Used 2002 Saab 9-3 Hatchback Consumer Reviews
Used 9-3 for sale
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.
She keeps on going and going...
wb, 09/22/2005
2002 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have 75,000 miles on my 2002 Saab and the past 20,000 have been the most exciting... with the stainless steel exhaust system, K&N filter and chip for the engine, my Saab is as fast as anything that I've driven, and she gets 35 mpg almost all of the time. Drop her into second and floor it? Woosh!
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Design Perfection - Handles like new
SaabMe, 01/03/2010
2002 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just purchased a mint condition used 2002 9-3SE. This is an amazing car. While it is small and handles nimbly it has generous room for 4 plus the huge hatch area. Mileage so far has been mid-30s mpg. Amazing that they could build a fast and efficient car 8 years ago. At 205 hp this car has as almost the same power as my 2001 Boxster.
Disappointed
Marianne, 03/31/2008
2002 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased this used w/only 32K (one owner vehicle myself being second) since I have had this vehicle I have had new brakes and rotors cut, fuel pump fixed, transmission flushed(that was at 50 k miles). This tops it all, I woke up at 1:30 am saw strange lights coming from my driveway to discover the hazards were flashing. I tried everything and could not shut them off, looked for fuses etc.. had to take it to a SAAB recommended mechanic near my home and his comments the SAAB is the worst car for the money and be prepared to continually pay for repairs... the repair cost was unbelievable. The problem electrical and the computer board....
The non-conformist
CEN19, 06/15/2005
2002 Saab 9-3 SE 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Such a neat car. Despite being replaced in 2003 by a newer model, this generation of the 9-3 still turns heads (especially after a wash and wax). Build quality is very good, and the cabin materials are all high quality. Interior controls are a model of Swedish design efficiency. Friends with an Audi and a BMW say the Saab's leather is much better than what they have in their vehicles. Torque steer is obvious under hard acceleration from a stop, but on the highway, this car can fly. Midrange passing power is awesome. Braking is equally good. Reliability has been good - only a few problems which were covered under warranty. This car has never left me stranded.