Saab 9-3 Hatchback (1998 - 2002) 2.3i SE 5d (1998/S) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

What a sucker to buy from this place

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

Most of them have never seen it and most likely never will due to the garage refusing to admit they sold me a lemon.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Probably not, certainly not from Taylor National, North Shields, they have no customer service or or after care.

What are you likely to buy next?

Something with a clutch

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£1,700

When did you buy the car?

May 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

I thought i got a good deal, excellent price, good service history. Car was bought from Taylor National, North Shields

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Saab have a reputation for being solid cars of high quality

What was the dealer like?

Great at taking money from me

What's it like to drive?

for the 3 weeks that it worked it was great, unfortunatley due the major faults and lousy customer service I don't think I'll get to drive it ever again.

What's it like to park?

Great, it's parked in my garage right now, don't think it will be "Unparked" for quite some time

Have you had any problems with the car?

Yes, the clutch completely failed after 380 miles, I called up the car sales place to complain but i was told i'd driven it too hard and had no warranty!

What's most practical about your car?

It doesn't accumulate any miles while its sat in my garage broken.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The hand brake