Used 1999 Saab 9-3 Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Best car I ever Owned
Guyod, 12/31/2002
1999 Saab 9-3 Turbo 4dr Hatchback
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The car has a solid feel to it. This car loves to be driven fast. Its hard to say no. I only had the car for 6 months but I only brought it to the garage once because the brakes were squealing. Turns out nothing was wrong with the brakes but they did replace the SID display because lines were missing(Covered in warranty). I would smile every time i came up to my car in the parking lot or looked at it out my window. I regret wrecking it. Planning on getting a new one when i save the money.
Looks are not everything
Hobbs, 06/24/2004
1999 Saab 9-3 Turbo 4dr Hatchback
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I bought my Saab 2 years ago becuase it had good reviews but ever since it hit 50K miles everything and anything has started to go wrong with it. Performance wise the car is great but as far as interior creature comforts there really are none. Major complaint is with the engine components mainly ignition, I've had to replace the chip that controls the ignition twice in 2 years and Saab won't do anything about it. In fanla car looks great but it's cheap under the hood and inside.
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Style and Value
jrobinson24, 03/09/2003
1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo 4dr Hatchback
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Being a SAAB fanatic (owned '88 conv., '95 900SE), I was looking for a reasonably-priced used sedan. 9-3's offer great value and lots of style, comfort, and power. 4-door hatchback offers tons of cargo room (please bring it back SAAB!). Automatic requires a heavier accelerator foot to get it moving, but when turbo kicks in it has great power! Lots of nice interior features to make you think you spent a lot more on the car. Reliability has been good, and SAAB service is great - if needed. I highly recommend this car, although performance freaks may want to grab the HO version that came out later in '99 with 200 vs. 185 hp.
Questionable build quality
Ken S., 06/17/2002
1999 Saab 9-3 SE HO Turbo 4dr Hatchback
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I bought a 1999 Saab 93SE two months ago. So far, the A/C has been charged three times and no one can figure out why it is blowing the freon out of the pressure reease valve. The engine started leaking coolant and oil from the head gasket. I get a sulfur smell from the tailpipe at times. The power antenna no longer goes down all the way. The dash turn signal indicators sometimes don't work. Or sometimes they stay on when the turn signal is off. The passenger side headlight wiper is coming loose. The car has way too many interior rattles and creaks for a car in this class. And it is out of warranty with 54K on it. I want my Acura back.
Bud
lenore, 07/28/2003
1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo 4dr Hatchback
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Best car I ever drove!!! It is a plow horse. Always there and reliable. Pack horse too. Carried home two full sized desks and 2 storage units from Pottery barn in the hatchback. Unbelievable!