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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  Quick Review - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By Mavv23 - June 2 - 2:00 am

  Simply put--this is by far the best GM sedan on the market. Moreover, when I matched it against the stiff entry- level luxury class, it was by far the best value for the luxury offered. But,I did have the GM discount--a whopping 3400.

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  Overwhelming experience!! - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By LUV4SAAB - May 27 - 2:00 am

  I bought my new 9-3 Sport Sedan about a month ago, and let me tell you, I wish this car were out 3 years ago!! The styling of this new Saab is outstanding. This is the first Saab Ive owned, and heads are turning as I drive. The power in the Linear model is great. I love the ability to switch from auto to manual for a little more excitement in driving. The sales staff I worked with was phenomenal as well. Ive never had such a positive and honest car buying experience.

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  saab 9-3 nightmare car - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By Erik the great - May 17 - 10:00 am

  This car WILL NOT and DOES NOT work or drive well after 85000 miles.....its worth more in parts and pieces than it is put together. If saab really makes jet fighters..............theyre FALLING OUT OF THE SKY. This is by far the most unrelaible foriegn car available in the us market, notwithstanding Jaguar.

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  Saab 9.3 se is fantastic - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By Alexandra Solomon - May 17 - 10:00 am

  A solid good looking fun car. Grabs the road tight and is very fast. Very comfortalbe and take curbs like a porshe.

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  Fun to drive, great mpg - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By heilig - May 5 - 3:50 pm

  I have had some problems with this car (HVAC fan broke twice, emission control blower, front lights burned out), but all in all this has been a fun to drive, economical car. I drive between 75 and 80 MPH and regularly get 32 MPG at these speeds. Acceleration when driving 55 to 90 MPH is excellent.

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  Love my Saab - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By ChuckInReno - April 9 - 10:00 am

  Ive driven 120 miles to test drive this car 3 times now, and each time has been a blast. So much so, that Ive ordered one for European delivery to coincide with my summer vacation. If you want a BMW, then buy it. BUT - I test drove the 325 several times, and, maybe its me, but I prefer the distinctive styling of the 9-3. It doesnt look like every any other car, the back seat can fit humans, and it drives great. Im no race-car driver, but the performance of the 9-3 impressed the heck out of me. This is a great all-around sports sedan.

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  Not overly impressed - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By MikeC - April 3 - 10:00 am

  I must admit, part of this is my own fault. I test drove a Vector model since it was the only manual transmission model the dealer had. I then bought an Arc to save some $$$. Well the difference in handling is very noticable. My Arc is too softly sprung to offer top-notch handling. Plus the seats are much less supportive than in the Vector. A major improvement over previous Saabs but still no BMW or Audi.

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  Still Get Compliments on the Car - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By Harry 19 - March 27 - 7:56 am

  I did have some fairly minor mechanical problems the first year, all of which were covered under warranty--nothing since. The car still turns heads after all this time--people assume I paid a lot more for it than I did. The ride is a little stiff and the model has improved since 2003. I still enjoy it and never had some of the mechanical problems that other 03 owners seem to have encountered. I enjoy driving the car and will probably buy a 9-3 again but hope to be able to keep this one going another few years at least--I dont use it much more than 7,500 miles a year and if I can avoid any major problems expect to hold it until it dies.

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  03 Saab 9-3 linear - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By per - March 23 - 2:00 am

  this car has offered a nice contrast to the 10 year old Camry I have been driving for about just as long a time. The Saab offers a firm ride,excellent handling,only average pick uproads of Ithas plenty of gidde-up after 40m.p.h.as it wants to eat up the roads as they come at you. The brakes aree excellent and the stick 5 speed feels precise with an easy throw. However, off the line, you cant get it out of first soon enough. So far so good, I am happy with my puchase. This car has offered a nice change from the vanila feel of japanese cars. For not a lot of money-I feel I got into the sports sedan category. Lets see about reiliability

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  Saab 2003 - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By Lee - February 18 - 4:00 am

  It is a very fun vehicle to drive.