Overview & Reviews

The base 9-3 three- and five-door models have been replaced by a value-priced SE five-door. High-performance Viggen models get a new interior color and a carbon-fiber instrument panel.

• Comfy interior, versatile hatchback model, powerful turbocharged engines.

• Controls not always intuitive, torque steer in Viggen models.

User Reviews:

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  2nd Saab - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By Previous owner - May 9 - 10:00 am

  I am very satisfied with my 02 9-3 SE. This is my first automatic Saab and its just as peppy as my 99 9-3 was in a 5-speed. I enjoy the benefits of traction control and On-Star in this new model. Cant say enuf to praise the car or the dealership, Just Saab. They go out of their way to please the customer. The old saying that the customer is always right applies here.

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  Steel Gray Hunchback - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By robg3176 - April 28 - 11:10 pm

  My wife called it a hunchback, so it is my Steel Gray Hunchback. Was looking around for another car actually, and test drove it, didnt feel right, and the one I wanted was sold. But I saw this one, and it had tint and a built in alarm. I was looking for utility, such as a hatchback to lug things around. 4 doors too. I also required better gas mileage since gas prices were sky rocketing. Also, power with torque to go up hills and turns. Alas, I test drove this 2002 Saab 9-3 SE: has leather seats, and more power than normal. It is a 4cylinder turbo auto, more economical than a 6cyl, with just as much power because of the turbo. Driving it ever since and my wife and I love it.

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  Saab 9-3 SE - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By Terry Williams - January 12 - 2:00 am

  Ive already clocked over 6000 miles but it hardly feels like Ive done a thousand. I have had so much fun driving this car, more than any other Ive owned. For Quality,Comfort, performance, Value for money and individuality, there isnt a car that Ive seen or driven lately that can beat it...Love IT, best thing I have ever bought.

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  Been great - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By dkp - November 10 - 4:56 am

  Today I hit 120,000 on my Saab. My repairs have totaled less than $1000; brakes, temp gauge sensor, mass airflow sensor. Love: acceleration, fuel economy, handling in snow/ice, cargo room. Dislike: rear passenger room, cupholders, pedal placement (too close together for my clodhoppers). Also dislike having to move the front seats up to fold the rear seats flat.

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  Viggen, a classic sleeper car - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By VIGGEN LOVER - July 29 - 5:13 am

  Amazing car. Engineered like no other. Find a good honest mechanic and you will be fine. Avoid GM like the plague. Use resources for parts and advice and learn to turn a wrench. In no time you will know more about your car than the harried GM mechanics who mistake it for a Sunfire. A few mods and PRESTO! you have a 400 hp fire breathing monster. In my experience, this is an incredibly well thought out car which is engineered like no other.

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  A fun car to drive! - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By RRuiz - April 25 - 10:00 am

  This car is just too much fun. I love it ability to accelerate from a high speed to an even higher speed!! :o) Im going to get a lot of speeding tickets with this baby!

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  Viggen - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By From BMW to SAAB - March 2 - 10:00 am

  This is my forst SAAB after driving several BMWs (All 3 series). The viggen shows a far better built an finish than the BMW. Viggen however, is not as tamed as the BMW. It requires driver attention. This car can deliver a lots of performance - but make sure that your driving is also up to the task. +

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  Shes my Saababy - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By AT Hiker - February 17 - 7:36 am

  Shes so sweet ... shes so fine ... and Im glad that she is mine! I had a 1995 Saab SE Turbo convertible that I loved so much that when she started to get "long in the tooth" I traded her in on this newer version. Fast! Fun! Luxurious yet has a true sports car feel! Unbelievable gas mileage (30s on the highway) and I constantly get comments from old and young alike, "Nice car"! She is everything a summer car should be.

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  My 1st 4-door - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By Cheryl763 - January 29 - 2:00 am

  Having to give up my 2-door sport vehicle and buy a 4-door family sedan for the first time, we looked at upscale sedans. I drove the Saab last & loved it. The seats are comfortable & the trunk space roomy. The car has nimble handling & a pleasure to drive. I opted for the manual tranmission & premium package. The turbo engine makes up for the VTEC engine that I had. The visability is great, as there are limited blind spots. Having the ignition in the floor is odd, but it is a neat feature. Other then that, the car is truly a dream to drive and own! Guilford Saab is a great dealer, highly recommend both them and the car.

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  She keeps on going and going... - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By wb - January 28 - 4:43 am

  I have 75,000 miles on my 2002 Saab and the past 20,000 have been the most exciting... with the stainless steel exhaust system, K&N filter and chip for the engine, my Saab is as fast as anything that Ive driven, and she gets 35 mpg almost all of the time. Drop her into second and floor it? Woosh!