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.
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.
Wow - Great Deal on Great Car
RTP Econo Driver, 05/17/2010
2009 Saab 9-3 Touring 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Took advantage of SAABs troubles to purchase a 9-3 at 0.0% financing. Got the stripper model - no roof - manual passenger seat - 6 speed manual. Bright red. Great car. Downside - no heated seats - no fog lights. Upside - roomy. No matter what Consumer Reports said, build quality is top notch. Shifter little balky, but no worse than previous Audi's. Clutch very easy. Turbo took a week to get used too, but concerns over torque steer overblown. Gas mileage is really good - surprisingly so. Went from a Cad CTS to a Mazda6 to cut payments and get more gas mileage - after 1 year - went to SAAB with - lower payments and better gas mileage!
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SAAB Strikes Gold In 2008 - 2011 Models
Kohlbee, 10/11/2010
2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have owned 5 SAABs - a 1983 900, 1989 900 S, 1990 900 S convertible and 1997 900 S convertible. The 2008 has zero remaining interior parts from its original designs, aside from the headlight and windshield washer logos printed on the corresponding controls. The 2008 thus far has had zero issues or electrical problems that were found in previous models. The quirkiness is thankfully still part of SAAB's design; its ignition, is located in the middle console, similar to the original floor concept. The Swedish flavor is still present, as is its outstanding and unusual exterior design. I would recommend SAAB redesign the rear to = original SAAB concept, versus its current generic square format.
Total Drivers Car
beren, 07/01/2011
2008 Saab 9-3 Turbo X 4dr Sedan AWD (2.8L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car on day -1 and now 50K miles later I can say I'm glad I did. As a total package this car cannot be beat. Does it go 0-60 with an M3 - no of course not. As a total experience this car rocks - decent off the line performance, great handling, no bling-bling crap, and a decent back seat.
Tough love
jay molluso, 04/03/2016
updated 10/12/2021
2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Love my Saab and now the car had a total electrical meltdown for a half an hour. Then it started again. The shop ran their scAn and checked it out and cannot find a problem! This happened a week ago. Will I love it or lease it???? Update. Meltdown occurred several years ago. No problem since then . update never had the electrical problem again. The car is now 10 years old and ,with 41,000 miles runs beautifully. Just had it detailed and had to replace the top about 6 months ago($2000 ouch). still love my SAAB
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