Other Saab 9-3 (2002 - 2011) models:

  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Sensible without being boring.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Soft-top envy.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, if Saab still existed. They got this one right.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another convertible – Audi?

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchised

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £16,000

    When did you buy the car?

    June 2009

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Not specially.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Having owned a 900 and 9000 before, I had confidence in the marque.

    What was the dealer like?

    Impersonal.

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Relaxing, with enough poke to deal with tricky situations – or just to have fun.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy.

  • Living with it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Front suspension arm broke – nothing else in 6 years.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Good combination of rear seat and boot space, even when roof down.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    Soft top. Easy to operate and grab any sun going.