2001 SAAB 9-3 SE convertible review from North America
"Fun, but extremely expensive to maintain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Blown motor at 91,000
AC compressor went at 86,000
Fuel Pump had severe leak at 51,000
Bad DICE computer at 42,000.
General comments?
Car is a hoot to drive, fast, goes like stink and sticks to the road like glue. Cabin is tight, but well done. Engine and systems reliability is terrible for a car at this price point or any for that matter.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 200 miles |
| Most recent distance | 91500 miles |
| Previous car | Geo Tracker |
| Date of Entry | 25th February, 2007 |