Skip to main content

Used 2008 Saab 9-3 Consumer Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
93 reviews

See Edmunds pricing data

Has Your Car's Value Changed?

Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.

Price history graph example

Trending topics in reviews

Pros
Cons
3.88 out of 5 stars

Update: 6 months of disappointment

Ric in ATL, 11/03/2008
2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is a 6-month update. Check out my "First 90 days" review. My Aero has spent even more time in the shop since then. The stereo system is still a major issue, but now my problems have extended to the stability control system and general build quality. About to go through my 2nd set of floor mats. 1st service interval came at 6700. I've spent more time in a loaner car than my own car in the last 2 months. Squeaks & rattles have multiplied. This 9-3 has been a terrible disappointment. For a $40k car, it is seriously outclassed by the competition. While I loved Saab, I feel totally let down by this car, and I don't plan to return when my lease is up.

Report Abuse

5 out of 5 stars

SAAB Driven

SAAB Doyl, 07/12/2009
2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Fun to drive, mocking a BMW with the MPG of a mini cooper. 3 years service with this lease costs the owner nothing. Hope the new company purchasing SAAB keeps tradition... superior value for the buck!

Report Abuse
2008 Saab 9-3 for sale near you
Showing 3 of 28 listings
See all 28 listings

5 out of 5 stars

Best Car I've Owned So Far!

luxman, 05/07/2008
2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have wanted a Saab 9-3 for a long time so I looked at one last year, but I figured they were going to restyle them soon, so I waited. I'm glad I did, because the new one looks AWESOME! I got a silver one with all the options. Tan leather, wood trim, heated seats, 6 cd player, fog lights, and power seats. I like the headlights a lot too. they look cool driving at night. Standard satellite radio and onstar is nice too. This thing handles like a dream too. I have the automatic with tiptronic, and it is fun to drive it in tiptronic mode. If you want a high quality, sporty car for under $45,000, you MUST get this car!

Report Abuse

Items per page:
5