Saab 9-3 Hatchback 2.2 TiD SE 5d (1999/V) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Reasonable value used.
Costs
Service cost £512!! Good mpg. Reasonable insurance too.
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On the road
Driving
Good at overtaking, but soggy handling. Better in a straight line rather than round corners, there was never much feedback from the front tyres.
Performance
Fast enough, but not a quick A road car.
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Living with it
Reliability
Engine seized at 85mph on motorway, dealer refused to accept they were at fault despite it just having had a major service 150 miles before. Cost over £3,000 to put right.
Image
Not many people know what a Saab stands for.
Comfort
Very comfortable, a motorway cruiser.
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Security and Service
Security
Appears to be ok.
Service
Dealer uninterested when things went wrong.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Seized.
Other
None.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No