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Saab 9-3 (2002-) Review

Category: Compact Executive 3.5 out of 5

Summary of the Saab 9-3 (2002-)

Price Range: £19,995 to £28,751

Assets

Well-designed, capable and credible alternative to the German cars in this class. Excellent engines, fine cabin and satisfying to drive. And a little different

Drawbacks

Styling a little bland, ride poor with some wheel/tyre combinations, not quite as accomplished as BMW 3-Series, noisy diesels

Verdict

A Saab for which excuses need not be made, and a satisfying, sensible buy to boot

Saab 9 3 Review

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Latest Readers' Drives About the Saab 9 3

40578s
wrote on 20 09 2007

I am truly impressed by the smoothness and delivery of the engine. I spend a lot of time on the moto...

GrantBoy
wrote on 13 08 2007

This car is an interesting alternative to the German exec saloons that litter our roads. The 9-3 can...

mccalld
wrote on 23 08 2006

A true hybrid that allows the practicality of a family transporter whilst retaining the performance,...

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Saab 9 3 Used Value Statistics

Servicing Interval
18,000 miles
 

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Best Compact Executive Cars

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Winner:
BMW 3-Series
First runner up:
Audi A4
Second runner up:
Alfa Romeo 159

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