2006 SAAB 9-3 Aero review from UK and Ireland
What things have gone wrong with the car?
SID flickering - fixed under warranty.
Lumbar support broke - fixed under warranty.
Rear alu sport combi tailgate had corrosion from poor paint finish - fixed under warranty.
Engine has Hirsch map, it had to be re hirsched due to over boosting - under warranty.
Drivers seat doesn't wear well. Lots of rattles from door cards and rear tailgate. Fixed under warranty. I've managed to fix most myself..
General comments?
Previous cars I've owned are a Mondeo ST220 (226PS) and currently also own a 2001 XKR with the Supersport pack (Brembo, retuned CATS, steering etc).
The car is generally quite quick in the low to mid range. 275bhp with 300lb/ft at 2000rpm and 90% of that available from 1500rpm makes for effortless acceleration.
It is faster than the ST220, but definitely not as stable as the ST220 on autobahns at 100-140mph or as nice to drive. I also have the Hirsch upgraded brakes fitted as well, which still aren't great.
IMHO the car is let down by poor interior build and an overly stiff suspension.
A good car let down by cost cutting.
Fuel consumption is good though. I easily get low mid 30s at UK motorway speeds.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 16000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 30000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mondeo |
| Date of Entry | 28th April, 2009 |