1999 SAAB 9-3 review from Netherlands
"Nice car, relatively quick, makes a statement"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Ventilator controls broken twice
Fuel cap broken.
General comments?
Fast and comfortable kilometer-eater.
This thing is fast, provided you keep it in the turbo range. On the motorway, there aren't many cars able to keep up once you shift down into 4th and metal it... provided the airco is off. That cooling system takes a lot of power!
Steering and handling could be better. It's not as sharp and direct as I wished, but it's okay nonetheless.
Shifts are somewhat knotty and getting the thing in first gear can be awkward.
Slightly noisy when compared to todays standards, but not seriously loud or anything.
The controls are somewhat heavy. It has a big steering wheel for a reason and the clutch can be too much when stuck in yet another traffic yam.
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| Good car |
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| Love Hate Relationship |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0t Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 80000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Peugeot 306 |
| Date of Entry | 4th September, 2006 |