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4.5 out of 5 stars

Have confidence, get certified

RLS123, 03/07/2006
2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I wanted the confidence of an extended warranty and something different than the run-of-the-mill sedan. I didn't know much about Saab, so my expectations weren't too high. If you only look at Consumer Reports, you would never buy this car. However, it's an attractive automobile with many standard features which would be options on another vehicle. I was concerned about it being a 4 cyl, but the Turbo gives it plenty of guts. Additionally, I have owned this car for over a year now without any cosmetic or mechanical issues. It's fun to drive with very little road noise.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible

SMann, 10/22/2004
2003 Saab 9-3 SE 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful

Great car for most local driving and when you want to go out for a "fun" drive. The lack of a center arm rest makes it uncomfortable on a long haul.

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5 out of 5 stars

Looks like new!

Jeff S., 01/04/2018
updated 07/05/2018
2003 Saab 9-3 Vector 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful

We have had this 2003 9.3 Vector for about 3 months and it drives and looks great for a 14 year old car! We purchased it from a friend who was the original owner and had most of their service records. It is easy for my 16 year old to change the oil and (although different) the filter as well. We will do the air and cabin filter and plugs in the next month, but this car runs like a top and we have had no problems after a little over 3,000 miles. It now has 147,500 miles on the odometer.

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4 out of 5 stars

still on the road

chemaespi, 02/21/2016
2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful

i have a 03 9-3 bough it a year ago a few things i have fixed ignition coils and spark plugs,brakes and rotors,radio and speakers all after market with custom dash to install my tablet, oil change with a bottle of lucas, oil coolant hose had a big bubble replaced before it blew, sway bar links bushings and control arms,disabled alarm was very annoying going off random hours of day and night removed the on star and antenna replaced with a bmw type of antenna to cover it no engine problems at the moment next up are from shocks because they are worn and causing vibration at high speed got this car very cheap for $1000 so for me was worth fixing it when the car still runs great why buy another ? dont replace what is not broken. always use 93 gas grade

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2.88 out of 5 stars

DON'T BUY a 2003 9-3!

Saab Owner, 09/21/2004
2003 Saab 9-3 Arc 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

In 14 months, I brought my car in for major repairs 18 times! Ended up having to sue Saab before they honored the lemon law levels. I love Saab, but I will never own one again after this experience!

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