Saab 9-3 Hatchback 1998-

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A lot of car for the money.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Service and parts aren't cheap.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfortable drive on motorways, wheel spin can be a problem with too much torque on the front wheels.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Excellent mid range pull, but TCS would have been a good idea.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Generally good, but recently had problems starting. New starter motor, not cheap.

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Understated but cool, wolf in sheep's clothing.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    There's a danger of falling asleep on the motorway driving.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    FF Alarm and gearbox render this car pretty well secure.

    Service

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Great service level, but expensive

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Starter motor.

    Other

    New wheel bearings on front.

    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