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Used 2003 Saab 9-3 Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

awesome

odininfl, 09/21/2002
2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The new 9-3 is awesome. I compared it to the BMW 3 series and it performs better. The price you can't beat. If you are looking for something no one else has that handles great, this is the car.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

What a Shame!

citizen1130, 02/23/2008
2003 Saab 9-3 Arc 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I own a 2003 Saab 93 Arc and I must admit, the drive and performance are awesome. That being said, I wouldn't get another one even if they paid me to do it. I bought this car with at little less than 31000 miles and it's been HELL ever since. Among the problems, to name just a few; power steering failure (while I was driving!), blower motor failure, wiper motor failure, hand brake stuck in the upright position and SIM module failure (which cost about $1000 to replace). I've owned many cars in my life from beat-up Chevys to Bimmers and I've never, ever had so many critical safety issues with any of them. Especially at so low mileage. It's the most UNRELIABLE vehicle on the road.

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5 out of 5 stars

Sporty Fun

TL09, 02/19/2003
2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Great vehicle. Very fun to drive. Handles extremely well.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Parts on indefinite backorder!!!

Jules, 05/12/2009
2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have had a lot of Saab's and no car has given me as many problems as this one. It was in the shop over 7 times in 1 month alone. Recently the alternator went and then the vacuum pipe and now a $34.00 hose that is on back order Saab Corp. says indefinitely. Thanks to GM the quality of this car and the company has gone down the drain. WATCH OUT!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

awesome

Robert Pelton, 10/07/2002
2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
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new styling and very fast. I love the way this car performs.

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