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The base 9-3 three- and five-door models have been replaced by a value-priced SE five-door.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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  Saabs the one - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By driver dave - January 18 - 10:00 am

  Leased a saab 9-3 in August and I am extremely pleased with the price and performance. My previous vehicle was a BMW 740i which was flawless. However, performance was delivered with a premium price. The saab gives top performance at a reasonable price (especially with the rebate). As you would expect, the ride is not comparable (comfort wise)however, the saab is not in the same social class. Love the saab, highly recommend it.

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  My Saab 9-3 - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By mbest - December 4 - 8:43 am

  If you want a car thats fun to drive, nimble and responsive this is a great car. If you need to have a large interior with room to move around, it isnt for you. I guess you have to sacrifice something for the fun. Once you get used to it, you may never want to drive anything else.

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  So much potential but alas !! - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By Dave - October 15 - 8:10 pm

  2002 9-3 SE auto hatch with 125K. Loads of power in a practical package - especially in Sport mode. Best drivers seat ever! Would be a keeper but for constant repairs (antenna mast; squeaky brakes; center exhaust pipe; shocks; CPS; alternator; etc etc) and premium gas! Thank goodness the new engine cassette was a recall! Too bad, I guess they were right when they said SAAB stands for Swedish Auto Always Broken. 2009 Mazda 6 or Accord will take the 9-3s place in the garage. Sushi for herring I guess.

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  A New Saab Owner - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By specan48 - September 18 - 10:00 am

  When I decided to get an entry level luxury sedan, I looked at several vehicles, including BMW and Volvo. I chose the Saab just because of the test drive. If you are at all waivering on what type of car and the Saab is a little out of your price range, dont test drive it. Youll have to leave with it, whether you can afford it or not! Im surprised at its speed with so little horsepower.

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  A Good Saab Story - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By Kingkhan - August 26 - 10:43 am

  What a super vehicle! Saab somehow manages to smoothly combine practicality with performance. I challenge anyone to find another vehicle in the 9-3s price range with comparable performance and design features. Reb Brown at Saab of Thousand Oaks (California) provided us with superior service, as well as a straight-forward deal.

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  Great Convertible - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By Andrew - August 22 - 12:56 am

  I purchaced my SAAB in 2006 with 50000 miles. The car now has 85000 and has had few problems besides routine repairs (front brakes, new battery, tires) the only problem I have had is the digits burning out on the Saab Information Display (SID). I sent the unit away for inexpensive repair and have had no further problems. I change the oil regularly and use synthetic. The car is fun to drive, convertible hood works well. Great engine. Sufficient power from the turbo. The suspension is not as good as the 3 series BMW but on the whole I am very pleasd. The car depreciates rapidly intitially making it a great used car bet.

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  awesome - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By linda g - August 8 - 8:33 am

  This is my second Saab. Wanted a convertible. Test drove and purchased in 20 minutes. Fun to drive, especially S mode. Classy lines and would be difficult to match snobby look when behind the wheel.

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  The non-conformist - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By CEN19 - June 1 - 7:23 pm

  Such a neat car. Despite being replaced in 2003 by a newer model, this generation of the 9-3 still turns heads (especially after a wash and wax). Build quality is very good, and the cabin materials are all high quality. Interior controls are a model of Swedish design efficiency. Friends with an Audi and a BMW say the Saabs leather is much better than what they have in their vehicles. Torque steer is obvious under hard acceleration from a stop, but on the highway, this car can fly. Midrange passing power is awesome. Braking is equally good. Reliability has been good - only a few problems which were covered under warranty. This car has never left me stranded.

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  Fun car with lots of storage - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By BMV - February 9 - 12:46 pm

  Ive owned this Saab for 2 and a half years. Purchased it used with 58k miles. It will reach 90k soon. Very fun to drive. Turbo lag is minimal. Feels taut at high speeds, nice steering feedback. But wait, this is a family car. The trunk is huge for strollers, golf clubs and oversized stuffed animals from the in-laws. Pulled the hatch cover off recently and packed it to the window for a week long trip to the mountains. It is a quirky Euro car though. Strange issues like Purge Valve throwing CEL codes, bad crank position sensor stranding my wife when the engine compartment got hot (would not start, the fix was to squirt cold water at it). Find yourself a Saab specialist you can trust.

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  The road less traveled - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By ChrisN - January 24 - 2:00 am

  I always admired Saabs for their unique appearance. You dont see too many of them on the road so they always stood out and caught my eye. After several test drives and reading lots of reviews, I finally bit the bullet and drove out of the dealer with a 2002 9-3 SE last January. Ive had the car just over a year now and have never regretted my decision, I love this car.