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The base 9-3 three- and five-door models have been replaced by a value-priced SE five-door.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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  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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  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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  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.

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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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  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!