2001 SAAB 9-3 SE review from UK and Ireland
"Comfortable, solid and relaxed high speed cruiser"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
General comments?
Very quiet - sometimes cruise on motorway in 3rd gear without noticing the extra noise.
Good looking car with solid feel, no rattles yet.
Excellent rear storage. Can carry chairs etc with rear seats down, pity new model not also hatchback.
Strong relaxed performance.
Steering feels a little vague for high speed cornering, car best on motorways.
Comfortable front seats for me, although some people find the active head rests hard on the neck. Very little legroom in rear, although nicer headrests.
Automatic climate control great - although sometimes need to add fan to clear condensation.
Ride could be softer on rough roads.
Would like more storage spaces in front - eg for specs case.
Long front bumper means I have scraped car park edges and other cars a few times - my previous 4x4 was much easier to park.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0t Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 19000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda CR-V |
| Date of Entry | 19th January, 2003 |