Saab 9-3 Saloon (2002 - 2011) 1.9D Linear Sport (150bhp) 4d (2005/55) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Bargin hunter!

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Everyone loves it its spacious and does have that premium badge...little do people know its a Vectra underneath the skin.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, but would go for the Vector model, with leather seats.

What are you likely to buy next?

Saab 9-3 ttid

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£4,500

When did you buy the car?

January 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

I bought the car from a car supermarket so did get a good deal. Missed a service by 10k miles though.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Cheap with executive image

What was the dealer like?

Its a car supermarket so you have the benefit of privacy. Dealer was not pushy, I checked the car out at my own pace.

What's it like to drive?

Drive is excellent and smooth, until you go over 80mph and steering vibrates like theres no tomorrow.

What's it like to park?

Easy

Have you had any problems with the car?

So far so good. However the steering does seem very light, and theres a slight knocking sound from the suspension. Also on the motorway steering vibrates way to much.

What's most practical about your car?

Rear Parking Sensors

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Car phone and front fog lights...not forgetting the parking sensors