1999 SAAB 9-3 5 door base review from North America
"This Swedish buggy is nice when it runs and the turbo kicks hard"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Parking brake doesn't work.
Ignition module failed.
$500 90,000 mile service.
Sunroof stopped working.
Rust bubbles from bad repair after car was hit.
General comments?
This car is a nice car when things were working. I would buy another Saab (this is our 6th), but not another 9-3. This car has cost more in the year we have owned it than our `03 9-5.
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  | Never had problems until now |
| Good car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 87000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 89500 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Mystique |
| Date of Entry | 26th March, 2006 |