2006 SAAB 9-3 Vector Sport review from UK and Ireland

Sat Nav performance below expectation. Dealer confirms many complaints received and that no remedial action available. Up to five minutes to input address and receive limited directions. Often freezes while driving while in London, now I take wife's portable unit. Also gives many false directions.

Phone performance is dire. Can take twenty minutes to come on line. So many complaints from clients.

Intercooler pipe came adrift resulting in virtual breakdown.

Many rattles from interior.

Nice looking car, but spoilt many faults that should not have existed on premium brand car. The Vectra is better.

Performance is sluggish compared with identical Vauxhall unit.

Sound system is very poor in terms of sound quality and outdated in that MP3 capability is not available.

Steering wheel controls are ill conceived.

Seat cushion is too short.

Typical Saab cheapo interior. Poor quality and ill fitting leather.

Uncomfortable gear knob with cheapo painted gear position inset that has worn out.

Cramped rear seating.

Handling is OK, but not great. Has deteriorated noticably over 15K miles.

Air con not very effective.

HID lights are OK, but no match for Vauxhall units. Unforgivable as this is GM's prestige brand.

Some nice plastic finishes and textures.

Idle is both smooth and quiet.

Is a proper car, not a hatchback.

Nice interior.