2002 Saab 9-5 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.7 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.7 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
We do not have a 2002 Saab 9-5 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2002 Saab 9-5 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Premium gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.5 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.6 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 251 g/km | 251 g/km | 269.5 g/km | 269.5 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.59 | $18.72 | $17.83 | $20.13 | $21.70 |
2002 Saab 9-5: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 1048 L (37 cu ft) | 1048 L (37 cu ft) | 1048 L (37 cu ft) | 1048 L (37 cu ft) | 1048 L (37 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,750 | US$3,275 | US$4,000 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,744 | $3,566 | $4,026 | $4,340 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 Saab 9-5
- NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 65 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (46), engine and engine cooling (13) and fuel system (9). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08V160000 | 2008-04-09 | 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. |
| 07V087000 | 2007-03-07 | 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. |
| 06V410000 | 2006-10-26 | 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. |
| 05V399000 | 2005-09-14 | electrical system:ignition:module | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH B205/B235 4-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINES AND 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. |
| 03V006000 | 2003-01-13 | 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... |
| 02V006000 | 2002-01-04 | steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm | THE STEERING KNUCKLE CASTINGS ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED DURING THE CASTING PROCESS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2002 Saab 9-5?
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2002 Saab 9-5 for sale by us right now. This page puts the 2002 Saab 9-5 in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Before you sign for the 9-5
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Owners filed 65 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system; have those parts checked.
Specs, explained
Its 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo drives through a 5-speed manual. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
It is rated at 10.7 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 32 litres. At our price setting, 1,000 km costs about $165.90. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who rents the 9-5
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
The 9-5 in everyday use
As a mid-size car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. Luggage space is rated at 1,048 litres: bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Rent it for a week first
Try the 9-5 on your commute, then decide. A week with the 9-5 answers more than any brochure. Rent first, buy later: a week with the 9-5 answers the big questions.
Picking a year and a trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Running costs
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car.
Let us know
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2002 Saab 9-5 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2002 Saab 9-5 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2002 Saab 9-5
Does CarmaCars sell the 2002 Saab 9-5?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2002 Saab 9-5 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2002 Saab 9-5 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2002 Saab 9-5 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,050 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3318.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.