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Used 2005 Saab 9-3 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

The best car ever

vreilly, 09/02/2004
2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

just got my new 9-3 aero and I love it!

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4 out of 5 stars

Very nice ride it's power is they when asked

ricky brisson, 08/21/2016
2005 Saab 9-3 Arc 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

It's amazing nice sporty car Handel's well.the engine in mine is the 225hp,4 cylinder, turbo.its comfortable to drive I have had rmthe vehicle a year no major issues just the basic service intrervils oil changes, it has,been a good running car for the time I have had it.so far just one minor repair,a sensor had to be replaced,was a easy fix cost of part was $36&labor cost,totaled $150.it was a well matined car one previous owner .it has a 160,000,miles on it and still runs great it also gets about 32 miles to gallon on highway &26 around city.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Not too happy with my convertible

atlantaowner, 04/16/2008
2005 Saab 9-3 Arc 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful

I first bought a 93 Aero, it shook terribly, turned it back in and got a 93 Arc...this one shakes! In a loaner from the dealer and it shakes at 70 mph. My car has been in the shop for over a month just because of a simple (I thought) balancing job. But it turns out that it couldn't get fixed, so they had to replace all 4 tires! Not even a year after my 2nd purchse, I am already planning to trade in after summer. Do not buy a 93 convertible unless you're prepared for it to be in the shop time after time after time. It's in the shop for 'updates' seems like every month. If you want a high maintenance car, this one's for you!

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3 out of 5 stars

It's called a saab story.

Ricky Brisson, 02/12/2019
2005 Saab 9-3 Arc 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

It has many small flaws

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2 out of 5 stars
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3.13 out of 5 stars

Little problems

Loren, 06/13/2008
2005 Saab 9-3 Arc 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful

Sun roof stopped working.$2,500 to repair. A/C blower motor went out. Center caps of rims fill with brake dust and can't be cleaned. Rear logo came off from being washed. Passenger seat plastic trim has fallen off because of broken attachments-twice. Interior isn't at all durable. Buy a Toyota

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