1998 SAAB 9-3 review from North America
"This car saves you money if you can fix it yourself"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
May need to replace all 4 brakes and all 4 tires tires, which will probably cost about a total $1000 from the dealer, and maybe $100 less at a regular mechanic shop. They were all brand new when I bought the car, so you have to replace those parts every 40,000 miles.
General comments?
This car has been very well reliable and is very safe to drive. This car survived 2 big accidents.
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| Love Hate Relationship |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 160000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 8th July, 2008 |