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.
Fun Car! 2008 9.3 Aero Sedan 6Sp
LG Saab 9.3 Aero, 03/23/2018
2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 4dr Sedan (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My ship pulled into Bahrain back in 2008 and I saw this car at a Military Dealer by the Pier. I test drove it and 20 minutes later I was back with check from the bank. The car gets up and goes and is easy to shift. I was driving this around for several years in Hawaii before moving to Virginia. City miles are not that great but it does great on the freeways. I had the leather seats and bose sound system. Pros: Performance, styling, bose sound system, leather interior, smooth transmission Cons: Expensive repairs, SAAB no longer exists
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Blast to Drive
Garry Neel, 07/24/2008
2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X 4dr Sedan AWD (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've owned a 9.5 Areo in the past (which I loved), but this is like nothing Saab has ever offered. Quality is outstanding, not one problem so far; performance is amazing, especially for the price. The six speed manual transmission really adds to the true sports car feel and driving experience/control.
2009 Saab 9-3 for sale near you
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Nice Car at a discount
Michael, 03/21/2009
2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I just bought my Saab a week ago and in my short time I am very happy with the car. It is a bit noisy with the top up in traffic but the stereo does a good job of helping to overcome that. The engine is energetic and delivers good around-town acceleration, the transmission is slow to downshift in the standard driving mode. Visibility is ok, but the soft top does create some blind spots when up. My fuel mileage was ok for first two tanks - avg 21.5mpg with mostly city driving. I like this car, but couldn't see spending $44k for it as on the original sticker. If you get a good deal, enjoy - if not, I think the other Swede might be a bit classier for the same loot.
'08 9-3 Aero Sportcombi XWD - Great car!
simul8guy, 01/20/2009
2008 Saab 9-3 Aero SportCombi 4dr Wagon (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Contrary to some of the criticisms in the Edmunds model review, this car is a great looking performer that's very satisfying to drive. It's amazing how quickly you get to 70 without pushing the go pedal very far. Great ride on the highway, this car is a cruiser! I've been getting doubletakes in this car that I'd never get in most of the other non-descript cookie cutter designs out there. The Sportcombi is very versatile without the typical station wagon look (I think it looks better than the sedan). With the incentives currently available on the '08 model this car should definitely be on your short list.
Sporty, gorgeous, and luxurious for less
Denis, 06/08/2008
2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T SportCombi 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
While this 9-3 is not built to the same standard the original 900 was, this 9-3 still got the Saab character (read: a blast to drive!), and it's a high-quality car overall with mostly European-made parts. We got some $5,000 off sticker with the GM incentives and dealer discounts, and that blows away ANY other car in this price range. The styling is super gorgeous (we got a white Combi with 17-inch wheels), the interior both looks luxurious and is insanely comfortable, and engine pick-up is excellent even with the 4-cyl engine! There are copious amounts of space, both for cargo and large people. Some plastics in the interior could be improved, but at the price we paid - no complaints.