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Saab 9-3 (2002-)

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Version

2.0 Vector Auto

Author

Michael Hardware

Overall Rating

4 stars

Best car I've ever had. Smooth, quick and safe. Noise at 130mph not much higher than at 70mph. Mine was one of the first out - I'm just about to trade in for an Aero. Would recommend to anyone.

Star Ratings

Handling

4 stars

Comfort

4 stars

Quality & Reliability

3 stars

Performance

5 stars

Roominess

3 stars

Running Costs

4 stars

Value for Money

3 stars

Stereo/Sat Nav

3 stars
 

Version

2.0T Aero Convertible

Author

Paul

Overall Rating

4 stars

I loved this car. The convertible somehow feels nicer than the saloon. Fast enough without being scary. Handling is fun, though this is a heavy car (don't turn off the traction control if you're wise!) Good build quality, not quite in the Audi league, but with up to 18000-mile service intervals and excellent dealers. Equipment was quite good but probably worth paying for the better stereo system. Mpg was mid to high 20s round town, better on the motorway. A real head turner, and attracts lots of comments. Better than a Merc, on a par with BMW and Audi all round. Recommended.

Star Ratings

Handling

3 stars

Comfort

4 stars

Quality & Reliability

4 stars

Performance

4 stars

Roominess

3 stars

Running Costs

3 stars

Value for Money

5 stars

Stereo/Sat Nav

3 stars
 

Version

1.8t Linear Sport auto

Author

Raymond Craig

Overall Rating

4 stars

Looks great, performs great, and at almost half price for a one-year-old version it's a bargain not to be missed. This is a quality car which retains its credibility and individuality in the golf club car park.

Star Ratings

Handling

4 stars

Comfort

4 stars

Quality & Reliability

4 stars

Performance

4 stars

Roominess

4 stars

Running Costs

4 stars

Value for Money

4 stars

Stereo/Sat Nav

4 stars
 

Version

1.8t Vector Convertible

Author

Simon Gould

Overall Rating

4 stars

Having owned one for over a year I can give the following advice. You will go through 2-3 sets of front tyres a year £ 160 each, Apparently this is normal. There is a slight recurring problem with the drivers side electric window, doesnt always go back up properly, this has happened 3 times in one year, To be fair each time they repaired it no problem. If buying get the 2.0 litre version, remote hood and sat nav if you can. Also ask them to chuck in the wind diffuser, To be fair its a nice car looks good and handles well.

Star Ratings

Handling

4 stars

Comfort

4 stars

Quality & Reliability

4 stars

Performance

3 stars

Roominess

3 stars

Running Costs

3 stars

Value for Money

3 stars

Stereo/Sat Nav

3 stars