2003 SAAB 9-3 Linear review from North America
"High maintenance, sexy looks, recurring problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Sway bar crunch when hit pot holes. Fixed twice; already recurring once more.
Audio system went out. Dealer supposedly fixed. Went out again same day picked up from dealer.
Transmission slippage (engine rev).
Door locks going doesn't open from inside. passenger side.
High maintenance. Lack of quality dealer/mechanics. You will be
General comments?
This car is like an injury prone world class athlete.
Like a dime chick with baggage.
The looks will definitely draw you in.
Sport transmission, lets you feel every pot hole regardless of size.
Handles great, ESPECIALLY in snow.
High maintenance for not being a BMW or Benz.
Always something wrong with it. And it's always recurring.
LEMON. Maybe the later models are better.
Spent over 4000 in maintenance cost for various defects.
Don't get 03 model (first year of the design change)
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 57000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 71000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 7th March, 2008 |