Used 2004 Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M) Consumer Reviews
Used 9-3 for sale
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.
Yes, GM ruined Saab
The 'Mules, 11/20/2005
Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Look at all of the poor reviews previously submitted and you basically have my review. I purchased my 3rd Saab, a 2004 9-3 Linear and what a disappointment. I knew GM had more input in this 9-3 than the previous models, but I still bought one. That's how loyal I was to Saab. Boy, was that a mistake. I've lost count of the number of times she's been in the shop; brakes, radio, transmission, rattles, doors unlocking by themselves, SID going blank, key replaced, etc., etc... I wish I could tell everyone who is considering a GM...er, Saab to NOT DO IT! Stay away. Don't let the image of the old Saab cloud your decision. PS: Saab no longer makes fighter planes - haven't for some time now.
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A huge disappointment
OliverR, 10/15/2006
Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
Just a terrible experience. The car has been into the shop more times than I can remember. A cylinder failed within 6 months, and it was in the shop for 3 days. Then months later it went in for an electrical problem that was burning the headlights out. The cup holder broke, the seat height adjuster broke, the center armrest broke, and it goes on. Just mediocre build quality. We can't wait to get rid of it, which is a great shame. It also doesn't drive very well with excessive body roll, and screechy tires. It's not a driver's car.
A Total Disappointment!
Saabing weekly, 06/24/2006
Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I can't wait to get rid of this car. It has been a nightmare. Let's see... transmission, engine, and computer problems to name a few. Then there's the water leakage, cheap interior materials that break,defiant trunk lid, volume controls that don't work, and seat upholstry that comes off. What about the door locks that open on their own and the incompetent/hostile/indifferent dealer/corporate network? I am so regretful that I purchased this car. I can't believe that it is considered a luxury car. It clearly not in the same quality realm as its European neighbors.
Saturn with a price tag of BMW
GK, 09/18/2005
Saab 9-3 Linear 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
What a disappointment, this is what GM does with any company they buy/own, they Saturnize it! What this car is really worth shows it depreication, 2 years and your Sat.. sorry.. Saab is worth half what you've paid for it. In one word we lost a lot of money on this junk.