Used 1999 Saab 9-3 Hatchback Consumer Reviews
Used 9-3 for sale
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Saab 4 U, 08/25/2004
1999 Saab 9-3 Turbo 4dr Hatchback
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Wonderfull in winter weather. Great response for a 4 cyc. Great fuel milage.
Split Decision
Gunny23, 09/04/2003
1999 Saab 9-3 Turbo 4dr Hatchback
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Driving 35K+ per year puts me in the used car category, and I just couldn't say no to the price and great warranty of my 99 9-3. Cupholder in front stinks, but the seats are awesome and highway ride is second to none. I really want to love this car, but a few glitches make it a split decision. Everyone has had the AC knob problem, it seems, and when I had that fixed, the backlights on the SID went out. It doesn't stand up to a 328, but for 10 grand less, I can live with it. If I have no problems for the next year, I'll call it a great car!
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- Base 4dr HatchbackMSRP: $7,8801,126 mi away
- Base ConvertibleMSRP: $5,9991,846 mi away
- Viggen 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $26,7501,979 mi away
5 years and counting
Egospoon, 10/20/2004
1999 Saab 9-3 Turbo 4dr Hatchback
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80K miles and no substantial problems. The air venting directional thingy froze up and the info display isn't comprehensible any more, but really that's it. Love it.
Repairs on high mileage '99 9-3
nhundt, 09/02/2008
1999 Saab 9-3 Turbo 4dr Hatchback
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Regretfully gave up my 99 9-3 today. After 136K miles it was costing a fortune in repairs & replacements: fuel pump ($700), electronic ignition computer ($700), air vent selector switch broke nearly 1/2 doz. times. Now the engine gaskets are leaking coolant into the crankcase, front struts need replacing, and soon it will need a new clutch. Some items (e.g. clutch) are expected but other repairs were an expensive annoyance compared to '84 Celica which this car replaced. With my 9-3's book value next to nothing, chose to avoid throwing more $ at this car; I purchased an '08 Civic EX-L instead. Conclusion: Saabs will see hi miles only if you spend big bucks to keep 'em going.
I really do like my 9-3
Eric , 07/22/2003
1999 Saab 9-3 SE HO Turbo 4dr Hatchback
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I use the Saab as my 2nd car and just for commuting to an from work... and for that purpose it really works well. The gas mileage is good (low 20's) and the car is easy/fun to drive and weave through traffic in. I could have purchased a Civic or another comparable vehicle for what I paid for the Saab in '01 but there is no comparison and that was a very easy decision. You get a lot of value for the dollar (if buying used) and that is probably the most appealing thing about this car.