Used 2003 Saab 9-3 Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used 9-3 for sale
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drfabulous, 02/22/2013
2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Still love this car, even after 130k miles. Looks and drives like it did back in 2005, easy on gas (average high 20's), and has NEVER had a major issue. Like others have said, it's a car that is unique and requires a little more work to repair, but if you're handy and willing to do research, it's simple. Case in point- fixed my power steering leak for $10 in under an hour with nothing but common hand tools when a shop wanted $600, and I'm by no means a mechanic. Bottom line- its fun to drive, good gas mileage, nice enough to drive to meet with clients, and people always look at it going "I've never been in a SAAB".
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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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rsg4, 11/29/2009
2003 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased a used 2003 9-3 Saab a few years ago. This was my fourth Saab. It was still under warranty. This model is a far cry from the old Saab. I too, have had issues with lights, engine light on, heat/cooler blower...just to name a few. Even the 6 CD gave me issues. I had the CD into the local dealer several times -- of course, never acted up while at the dealer. Finally (200 miles out of warranty) it acted up -- and they were refusing to honor the warranty!! Gave me a price of $2000 to fix. I was on the phone quite a bit with Saab, when they finally agreed to fix it. Funny thing, the dealer only fixed $1100 of the $2000 -- said the other didn't need fixing!
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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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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