Faults:

The car seemed to have problems with the engine management system at first, which did cause a minor inconvenience on the motorway. The dealer did replace the entire computer unit during the next week under warranty.

Furthermore I had the driver's seatbelt replaced due to a problem with the tensioner, a slight problem with the GPS unit which was fixed with a software update, a new motion-sensor for the alarm system, a new unit for the electronic stability program and a new CD player. All these items were replaced under warranty and were done expertly without any hassle by the dealer.

General Comments:

This is my third Saab, and I must admit that this is the very best car I have ever owned, not withstanding the fact that it has been to the dealers a few times for some problems. It handles brilliantly, has a high degree of comfort and looks very nice indeed. And let's be honest here, which other car manufacturer can offer a complete car like this, with the same level of comfort and luxury, for the price of the Saab?

Faults:

Remote Central Locking Battery & Blue tooth software malfunction - quickly rectified with updated download.

General Comments:

Beautiful looking car, specially with the vector body kit, also cabin is truly unique and ergonomics are a joy.

Only bug bear is the mobile phone bracket inconveniently placed at the height of passenger's right-hand knee.

And no, its not a tarted Vauxhall Vectra, it's a diesel with mind blowing torque. Easily out accelerate most cars on the road from 40 - 80 mph in Fifth gear!

Faults:

I have small annoying problems:

I had an On-star malfunction the first month.

The rear cup holder doesn't like to lock back into place once you open it.

I have a small amount of wind noise, coming from the rear passenger side.

The most irritating problem is a rattling noise from what seems to be located in the front on the passenger side.

General Comments:

The seats seamed uncomfortable at first, especially the headrests because they are pitched forward and don't go down as far as the 900 models, but I'm used to them now and they feel fine.

The overall performance of this car is certainly much different than my 900s. I have the sport suspension which rides a little harder, but she corners and drives like a dream.

I'm still trying to get used to the turbo. I don't care for the lag from the time you hit the gas to when it kicks in, it's just not smooth.

Faults:

Nothing as yet.

General Comments:

The Saab 9-3 Vector 1.8T. What a car!

I recently drove it into the City, through the South of London to test the car's ability to handle random, poor/crazy urban driving and it handled beautifully.

In a city of BMW's, Mercedes and the odd Lexus, the SAAB 93 sport has charisma and stands out indeed.

Its 150BHP is more than enough to pull away from the lights and other cars to get to the other side before, in typical London style, the road merges into a single lane.

I used to drive a BMW 323 which cost about £3k more when it was new. Put the SAAB next to a BMW 3 series and there's no comparison. The SAAB wins hands down. For looks, for performance, for features, for comfort, for that big grin on your face.

The interior is very well decked out in leather. Leather seats, leather steering wheel, leather gear gaitrr, leather trim. Beautiful car.

When they said that BMW is the 'Ultimate driving machine', their marketing department forgot to sit in the SAAB 93. Its comfortable on roads and boy does it go round those tight corners on a country road. It sticks like glue to the road.

Take it from me buy one, as I believe when the SAAB gets more exposure, they'll become the new 'BMW' and sadly BMW will be a has been.