Saab 9-3 Saloon (02-11) - Review Review by David Ross on 04 June 2009 Last Updated: 10 March 2011 The Saab brand has always appealed to buyers looking for something a little different to the mainstream and the 9-3 is a prime example. It's less obvious than a BMW for instance and has an air of understated style about its looks while still retaining a premium reputation. Sadly the model is starting to feel dated, especially inside and although Saab promotes it as being sporty to drive, it's not as enjoyable as the marketing would have you believe. It's safe though and was one of the first cars in the class to have a five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating. A facelift in mid 2007 brought a fresh look and a redesigned interior - it's still good value but lacks the sophistication of newer alternatives. 3 out of 5 Other Saab reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Equipment The original model line-up consisted of Linear, Arc and Vector, plus a high-performance Aero model. Linear models get 15-inch alloy wheels, a CD stereo, headlamp washers and a leather steering wheel. Arc models add 16-inch alloys, leather upholstery, front fog lamps, cruise control, an on-board computer, arm rest, Poplar wood trim and climate control with a chilled glovebox. Range-topping Vector models get a metal-look interior trim, colour-coded exterior body mouldings, 17-inch alloy wheels, leather/textile sports seats plus a sports steering wheel and gearknob. Sport Aero models are the same as Vector, but with 17-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, sports kit and rear spoiler. The Arc trim was dropped from the line-up in 2004 and a Sport derivative was offered on both Linear and Vector models adding bigger alloys and extra equipment depending upon the model. From mid 2007 the range was simplified to Airflow, Linear SE, Vector Sport and Aero trim levels. All cars have dual front, side and curtain airbags, dual zone climate control, air conditioned glove box, seven-speaker stereo system, front and rear electric windows and an information display. Airflow has 16-inch alloy wheels, Linear SE gains parking sensors, Vector Sport adds an electronic stability programme and leather steering wheel. Top-of-the-range Aero has special front and rear bumpers, twin sport exhausts, xenon headlights and heated front seats. Turbo Edition models were introduced in May 2009 and come with 17-inch alloy wheels, leather interior, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, a nine-speaker audio system with MP3 compatibility and cruise control. See 208 used Saab 9-3 Saloons for sale, starting at £1,995 Get a Saab 9-3 Saloon valuation Compare Equipment Trim Equipment Key: Standard item Optional item 3x3 point rear seat belts ABS Air conditioning Alarm Alloy wheels Audio remote Body coloured bumpers CD CD Multichanger Climate control Cloth seat trim Cruise control Driver`s airbag Electric driver`s seat Electric mirrors Electric passenger`s seat Folding rear seats Front electric windows Front fog lights Headlight washers Heated mirrors Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Lumbar support Metallic Paint Parking sensors Partial leather seat trim PAS Passenger`s airbag Rear electric windows Remote locking Sat Nav Service indicator Side airbags Space saver spare wheel Sports seats Steel wheels Steering wheel rake adjustment Steering wheel reach adjustment Traction control Standard Trim Linear Linear Sport Linear Sport Airflow Linear SE Vector Airflow Airflow Arc Vector Sport Airflow Vector SE Linear Sport Anniversary Aero Turbo X Vector Sport Turbo Edition Vector Sport Anniversary Aero Anniversary Aero Carlsson Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No Yes No No Yes No No Optional Optional Yes Optional Optional Optional Optional No Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No No No Yes No No No Optional Optional No No No Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Optional Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Optional No No No No No Yes No Optional No No Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No Yes Optional Optional Yes Optional Yes Optional Optional Yes No No No No Yes No Optional No No No Yes Optional Optional Yes Optional Yes Optional Optional No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No Yes No Optional Yes No Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No Yes No Optional No No No Yes Optional Optional Yes Optional Yes Optional Optional Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No Yes No No No No Yes No No Yes Yes Yes No Optional No Yes No Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes No No No No No Yes No No Yes Yes No Optional Optional Optional Yes Optional Optional Optional No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No Optional No No No No Yes No No No Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No Yes No No Yes Yes No Optional Yes Yes Yes Optional Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. 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