Suspension Related Problems of the 2003 SAAB 95

Table 1 shows four common suspension related problems of the 2003 SAAB 95. The number one most common problem is related to the rear suspension (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension wheel bearing (one problem).

Table 1. Suspension related problems of SAAB 95


Recently reported Suspension problems of the 2003 SAAB 95

The Rear Suspension problem

The vehicle cannot be loaded anywhere near is gvwr and maintain its original ride height (or anything close to the unloaded ride height) at the rear of the vehicle. When loaded the camber shifts (due to the rear suspension type) very negative causing poor handling and extreme tire wear on the   Read details...

The Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problem

Purchased a "certified pre-owned" 2003 SAAB 9. 5 aero in late August 2006 began hearing horrible (and worsening) grinding noise soon after purchase. We were thinking it was the brakes needing to be replaced. . .   Read details...

The Suspension Noise problem

Some or all SAAB 9-5's were manufactured with defective rear axle subframes. These subframes fatigue and deform resulting in tire failures, unsafe handling, premature tire wear, and/or other potentially fatal problems.   Read details...


Suspension related problems in other SAAB 95 model year vehicles:



95 Service Bulletins
95 Safety Recalls
95 Defect Investigations