1998 SAAB 9-3 2.0T S review from UK and Ireland
"Cheap turbo fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Gearbox leak.
Front suspension legs rusted mot failure.
General comments?
The car has been great fun. It is the 185bhp version and goes really well.
Unfortunately you pay for the performance at the pumps. It averages 18mpg round town, but will double that on a run.
It has been 100% reliable and is a nice drive.
The heated front seats are nice on a cold morning.
I will not bore anyone with I beat whatever car; the 0-60 of 7.5 seconds is believable if you can stop the front wheels from spinning. Well done Saab for the 195 tyres on 15 inch wheels and no traction control.
I will be sad to see it go, but I cannot justify the amount of petrol I put in the thing.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 94000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 97000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 5 Series |
| Date of Entry | 2nd March, 2007 |