Saab 9-3 Hatchback 1998-

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Reasonable value used.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Service cost £512!! Good mpg. Reasonable insurance too.

  • On the road

    Driving

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Good at overtaking, but soggy handling. Better in a straight line rather than round corners, there was never much feedback from the front tyres.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fast enough, but not a quick A road car.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Engine seized at 85mph on motorway, dealer refused to accept they were at fault despite it just having had a major service 150 miles before. Cost over £3,000 to put right.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Not many people know what a Saab stands for.

    Comfort

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Very comfortable, a motorway cruiser.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Appears to be ok.

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Dealer uninterested when things went wrong.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Seized.

    Other

    None.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No