Faults:

My Brakes went bad around 30,000 miles because I'm just hard on my brakes. Replaced them with ceramic brakes and they are better than ever. There is no brake dust and they are suppose to last longer than the average brakes.

Connection to Starter motor came loose and caused car to suddenly not start one day, minor tighten of screw however at the dealership for $40.

General Comments:

The car is really reliable and I love it! It's a great looking car inside and out and if you're a SAAB enthusiast or not, it'll catch your attention as being different. All SAAB owners love there car for just being safe and different from the other cars on the block. I've had little problems with my car and they were minor or wear and tear problems. If your in the market for a new or used car, definitely stop by your local Saab Dealer, you won't be let down!

Faults:

This has been the worst car we have ever owned. I would NOT recommend anyone to buy a Saab unless they want to spend all their free time at the Saab dealership. This is our second and last Saab we have nothing, but problems with it.

2002 Saab 9-3 SE. Car has always been maintained 100% at the Saab dealership.

1. 40,000 Turbo charger stablizer valve needed changing.

2. 43,000 Turbo charger stablizer valve needed changing again.

3. Fuel sensor needed changing shortly afterwards.

3. 48,000 automatic Transmission needed changing.

4. The engine light is back on again and car left us stranded.

5. Starting problems spark plugs and leads needed changing two times within 150 miles.

It has been back to the dealership 5 times in 4 weeks.

General Comments:

This car has been very unreliable I wouldn't recommend it at all. It's obvious to me that GM hasn't invested anything into the brand to make it reliable. All types of electric problems. This car can only do a maximum of 50 miles before something goes wrong with it. Get a Japanese car instead.

Faults:

The engine makes a noise after sitting for 6 or more hours. The noise sounds similar to a power steering screech, but isn't. It only lasts 45-60 seconds. I've had three mechanic look at it, and none of them know with certainty, but speculate timing chain-related. None of them recommend doing anything with it right now in that it is expensive to replace the timing chain, and there's no guarantee that will eliminate the noise. There aren't any other problems as the power, compression, and temperature are all normal. My guess is that it's taking too long for the oil pump to get oil to the timing chain, but the mechanics say the oil pump seems fine.

The right rear tire or wheel just started making a noise too. Sounds like a blemmished/warped tire or one going flat, which isn't the case. I'll have it checked out next week. Could be a bearing going bad. Seems kind of early with only 67k miles though.

Other than these two things, the car is absolutely fantastic. I bought it off e-bay for only $12,700, and would do it again in a heart beat.

It's much quicker than the 900 Turbo I ahd several years ago. [Got rid of it with 227k miles on it, only because it lost fifth gear and would have cost too much to fix.] This 2002 9.3 is quicker, and as steady, quiet, and powerful at high speeds as my 1987 900 Turbo. Gets less MPG though, only 25-28. My 1987 900 got 33-35 MPG.

Saab blew it with the cup holder though, location, functionality, and design-wise.

If you have any advice regarding the engine noise, pleae e-mail me at crowman266@yahoo.com.

Sharp, sporty, rich looking, fast, and takes curves very well. Turns heads too! Gets lots of positive comments.

I highly recommned this car to anyone who drives fast and is image conscious, as it's quick, sporty, and classy looking.