2003 Saab 9-5: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

10 builds left the factory as a 2003 9-5, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 8 main configurations
  • 507 vehicles built
  • 4 for sale right now

Which 9-5 is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your 9-5

What actually differs

Linear Aero Base configuration W/Dual Airbags
Engine 2.3L 4-cyl 2.3L 4-cyl 2.3L 4-cyl 3L 6-cyl
Body Sedan Sedan Wagon Sedan
Doors 4-door 4-door 5-door 4-door
For sale right now 2 — — 1
Vehicles built 157 98 73 54
Same on every 2003 9-5
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Fuel Gasoline
Cost to run

17/27 mpg city/highway. Roughly $2,210/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2003 9-5

What YS3EB45E-3 means

YS3 EB45E · 3
YS3
the World Manufacturer Identifier Saab registered — the manufacturer and plant group
EB45E
together encode the 9-5 line — Sedan, 2.3L 4cyl — as Saab filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
3
in position 10 — model year 2003
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
2 rare configurations — mostly fleet, export or irregular VIN patterns. Fewer than 20 known vehicles each.

Already looking at a specific 9-5?

Paste its VIN — we’ll open that exact car’s page: its configuration, market position and every listing we’ve tracked.