheels Using NEW Improved Bolts With Attached Washers. Owner Notification Began March 31, 2003. Owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Saab AT 1-800-955-9007.
Notes
Saab Recall NO. 15013. Customers CAN Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint
Recall date
2008-04-09
Recall no.
08v160000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Saab IS Recalling 57,389 MY 2002-2008 9-5 Series Vehicles FOR Failing TO Comply With THE Requirements OF Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard NO. 201, "occupant Protection IN Interior Impact." During Compliance Testing, ONE OF THE Upper Interior Occupant Protection Test Points Exceeded THE Standard's Requirements.
Consequence
IN THE Event OF A Vehicle Crash, Personal Injury TO Occupants MAY Occur.
Remedy
Dealers Will Install A-Pillar Trim With Improved Energy-Absorbing Capability Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON November 25, 2008. Owners MAY Contact Saab AT 1-800-955-9007.
Notes
Saab Recall NO. 15204/E080101.customers MAY Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or GO TO Http://www.safercar.gov.
2003 Saab 9-5 Insurance
Insurance for a 2003 Saab 9-5 is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Wagon with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2003 Saab 9-5 Compare to Other Wagon?
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Final Verdict: Is the 2003 Saab 9-5 a Good Wagon?
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