Saab 9-3 Coupe 1998-
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    More spec and performance for the cash than an M3.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    28mpg and no reliabilility issues.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Watch the understeer in second. A beast in 3rd or 4th.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Masses of torque for overtaking. If anything, too much.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Not one problem in 2.5 years.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    No one knows what it is or what it can do - just how I like it. It's a wolf in sheep's clothing!

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Saab seats and ride are superb.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Cat 1 alarm immobiliser and the gearbox lock make it secure - check the ratings...

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Hard to comment as nothing has ever gone wrong.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes