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

  • Summary

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What does this car say about you?

    Don't care, I didn't buy it to be a status symbol.

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

    Don't care.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes. Even though they no longer make them, I would seriously consider getting another one.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Another economical 4 door saloon.

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Independent

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £9,000

    When did you buy the car?

    September 2011

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Had a Mazda6 to part ex, Dealer too a bit of persuading and eventually gave a price I was happy with. The screen price of the Saab was bang on WhatCar's valuation.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    Had owned one previously and was very reliable.

    What was the dealer like?

    Easy to talk to, didn't want to negotiate initially but when I started to walk he came after me.

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Hold the corners well, very relaxing cruising on the motorway.

    What's it like to park?

    Easy, as is not too wide and has tarts reverse parking sensors.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Air con needed a regas, but nothing else.

    What's most practical about your car?

    Its a well proportioned 4 door, that can have 3 blokes in the back without sitting on each other.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    AUX socket, a must in this mp3 world.