Overview & Reviews

The 2003 9-3 is an all-new design from top to bottom. It rides on a new platform, has new engines and an interior that's considerably more modern than the previous version.

• Sharp handling, frugal yet powerful engines, generous passenger room, class-leading trunk space, excellent audio systems.

• Some turbo lag at lower speeds, not as vaultlike as some of its European competitors, front-wheel drive also a slight disadvantage.

User Reviews:

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  Great Built Cars - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By Purduegemini - February 6 - 4:03 pm

  This is the best car that I have ever owned. I had a problem with some of the pixels going out of my display. I took it to the dealership and they fixed that plus replaced my door handles, seat belts, lug nuts, full maintance, and the list goes on all for free!! Great built cars.

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  nice car, nice rental - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By jj - February 1 - 10:36 am

  This car hugs the road! This car is sleek and beautiful! This car sucks in the snow with the high performance tires! This car loves being in the shop! (I guess it misses its brothers and sisters at the dealer). Man, I love the way this car handles and looks. But, it goes into the shop every month or two for something new malfunctioning. Tires wear down like crazy. I wish they would have taken time to fix all of the electrical kinks as they did in the styling.

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  Poor Quality although Sharp Exterior - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By carrot - January 23 - 10:00 am

  The car has been in the shop for more than 10 times in less than a year. The engine light is constantly on due to the poor quality of the electronic (e.g., computer)and mechnical design (e.g., brake). It has been the worst car I have ever driven. I will never ever even consider the SAAB brand when I look at any new cars in the future.

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  Great vehicle! - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By Preston - January 23 - 1:43 am

  I love my car. It has been wonderful and only issues have been its common gnomes in the electrical work/displays (funny at times, annoying at others). Comfort is above par and makes daily long drives bearable. Turbo lag is certainly there, but as soon as it realizes that its supposed to go, it does so with awesomeness. Plenty of power and fuel economy to boot. Overall, a wonderful car for my first dive into the luxury branded vehicles.

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  WHAT a car!!! - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By Marc F - January 2 - 10:00 am

  One of the most fun to drive cars Ive ever owned. Saab got it right this time! Went from Saab SE convertible into this sedan thinking it might be a downgrade, was I wrong!! This car is tighter, has less torquey steering, better appointments, better sound system, the list goes on and on! Beats my wifes BMW from the line and to the finish too!

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  A lemon? - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By Saab-ing in NJ - January 2 - 10:00 am

  Are computer glitches common with this car? I loved my new Arc -- until day 2 of owning it, when I had to have it towed in because of a computer glitch that made the car barely move when accelerating from a stop. Ill never feel safe again, because Im afraid of the next computer failure. And safety was a big part of why I chose this car!

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  2003 9-3 Linear - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By Larry DeVivo - December 14 - 5:16 am

  As a life long Saab driver, I can only say I am extremely disappointed in this vehicle. I have been in the repair shop 18 times over 3 years and have not been satisfied that any resolution is in sight with newer models. On a positive note, the handling is fun & what you would expect from Saab. The fuel economy has been good. If not for the repeatedly ridiculous problems from a supposed new car, I would not be writing such a harsh review. I am actually looking at buying a different vehicle for the first time in my life... one that does not need the constant work this car has needed. If I wasnt replacing the wiper motor this week ( 2nd time), I could go shopping!

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  93 is an over-priced Passat!! - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By YSaab? - October 25 - 2:00 am

  Ive been shopping for an entry-level lux cars for about two weeks, and just test drove 93 recently. This skinky car shouldnt even be mentioned with the likes of Lexus IS300, BMW 3s, and Audi A4. Simply put, this car lacks power and its interior looks dirt cheap (like GM Cavaliers). To aggrevate my already disappointed experience, its sleazy salesman told me that you CAN NOT get an automatic transmission option without getting Launch package first, and quoted a price of $31K!!?#. I bet those people who gave 93 a 10 pts, didnt even test drove BMW or Lexus, or must be insane! Get Lexus like I did.

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  I love my Saab - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By Lucy Florses - October 24 - 3:53 pm

  I bought this car new, I had 1 problem with it took it to the dealer, they fixed it. The problem is with a rattle but I have never heard from it since. I love the turbo, it makes you think its a v6. I still get around 32 on highway and 24-29 in town. I never had any electrical problems with it. I have about a 2 hour drive each day and it has suited well. I will always drive saab from now on, this is my second one, the last one was crushed by a drunk driver with my daughter driving, she walked away without a cut.

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  2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By SMann - October 23 - 10:00 am

  Great car for most local driving and when you want to go out for a "fun" drive. The lack of a center arm rest makes it uncomfortable on a long haul.