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Overall reader verdict 3 out of 5 stars

  • What's it like to drive
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Running costs
    3 out of 5 stars
  • Quality, practicality and equipment
    3 out of 5 stars

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132 reader reviews for Saab 9-3 Saloon.
  • 2.0t Vector Sport 4dr

    okon umoh , essex . Date: 21/04/2005
    • Overall verdict
      3 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      3 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      5 out of 5 stars

    My car

    Great looking. Interior is well designed and quality of material is superb. The interior impresses without fuss, unlike its German rivals. The layout and ergonomics is second to none in its class and overall comfort and seat quality is excellent.

    Build quality is not good. Although the car is extremely quiet from outside noise for a big fast car, the inside noise from rattles and other bits let it down. It's a joy to drive but not for a racer. Steering gets a bit too light at high speed. Overall I am a little disapponited by the build quality. I expected more from Saab.

  • 1.9TiD 150 Vector Sport 4dr

    James Shaw , Surrey . Date: 20/04/2005
    • Overall verdict
      4 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      3 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      4 out of 5 stars

    My car

    A stunning car. The diesel engine's perfomance is great.

    I took the Saab on a long test drive, and couldn't believe how good it actually was.

    I had initially thought of it as a second choice but it is now top of my list!

    And it was more than capable of keeping up with a Porsche Boxster!

  • 1.9TiD 150 Vector 4dr

    james day , uk . Date: 18/04/2005
    • Overall verdict
      5 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      4 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      5 out of 5 stars

    My car

    What a great car. I have pushed this car to the limit in Germany, and I can tell you this is one great car. I have covered 5000 miles from new, without any problems. I would recommend this car to anyone who wants quality, safety and class, all in one very underrated car.

    This car is as good as any 3 Series or C-Class Mercedes, and you will save yourself a big heap of cash. Go and have a test drive, you will be amazed. The new 150bhp diesel engine has real pulling power.

    I just love this car.

  • 1.9TiD 150 Vector Sport 4dr

    Rich Nichol Date: 16/04/2005
    • Overall verdict
      5 out of 5 stars
    • What's it like to drive
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Running costs
      5 out of 5 stars
    • Quality, practicality and equipment
      5 out of 5 stars

    My car

    The 1.9 TDI engine is exceptional. It can do 135mph, has super acceleration and uses hardly any fuel. The sport suspension is first class and it is the best car I have bought. I would also recommend getting the sport pack (reversing beeper etc).

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