2003 SAAB 9-3 Linear review from UK and Ireland
"It ticks all the boxes: safe, quick, roomy, comfortable and reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Stereo unit was replaced after about a year... radio was occasionally losing stations.
No other problems.
General comments?
I've now owned 2 9-3's, a 5 door previous model and a sports saloon (150bhp) since 2003. I've enjoyed both, but particularly the current car which is strong, safe, quick and comfortable. I'm now changing to an estate, but sadly don't like the sportswagon's design that much and the 9-5 is getting a bit long in the tooth. So instead, I'm buying a BMW 3 series touring. The Saab has set a high standard in terms of my satisfaction as a driver, without any compromise to the safety or comfort of passengers or cargo. It has also been as reliable as a clock and, by the common consensus of many friends, is a handsome car to look at. So now I'll get to find out first hand if the BMW is worthy of the critics acclaim, or if it's simply a case of the emperor's clothes. It will have to do very well to push the sports saloon into second place in my affections.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8T Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 39000 miles |
| Previous car | SAAB 9-3 |
| Date of Entry | 29th January, 2007 |