2003 SAAB 9-3 Vector review from UK and Ireland
"In general I'm happy with the car, but I'm a bit frustrated that it could have been a lot better"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Seat has sagged at the bolster on the driver's side.
Cup holder broken off.
CD not ejecting.
Drivers side mirror problems (seems that the mounting that holds the glass to fixing is broken, which results in a loss of movement).
General comments?
More power than expected, and handles well.
Road noise is high.
Interior squeaks.
Poor build quality.
Paint is coming off some plastics inside car,
on switches for example.
THIS CAR HAS THE WORST STEREO KNOWN TO MAN!!!!! Every car I've ever owned has had a better stereo than this. BTW, I have the 4 speaker version, I couldn't believe when I heard it for the first time, the sound quality is a joke.
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| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 TiD turbo diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 63000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Cougar |
| Date of Entry | 6th March, 2009 |