Used 2002 Saab 9-3 Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Saab is my favorite
Zacharyzoosh, 06/14/2009
2002 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've owned about 4 9-3s, as I move a lot, and will sell my car before every move. I always buy these. They are one hundred percent reliable for me, and they're fast. Also, I drove my most recent 2002 9-3 from WA to ID and back, and I got 35mpg on the highway for real, no joke!!! So I think they should change the average fuel economy on here. You only get 25 mpg (lowest I've seen) when you're driving in city, using the turbo all day. I give this car an over all 9 out of 10. The only brand I like better then Saab is Lexus!
Saab 2002 vintage
Steven Patriarca, 01/02/2007
2002 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
The car is dependable and solid. The body style on the 2002 93 SE is vintage. This car with 30200 miles on it and Saab Certified is like driving a new car. I also had replaced all four tires in 6/2006 with factory Pirellis since I had basically just bought the car out of my lease agreement and would be driving it a while. Prior to purchase from my lease the dealership also did all the 30k service at about 21k miles. The 2002 93 SE has every available option one could ask for including the cold weather package and traction control. The traction control is necessary due to the high performance tires.
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We'll miss you when you're gone!
Lee, 03/01/2002
2002 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
8 of 15 people found this review helpful
The most important selling point for the 9-3 is its personality (i.e, quirkiness). The handling is very good on my new 9-3 SE with excellent steering and lots of power from the turbo 2.0 liter engine(although the secret is to click on the "sport" button which gives added power.) The 9-3 excels in terms of comfort as the Saab seats are outstanding and the controls are easy to see, reach and understand.
**CAR IS A SOUR LEMON**
shay127, 03/06/2012
2002 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
10 of 22 people found this review helpful
I purchased my '02 Saab 9-3 used and right out the car lot, it was problem after problem. It started with having to get the front right wheel bearing fixed, then the right headlight went out twice, shortly after I had to get the heating coil fixed (cold air blowing), then the air stopped working. Car stopped 3 months later on the expressway (found out I needed another fuel pump) got it fixed, 3 months later, I had to replace the Starter, left wheel bearing, control arm & ball joints on drivers side, CV Shaft, Spring Coil Sensor for Check Engine light, Brake Pads & Rotors, but the biggest problem is a Starting Issue. The car will randomly NOT start for about 15 minutes. No one knows why:(
9-3 turbo hatch, irresistible
baxter10, 12/28/2010
2002 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
6 of 15 people found this review helpful
I had one of these for 4 years. Bought it at 45k miles when it was 4 years old. It had all the reliability issues everyone talks about, including the sump oil problem. It was totaled last month when someone hit it while it was parked. I looked at other cars, and ended up buying the exact same car again (except stick instead of auto), now at 80k miles. They're as spacious as a small wagon, very quick and great handling, heated leather seats, premium sound, climate control, sunroof, power everything, 30+ mpg, and the style of a classic suit from a vintage store. All for under $6,000. Irresistible.