Used 2004 Saab 9-3 Consumer Reviews
Used 9-3 for sale
at last
jack fletcher, 09/14/2003
2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
cant find fault with anything about the car. after driving and owning a freelander, this is the one car that has not let me down. wonderful gas mileage and so comfortable. if you know how to drive a turbo, you got it madeeve
Fun car, not so reliable
Eddy M, 03/23/2016
updated 03/27/2017
2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
96,000 miles and it has needed a lot of repairs. Expensive repairs, too. That being said, I love the way this car drives and looks. Picks up speed quick, super comfy seats, GREAT interior and exterior design. Overall a lot of fun to drive and is very safe (Swedish). It's unfortunate that they don't make these anymore.
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A happy Saab owner
kukusa, 11/05/2014
2004 Saab 9-3 Arc 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
25 of 29 people found this review helpful
I feel very sad to see Saab went under. Its probably not surprising because today every car maker is going mainstream and the only way to survive is to get bigger, which Saab failed to achieve. But Saab definitely didn't fail to make a solid and sporty 9-3 convertible. They don't drive as well as a 3-series, but not off by much and the car itself is much, much more special. Not the mention the excellent value. Buy yourself a gently used 9-3 rag top today and find a trusted Saab shop, it will bring you years of happy top down motoring and attract lots of envy eyes.
Electrical issues
tonyb, 09/03/2010
2004 Saab 9-3 Aero 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Overall, I love the car, but problems with electrical. Latest is left blinker won't go off. 1100 at the dealer to fix.
Nothing else is even close
senko555, 03/20/2010
2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
25 of 31 people found this review helpful
I am a used car dealer and like cars a lot but cannot compare anything else with my Saab. Bought used one with 60k and now at 120k cost of my repairs are $0. When driving cars like accords or Camry from auctions I just cannot understand way people like them so much. Will never own any other brand for sure. I am sorry to hear that other people have some problems. Just change oil every 8k and transmission oil at 90k with coils and be happy that own one of best cars around. There is no timing belt to worry about either (timing chain) good for life time of vehicle. Still original battery after 7 years and 120k. Last year one Saab was retired because of over 1,000,000 miles. I hope this will be helpful.