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The base 9-3 three- and five-door models have been replaced by a value-priced SE five-door.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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  First time Saab Owner. Amazing Car! - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By Yuryi - December 29 - 5:16 pm

  This is my first Saab ever. Enjoyed every minute of it. Does everything you want it to do but with 30-35 mpg. I am sad to have sold it. It sold the next day after putting it in the paper. I will definitely be looking to buy another one

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  1st Saab - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By windogru - October 7 - 2:00 am

  Outstanding first Saab. It is a real joy owning a unique one of a kind car-- it is not a car every one wants but that is their problem.

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  4-door Saab Viggen 2002 - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By Glossyaussie - July 12 - 10:00 am

  Bought this car in January, 2002. Cannot stop driving it. Great over long distances (100 mph feels like 55), great over windy mountain roads, great in stop and go L.A. traffic, and good in the snow. Have yet to go to the Viggen Flight Academy--cant wait to know how to make the car really perform. Saab service has been wonderful. Best feature: Have only seen one other Viggen in Orange County, CA.

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  WONDERFUL CAR - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By Tim G. - June 24 - 2:00 am

  Id buy another...its so classy.

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  Long-time Saab Lover - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By Brad L - May 30 - 10:00 am

  Picked up my 2002 9-3 SE two weeks ago, and have been having a blast! Opted for the 5-speed with premioum pkg and heated seats. The 3-year lease cannot be touched by Audi, BMW, or VW. This baby is deceptive--mild-mannered on the outside, but it can scoot!!

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  Fun car, but not too sporty - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By Jeff - May 24 - 8:26 am

  This car is one of the most reliable cars I have owned. In over 3 years of owning this car, outside of normal maintenance, which by the way was included in the lease, I have had no problems. Tires and brakes need replacement at 27K to 30K miles. Interior had minor integrity issues, but again, all covered when brought in for service. The interior and top squeak in the winter months; I guess to be expected in a convertible. The back seat is spacious for a convertible and one of the main reasons I bought this car. I would recommend this car to anyone looking for a nice, reliable 4 passenger convertible. If looking for a more sport riding convertible, go with the Viggen or Bimmer convertible

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  Love the Car, Hate the Corporation - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By AJ in California - October 24 - 10:00 am

  This is my second Saab and I love the car -- especially the convertible which is sooo much fun to drive with the top down. Only drawback to owning the car: dealing with Saab Corporation! The car may have alot of "soul" but Saab Corporation clearly does NOT given my experience. This is one second time Saab owner who still loves Saab cars but am sorely disappointed by the company who clearly operates on "rules and regulations" (their exact words to me on the phone). Obviously, "profit" and not customer satisfaction reigns surpreme at Saab Corporation!

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  2002 SAAB 9-3 - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By elle1 - October 8 - 10:00 am

  A good, reliable car all around. However, a very creaky, noisy car. It sounds like Im driving a taxi cab. Lots of rattles. Had to take the car in to the dealership several times to fix a rattle in the back seat. Finally they were able to fix it after the third try. Turned out it was a bolt that the factory hadnt tightened. Performance wise its been great. However, already had to replace my breaks two years into my lease. Love the Turbo button. I had a Cadillac before and the Saab, though premium, definitely doesnt have the bells and whistles the Cadillac had.

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  hmo dentist wifes - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By calhoun - July 30 - 10:00 am

  Once you get used to it you realize it is not pleasant driving as there is no ergonomic considerations for the driver. The seat is hard and one must contort to press the gas pedal, with the drivers seat aimed at the left fron wheel and the gas pedal crammed against the transmission tunnel. oh yes, the seat is hard and doesnt soften any with use. In acceleration the tires break loose from the pavement due to undersized rims. In cornering... you think of a ride at Six Flags. The stock sound system is just adequate. First gear is too short and over revs, once the turbo lag kicks in.

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  Beats the Beamer! - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By Brad Fridell - June 17 - 10:00 am

  Coming from a convertible BMW, I couldnt imagine anything else. I was all set to buy it, but my neighbor, a service manager at the Saab dealership, asked me to take a look just for comparison-sake. My plan was to spend 30 minutes at the Saab dealership, and then go buy my new BMW. Well,I never made it to the BMW dealership. Superior engine kick off the line, quieter with the top up or down, better gas milage, much more spacious front and back, more trunk space, more gadgets standard, and much more unique. By the way, the price of the comparably equipped BMW Convertible was about $6,000 more.