Saab 9-3 Saloon 2.0t Vector 4d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Well equipped and a quality product with leather, dual climate, C.D autochanger, parking sensors and Sat Nav. Bought from a dealer and was an ex-staff car at HQ for an excellent price.
Costs
Good economy (24mpg in London 33-35 MPG on motorway) and servicing wasn't as costly as my old 9-5.
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On the road
Driving
Keen handling with a good ride quality. Passive rear steer really works when winding the car up. Very stable with excellent brakes and a short throw gearbox.
Performance
Low down grunt is excellent and gives good acceleration. Light pressure turbo means there is no lag, but it also means there is no point in revivng it to hard
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Living with it
Reliability
So far nothing has gone wrong.
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Always a leftfield choice, but people always say they like Saabs. The interior build could be better after my old 9-5 comparing it with a friends Mercedes.
Comfort
Excellent seats upfront with the best driving position easy to find and excellent ergonomics. Long drives to France are not a chore. Rear occupants are not so well served. Massive boot.
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Security and Service
Security
Alarm, immobiliser and dead locks plus 5 star N-Cap rating
Service
Saab Fulham and City are excellent.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes