Used 2009 Saab 9-3 Consumer Reviews
Used 9-3 for sale
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2009 9-3, so we've included reviews for other years of the 9-3 since its last redesign.
More bang for your buck
John B., 02/10/2010
2009 Saab 9-3 Comfort 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 5A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
Editorial reviews rate the SAAB 9-3 low compared to the competition in nearly every category but one - price. The sticker may be high but that doesn't reflect the actual price, which is much lower than the competition. If you are splitting hairs then perhaps the editorial reviews are correct, but for the everyday driver this is a fine car over-loaded with power, comfort, and features compared to other cars in its price range. When my wife and I went to buy a new car she was adamantly opposed to buying a SAAB because of the latest troubles - then she drove it. For the price we got ($23,000) there was no comparison to the Mazda, Honda, Subaru, or Nissan cars we looked at.
Young man's sport sedan
Brian, 01/28/2009
2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
XWD, six-speed manual really make this car fun. It tracks very well in the snow and ice. It rides hard, even over medium quality metro freeways. So much so that on one bump I was tossed upward in the car and hit my head on the ceiling. I have been known to grunt in anticipation of road bumps. Maybe this is because of my bad back and age 43. I had an '87 Saab 900S several years ago in my youth and loved it. My new Saab is fast and fun to drive on smooth roads, but I may have bitten off more than I can chew. A loaded Accord would have been a better choice for me. Discounts made the car affordable, but I anticipate reliability will be below average; it's in the shop as I write this review.
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Uncomfortable Seats!
NOVA SAAB 9.3 Owner, 05/13/2009
2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
Maybe I just got a lemon. The seats on this otherwise wonderfully fine convertible are HORRIBLE. I really don't know what to do and I grimace every time I'm about to get into the car. Just for this reason, I recommend nobody consider this car.
No wonder Saab is bankrupt
TriHill, 08/06/2009
2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
The city mileage totally stinks on this car, between 10-20 mpg. For some reason on the highway, there's a disparity jump to 30-40 mpg. Great car for road trips, but I am a city driver most of the year, so this is not a good car for that. A lot of the electronics and computer systems onboard have bugs in them. I have had to take the car in at least monthly for these annoying fixes. Customer service is poor for things that should be covered by the warranty, particularly within the first year of car ownership where most of the problems have been happening. I will tell you that the first repair service wasn't an oil change...it had to do with changing a light bulb.
Saab-The Bedington Terrier of Cars
Spencer Aronfeld, 07/20/2008
2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I had a Saab 25 years ago and still dream about it. I test drove every car on the market and nothing provided the drive, look, quality and fun of the 9-3 for the price. BMW too expensive. Lexus, too boring. MB too common. This is a unique car. I leased it with an automatic (my only regret so far) in Fusion Blue. Dealer worked hard to make the deal. On Star is a great feature and already worked to unlock my car when I left the keys in side. If you want a unique car with lots of personality, I recommend it. Make sure dealer puts air in tires and balances wheels before you drive off lot if, like mine, it had sat there for months. Saab is a European car owned by GM. Love it!