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  • 4dr Sdn Linear 2.3t
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    22 City / 31 Hwy
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  • 4dr Sdn Arc 3.0t
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    18 City / 26 Hwy
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  • 4dr Sdn Aero
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    20 City / 29 Hwy
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    20 City / 29 Hwy
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Expert 2002 Saab 9-5 review

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For years, I’ve had this killer idea, if only the car companies would take me up on it: Make a minivan with plenty of power and give it macho, aggressive looks a la all the sport-utes and cute utes. Maybe now’s the time, what with all the “crossover” vehicles sticking their nose under the tent. Most of them are station wagons in ute clothing. The guest of honor at today’s roast is almost unabashedly a station wagon, although its maker in places calls it a 5-door, other places a SportWagon.

Saab has always been a bit quirky (bravo for them), but the 9-5 SportWagon is largely a good concept well executed. How many of those shopping in this price range (starting at $35K) would not treasure the extra carrying space for the Vuittons so long as it came wrapped in a performance envelope?

The 9-5 SW is based on the Swedish manufacturer’s larger sedan of the same name, that being the successor to the long-lived 9000 series. Quirkily enough, it is offered in three mechanically and visually distinct editions, all fitting within that near-luxury category the pundits sneeringly refer to.

The least expensive series is called the Linear. It features an elegant interior accented with wood and leather touches. It is propelled by a 4-cylinder, low-pressure turbocharged 2.3-liter engine. If that sounds anemic, its output figures don’t – 185 hp at 5,500 rpm and 207 foot-pounds of torque, available between 1,800 and 3,500 rpm. In a vehicle weighing 3,500 pounds, that implies more-than-adequate, if not thrilling, performance.

The next step up is the Arc series, the only one with a 6-cylinder engine. A 3-liter V design, it, too, is turbocharged. Again, the air-pusher is not overly ambitious, adding a few pounds of extra pressure to the intake stream to yield a fairly conservative gain over the Linear’s 4-banger. To wit, 200 hp at 5,000 rpm, and a little sportier torque band, flat from 2,000 rpm to 4,500 at 229 foot-pounds.

It has specific alloy wheels, and the interior trim is again a luxurious amalgam of leather and wood, along with some petroleum-derived substances. The leather is perforated and looks yummy in photographs.

The car I tested ought to be called the driving nut special, but Saab, in a nod to its heritage as an aircraft manufacturer, calls it simply Aero, as if it might take off. Priced about the same as the Arc, it takes a 2.3-liter four-holer and really turns up the turbo juice, cramming, at maximal thrust, nearly twice as much air into the cylinders as they could suck by themselves. The result is that 250 hp hits the front wheels, along with 258 foot-pounds of torque, between 1,900 and 4,500 rpm. While its sibs might be called sensible motorcars, this one’s the wild child. (One wonders what would happen if they fitted this turbo to the 3-liter six . . . .)

Because of the extra urge, Saab fits the Aero alone with 17-inch alloy wheels (16 suffices for the others). It also has a deep front air dam and some aerodynamic cues along its flanks. It, too, has leather upholstery but, because of its more gearhead orientation, trades the wood for a metallic finish on the dash – retrograde motion, if you ask me; seemed kind of cheesy. On the practical side, the midsize wagon can carry five folks plus 37 cubic feet of gear – double what a large car’s trunk can hold. The rear seats fold down 60/40, and when both are flat, there’s 73 cubic feet to stuff.

On the wicked side, this 3,600-pound machine can sprint from dead stop to 60 mph in less than 7 seconds. Oh, what fun to pull away from sporty little cars, with their under-powered little engines, in a stinkin’ wagon!

At first blush, the Aero didn’t seem all that peppy, but I soon learned that the Swedes had built in lots of accelerator-pedal travel, perhaps to avoid the twitchiness that would result from its being closer-coupled.

I quickly discovered I could awake the sleeping giant by giving the rightmost pedal a really good shove. Being a high-pressure turbo, it comes on strong when the revs climb through 4,000. Saab could eke out even more power, but has wisely tuned the engine to provide a broad torque curve, much more suitable for American conditions. What with engine roar and tire noise I could not detect the characteristic turbo whine . . . pity, one case where I’d go for less noise deadening.

There is at least a “boost” gauge to show how much the turbo is contributing. I think those of us who are into turbos would also appreciate an oil temperature gauge, especially if there’s any towing to be done. Saab qualifies the wagon for towing up to 3,500 pounds – they evidently have a lot of faith in the water cooling jacket wrapped around the turbo.

The one I tested had the five-speed manual transmission. It would be silly to equip this model with the five-speed automatic. Clutch action was gentle and gear changes were effected fairly easily. The Feds have not yet gotten around to crash-testing the 2002 9-5s.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has, however, in its more rigorous 40-mph frontal offset drill. IIHS labels the 9-5 a “best pick” in the midsize luxury category, alongside the Mercedes-Benz C Class, which beat it in one category of occupant protection. The 9-5s all have frontal and side air bags for the cockpit crew, but nothing for the rear passengers save the seatbelts.

EPA ratings on the 9-5 SportWagon are 22 mpg city, 30 highway. I did quite a bit of running on the highway, certainly keeping up with the flow, before challenging the backwoods of Indiana. All in all, I got 20.8 mpg, but I really was trying to hear that turbo. Premium fuel, please.

The SportWagon has traction control, which is useful at this power level to keep the front tires from divorcing the pavement. I noted little tendency toward wheelspin, however insistent the accelerator pushing, and the torque steer encountered under full-bore conditions was just enough to remind one that this is a front-driver. The steering was quick, with good on-center feel.

The Aero is blessed with what Saab calls a sport suspension. It was not too firm, and filtered minor road shocks exceptionally well, as befits a luxury ride. A tight chassis and liberal use of sound-suppresive materials made the cabin comfortably quiet even at freeway speeds over rough concrete – the better to enjoy an especially nice Harman Kardon 8-speaker stereo, with AM-FM-CD-cassette inputs. The tires on the Aero are 225/45 Michelins. They had a great affinity for asphalt and concrete, allowing curves to be taken rather hard with little fuss.

Watching over the exuberance was the Electronic Stability Program, a feature becoming common in this class and above. Using a variety of sensors, it refuses to let the driver ask for more cornering force than might be available. It accomplishes this by cutting power and or applying one or another brake.

Granted , a front-driver with 60 percent of its weight on the front wheels just can’t be as much fun as a better-balanced pusher, but the Saab’s ESP was quite unobtrusive, even allowing a bit of power sliding.

Should all else fail, the PowerWagon has powerful disc brakes, fore and aft. Easily modulated, they had a solid feel and brought the wagon up sharply in my simulations of panic stops.

Base suggested price on the Aero is $39,350. The tester had a visibility package (xenon headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, rear sonar) for $650, so, with freight, bottom line was $40,625. Edmunds.com indicates that most folks are negotiating a $1,000 markdown. The Linear would be adequate, for about 5 Gs less. The comparably-priced Arc, with automatic, would be the better pick for all but the most serious drivers. At the suggested price, the test car would cost you $824 a month, assuming 20 percent down, 10 percent interest and 48 installments.

2002 Saab 9-5 review: Our expert's take
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For years, I’ve had this killer idea, if only the car companies would take me up on it: Make a minivan with plenty of power and give it macho, aggressive looks a la all the sport-utes and cute utes. Maybe now’s the time, what with all the “crossover” vehicles sticking their nose under the tent. Most of them are station wagons in ute clothing. The guest of honor at today’s roast is almost unabashedly a station wagon, although its maker in places calls it a 5-door, other places a SportWagon.

Saab has always been a bit quirky (bravo for them), but the 9-5 SportWagon is largely a good concept well executed. How many of those shopping in this price range (starting at $35K) would not treasure the extra carrying space for the Vuittons so long as it came wrapped in a performance envelope?

The 9-5 SW is based on the Swedish manufacturer’s larger sedan of the same name, that being the successor to the long-lived 9000 series. Quirkily enough, it is offered in three mechanically and visually distinct editions, all fitting within that near-luxury category the pundits sneeringly refer to.

The least expensive series is called the Linear. It features an elegant interior accented with wood and leather touches. It is propelled by a 4-cylinder, low-pressure turbocharged 2.3-liter engine. If that sounds anemic, its output figures don’t – 185 hp at 5,500 rpm and 207 foot-pounds of torque, available between 1,800 and 3,500 rpm. In a vehicle weighing 3,500 pounds, that implies more-than-adequate, if not thrilling, performance.

The next step up is the Arc series, the only one with a 6-cylinder engine. A 3-liter V design, it, too, is turbocharged. Again, the air-pusher is not overly ambitious, adding a few pounds of extra pressure to the intake stream to yield a fairly conservative gain over the Linear’s 4-banger. To wit, 200 hp at 5,000 rpm, and a little sportier torque band, flat from 2,000 rpm to 4,500 at 229 foot-pounds.

It has specific alloy wheels, and the interior trim is again a luxurious amalgam of leather and wood, along with some petroleum-derived substances. The leather is perforated and looks yummy in photographs.

The car I tested ought to be called the driving nut special, but Saab, in a nod to its heritage as an aircraft manufacturer, calls it simply Aero, as if it might take off. Priced about the same as the Arc, it takes a 2.3-liter four-holer and really turns up the turbo juice, cramming, at maximal thrust, nearly twice as much air into the cylinders as they could suck by themselves. The result is that 250 hp hits the front wheels, along with 258 foot-pounds of torque, between 1,900 and 4,500 rpm. While its sibs might be called sensible motorcars, this one’s the wild child. (One wonders what would happen if they fitted this turbo to the 3-liter six . . . .)

Because of the extra urge, Saab fits the Aero alone with 17-inch alloy wheels (16 suffices for the others). It also has a deep front air dam and some aerodynamic cues along its flanks. It, too, has leather upholstery but, because of its more gearhead orientation, trades the wood for a metallic finish on the dash – retrograde motion, if you ask me; seemed kind of cheesy. On the practical side, the midsize wagon can carry five folks plus 37 cubic feet of gear – double what a large car’s trunk can hold. The rear seats fold down 60/40, and when both are flat, there’s 73 cubic feet to stuff.

On the wicked side, this 3,600-pound machine can sprint from dead stop to 60 mph in less than 7 seconds. Oh, what fun to pull away from sporty little cars, with their under-powered little engines, in a stinkin’ wagon!

At first blush, the Aero didn’t seem all that peppy, but I soon learned that the Swedes had built in lots of accelerator-pedal travel, perhaps to avoid the twitchiness that would result from its being closer-coupled.

I quickly discovered I could awake the sleeping giant by giving the rightmost pedal a really good shove. Being a high-pressure turbo, it comes on strong when the revs climb through 4,000. Saab could eke out even more power, but has wisely tuned the engine to provide a broad torque curve, much more suitable for American conditions. What with engine roar and tire noise I could not detect the characteristic turbo whine . . . pity, one case where I’d go for less noise deadening.

There is at least a “boost” gauge to show how much the turbo is contributing. I think those of us who are into turbos would also appreciate an oil temperature gauge, especially if there’s any towing to be done. Saab qualifies the wagon for towing up to 3,500 pounds – they evidently have a lot of faith in the water cooling jacket wrapped around the turbo.

The one I tested had the five-speed manual transmission. It would be silly to equip this model with the five-speed automatic. Clutch action was gentle and gear changes were effected fairly easily. The Feds have not yet gotten around to crash-testing the 2002 9-5s.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has, however, in its more rigorous 40-mph frontal offset drill. IIHS labels the 9-5 a “best pick” in the midsize luxury category, alongside the Mercedes-Benz C Class, which beat it in one category of occupant protection. The 9-5s all have frontal and side air bags for the cockpit crew, but nothing for the rear passengers save the seatbelts.

EPA ratings on the 9-5 SportWagon are 22 mpg city, 30 highway. I did quite a bit of running on the highway, certainly keeping up with the flow, before challenging the backwoods of Indiana. All in all, I got 20.8 mpg, but I really was trying to hear that turbo. Premium fuel, please.

The SportWagon has traction control, which is useful at this power level to keep the front tires from divorcing the pavement. I noted little tendency toward wheelspin, however insistent the accelerator pushing, and the torque steer encountered under full-bore conditions was just enough to remind one that this is a front-driver. The steering was quick, with good on-center feel.

The Aero is blessed with what Saab calls a sport suspension. It was not too firm, and filtered minor road shocks exceptionally well, as befits a luxury ride. A tight chassis and liberal use of sound-suppresive materials made the cabin comfortably quiet even at freeway speeds over rough concrete – the better to enjoy an especially nice Harman Kardon 8-speaker stereo, with AM-FM-CD-cassette inputs. The tires on the Aero are 225/45 Michelins. They had a great affinity for asphalt and concrete, allowing curves to be taken rather hard with little fuss.

Watching over the exuberance was the Electronic Stability Program, a feature becoming common in this class and above. Using a variety of sensors, it refuses to let the driver ask for more cornering force than might be available. It accomplishes this by cutting power and or applying one or another brake.

Granted , a front-driver with 60 percent of its weight on the front wheels just can’t be as much fun as a better-balanced pusher, but the Saab’s ESP was quite unobtrusive, even allowing a bit of power sliding.

Should all else fail, the PowerWagon has powerful disc brakes, fore and aft. Easily modulated, they had a solid feel and brought the wagon up sharply in my simulations of panic stops.

Base suggested price on the Aero is $39,350. The tester had a visibility package (xenon headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, rear sonar) for $650, so, with freight, bottom line was $40,625. Edmunds.com indicates that most folks are negotiating a $1,000 markdown. The Linear would be adequate, for about 5 Gs less. The comparably-priced Arc, with automatic, would be the better pick for all but the most serious drivers. At the suggested price, the test car would cost you $824 a month, assuming 20 percent down, 10 percent interest and 48 installments.

Safety review

Based on the 2002 Saab 9-5 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years / 50,000 miles

Consumer reviews

4.6 / 5
Based on 16 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.7
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.3
Reliability 4.0

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  • Great car

    2002 Saab 95 Arc Wagon. Advanced design and features found on much more expensive cars, fast, smooth and reliable. Power band run 20 mph to 90 mph, so you can pass with ease, top speed is 142 for mine and is very comfortable at speed with no signs of stress or struggling even going up steep hills, brakes are great too, just top a hill and see granny in the left lane doing 55 when you are over 120 and you will respect the engineering that goes into these cars. Yes I slowed down and did not hit her, yes she needed to go change her Depends.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Comfortable and Sporty

    Comfortable and sporty sedan. Drives and handles great on the road and in winter conditions but not the easiest when it comes to repairs.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • The car has great visibility and I like the design

    The looks smart, gets good mileage and has that extra power with the turbo when needed. Parts and mechanical expertise are lacking in the market place but the used and salvage markets can get you through the issues that will come up
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • This car has its own spirit

    great, reliable, powerful car with a great exterior and interior design. Overall condition great for the mileage. I would recommend this car to everyone.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Super Awesome Car!

    I own a 2002 9-5 wagon, and haven't had any issues in over 77,000 miles. The car is safe, reliable and very fun to drive. The leather and sound system add extra pleasure to driving the already sports-like car. I love driving the car and my carpool gang loves it when it's my week to drive into work. Great gas mileage for a V6. If you can pick up a used one it's well worth your money.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • This car took me everywhere

    I bought this car new in May, 2002. Traded it in Nov. 2011. I put 192,000 miles on it. Great car. It took me all over the country. Outstanding from a mechanical standpoint. Excellent in bad weather.It was still running great when I traded it. You could take it on a 2,000 mile trip tomorrow. It still has a lot more miles in it. It was starting to age at about 8 years, so I was replacing things. That was expensive. But with the proper maintenance and repair, this car will run for just about forever.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Saab 9.5 Aero

    Great Car... tremendous performance and outstanding fuel mileage to go along with it. Terrific seats both front and back... The Aero has a bit stiffer suspension than the basic 9.5, but it handles so well it's worht it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Overall a Pleasure to own.

    I purchased this car after my car had been totalled in an accident. Well long story short, the other insurance company sent me a check for a good amount of money. I figure I was about to start my second year of college why not buy a car I would really enjoy; especially considering my dad had already bought two. So I found this car at the perfect time from the certified SAAB dealership in the area and bought it for 8200 out the door. All i can say about this car, is that it has been an absolute pleasure from day one. I may have bought the linear (aka the lowest trim) but the original owner got every option possible (seriously i checked). The car is comfortable, spacious, big trunk great sound system, rides well, quiet but gives you a good awareness of the road, handles great, good acceleration without having to put my foot all of the way down, decent gas mileage, good standard features, and most importanly to me, has the best visibility. (Woo go convex mirror section on the passenger side mirror lol) Overall a good car, but like most European cars, a bit tempermental if not taken care of properly. It's a car not a toy so take care of it like one and enjoy.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Most value for the money

    Smooth drive, comfortable seating, very quiet motor, reliable, safe, all the luxury for the good price.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • 2002 9-5 Aero

    Love the car. Bought it with 100k miles, and use it as my daily driver. Comfortable, fast, handles well, reliable. What you want for a car that costs less than $10k.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • 2002 9-5 Aero

    The best car I have ever owned. It isn't really a sports car, or a luxury car. Handles great and performs well, while achieving decent gas mileage. I purchased used and have had some costly repairs, but still cannot find a car that comes close to value of this car. 150,000 miles and still going strong, it doesn't seem to show it's age or mileage. I have been test driving everything out there and cannot find a suitable replacement for my 9-5 Aero. I am likely buying another Saab when I feel ready.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • love my car hate all of the repairs

    I love my SAAB 9.5 but from year 2 on I've had fairly major problems. Oil leak caused by a blow by ( don't ask) the dealer didn't repair it properly and it still leaks. I refill the oil each week an estimated repair on this is $2000. I may have bought a lemon. My hope was to buy this classic car and keep it for many years and now it has become so unreliable I am trading it in. Still such a pleasure to drive when it runs well, excellent handling, great sound system, beautiful and spacious. I love the heated seats. Maybe you'll have better luck.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 2.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2002 Saab 9-5?

The 2002 Saab 9-5 is available in 6 trim levels:

  • Aero (7 styles)
  • Aero Sport (1 style)
  • Arc (1 style)
  • Arc Sport (1 style)
  • Linear (1 style)
  • Linear Sport (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2002 Saab 9-5?

The 2002 Saab 9-5 offers up to 22 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2002 Saab 9-5 reliable?

The 2002 Saab 9-5 has an average reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2002 Saab 9-5 owners.

Is the 2002 Saab 9-5 a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2002 Saab 9-5. 87.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 16 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.3
  • Reliability: 4.0
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