There is not a recall or service campaign for 1999-2003 9-5 models.
There is a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB). This TSB is for oil
leakage from the  from the timing cover/head gasket area of the motor
and that the Crankcase Ventilation system is to modified before any
other methods are used to address the leakage. This TSB is in its 3rd
edition.

There is also a service campaign for the 2004-2005 9-5 models that
also deals with Crankcase Ventilation problems. In this case, under
very specific conditions, oil consumption can increase.

Recalls are forever and cost nothing. Service Campaigns are only free
while in effect, usually 2 year from issue.

TSBs are only free if the car meets the specific conditions/symptoms
AND the car is under factory or Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) warranty.

ALWAYS have a used car check out by a knowledgeable person BEFORE you
buy it

Steve

I am in the USA...Baltimore Maryland

The auto: 2000 Aero with HOT 2.3 l engine.

please note this car is not badged as a 9-5 but, of course, is.

I have spoken both to my local Saab dealer (and they are a large
dealership by local standards of auto dealers) and Saab and the dealer
says that they have not had a "sludge" case. Saab USA say that the
problem is related to engine, lubricant , driving habits or usage (as
always short trips are identified as worse than "highway driving".

They "say" that engine design (tolerances) has been addressed as have
the suppliers lubricant quality. I have always paid the premium and
bought oil and filter from the dealer and will continue to do so.

The dealer says that their approved lubricant type and manufactures have
not changed for 'out of standard warranty' owners to qualify for the 200
k no time limit policy. Saab continues to say that the vehicle must have
'ground' to a non-re-start stop but the dealer says the will honor
warranty if the engine sounds or acts abnormally..

.DO NOT WAIT FOR A FAILURE.

This is all that I have. I hope that other potentials will post their
experience..

Malcolm Mason