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Which used Saab 9-3 sports should I buy?
Originally, three turbocharged petrol engines were introduced: a 1.8-litre with 150bhp and two 2.0-litres, with 175bhp and 210bhp. These were later joined by a 2.3-litre V6 with 247bhp and a 1.9-litre TiD diesel with 150bhp. The most powerful petrols come with a six-speed manual 'box.
The less powerful petrols suit the car's chassis well, considering its limits of grip, while the V6 and diesel versions work well with the optional five-speed automatic gearbox.
