2003 SAAB 9-3 linear review from North America
"Total lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Turbo valve has gone out 4 times in a period of 6 weeks. After each repair, it fails again in anywhere from 1 day to 2 weeks. At each failure, the car is drivable, but has no turbo boost.
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| This was my second and last Saab |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 12000 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 9-3 |
| Date of Entry | 18th January, 2004 |