2003 Saab 9-5

Trims and configurations

10 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

• 2.3L · FWD · 5-speed automatic
• 2.3L · FWD · 5-speed automatic
• 2.3L · FWD · 5-speed manual
• 2.3L · FWD · 5-speed manual
• 3.0L · FWD · 5-speed automatic
• 9-5 Wagon · 2.3L · FWD · 5-speed automatic
• 9-5 Wagon · 2.3L · FWD · 5-speed automatic
• 9-5 Wagon · 2.3L · FWD · 5-speed manual
• 9-5 Wagon · 2.3L · FWD · 5-speed manual
• 9-5 Wagon · 3.0L · FWD · 5-speed automatic

Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 18, 2026.

• 08V160000: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

  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.

  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.

  Reported April 9, 2008. View on NHTSA

• 07V087000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

  ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION.

  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…

  Reported March 7, 2007. View on NHTSA

• 06V410000: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

  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.

  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:…

  Reported October 26, 2006. View on NHTSA

• 03V006000: WHEELS:HUB

  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…

  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,…

  Reported January 13, 2003. View on NHTSA

Data sources

• EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 18, 2026 · US Government public data
• NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 18, 2026 · US Government public data

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

Related vehicles

• Vehicle2002Gasoline
  2002 Saab 9-5

  Gasoline

  Varies by configuration: 2.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B235R), 2.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B235E), 3.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged (B308E) · FWD
  22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)

• Vehicle2004Gasoline
  2004 Saab 9-5

  Gasoline

  Varies by configuration: 2.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B235L), 2.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B235R), 2.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged (LPT) · FWD
  22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)

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