Used 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Unreliable!! Unsatisfied owner
Saab Owner, 10/22/2006
Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've had my car a little over two years and now I've started to have problems. List of the problems I've encountered: computer chip in key not working - go to open car and won't unlock - had to get new keys programmed twice, tail lights went out - dealer stated it was due to the lights running all the time, left work one day and car wouldn't start - needed a new battery - dealership claimed it was due to the HOT weather, had to replace all four tires due to tread running thin before 2 yrs. If you have the a/c on high and need to accelerate to get on freeway car has no power... very sluggish. This wknd engine light came on... will take in Monday. Looking to trade it before warranty expires at 50k :(
disappointed and shouldnt be
whatever21, Brooklyn, NY, 12/20/2012
Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
15 of 24 people found this review helpful
bought this one used in 2009. cd player broken. headlight wire harnesses broken. front spoiler fell off. paint peeling on control buttons. comfort fan replaced-$600. driver side spring broken-replaced- with new tire $1000. lock system always malfunctions. key fob disintegrated in my hands. cover on third brake light fell off. seat belt retractor just broke-recall item. i am waiting for the next thing to go wrong and i shouldnt be. the engine has been great. the ride is fun although the seats are uncomfortable. have been able to get good gas mileage 31 - 38 and thats what keeps me in it. if I had to do it over I wouldnt. if you're looking at saab used be careful
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2nd times a charm
Voelkner, 12/22/2006
Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my second Saab. First was a 2000 9-3. Very quirky. Had a mind of its own. The 2004 is much better in many ways. Have driven this car for 2 and a half years w/o any major problems. Battery did die at 2 years; replaced under warranty. It was a stock battery, knew it would happen sooner or later. Also had a problem with tire wear; replaced at 50%. Otherwise, car has been very good. Gas mileage is great, seats are comfortable, trunk is huge.
Fun and Safe
Judi, 02/02/2009
Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my third Saab. I've only spent $140 on the car since purchased new. I drive it every day. Mileage is great on the highway (about 30 mpg) but on city streets it drops to the teens. A bit of trouble with the locks, and speakers not great in the 2004. Huge trunk but still prefer the old Saab hatchback (had my 1985 900 for 20 years). Safety features ahead of its time.
Love this car!
fledermaus98, 06/24/2008
Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've had the Saab 9-3 for 4 years now and have loved every minute of it. There have been no major problems with this car and I have only had to do routine maintenance. The only gripe I have is that the silver plastic piece on top of the shifter came off (super glue fixed that!) and there was a rattle in the door which the dealer took care of promptly. The car handles like a dream and is very sporty. The gas mileage is also fantastic! I average 23 in the city (stepping on the gas pedal pretty hard) and 34 on the highway doing 75 to 80 miles an hour. I would not hesitate to recommend this car to anyone!