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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  Saab Story - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By tidegolf - November 16 - 10:00 am

  My Saab has had nothing but problems from day 2. The car runs rough and had engine and brake issues within the first 6 months. Continual trips to the service department are getting so routine that the personnel know my voice when I call. I am sure all Saabs are not like mine......or at least one would hope they arent

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  Too many problems - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By help wanted - October 17 - 7:50 am

  The problems include, window failure, Onstar malfunctions, transmission slipping, brake problems, plastic door hardware falling off, rattling plastic in the dash. My car has been to the dealer 10 times in 19 months. Save your time & money! By the way - Saab corp has been no help. Local dealer sales dept. offered an insulting buyback option. As you read this & other 9-3 reviews, dont you think its strange about 20% of the cars have the same problems Ive experienced??

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  Too many problems - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By John St. - October 14 - 7:36 am

  The problems include, window failure, Onstar malfunctions, transmission slipping, brake problems, plastic door hardware falling off, rattling plastic in the dash. My car has been to the dealer 10 times in 19 months. Save your time & money! By the way - Saab corp has been no help. Local dealer sales dept. offered an insulting buyback option. As you read this & other 9-3 reviews, dont you think its strange about 20% of the cars have the same problems Ive experienced??

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  Huge Disappointment! - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By halloween - May 6 - 10:00 am

  LOVED my 2000 Saab 9-3. HATE my 2003 9-3. How anyone who claims to have driven a Mercedes Benz or BMW has the nerve to suggest that this car is a great alternative with a more attractive price tag. They either have to have their heads examined or they are liars and have never stepped foot into either of those car models before. This car is nothing more than a Grand Am with a Saab logo on it. Do yourself a favor and bite the bullet and buy the 3 Series BMW like I am instead of going through the agony of owning this car - it is the worst!!!

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  Bland GM product - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By Zeke - April 27 - 2:00 am

  This is an example of how GM can engulf and ruin a smaller company. This car is bland, uninteresting, and full of cheap touches from GM. I have owned Saabs for years, and loved their quirky personality, uniqueness, and practical hatchback design. No more. This car is built on the same platform as a Pontiac Grand Am. Why waste your money on a cheap GM product with a Saab label on it.

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  Do Not BUY A SAAB!!! - 2003 Saab 9-3
  By Saab Consumer - February 4 - 10:00 am

  I was thrilled when I bought my new Saab 9-3. Less than a month into this car, all hell broke loose! So much for a reliable car, in less than 10 months my car has been in the shop 23 times. Saab Corporate has refused to buy the car back stating that is has to break at least once more to qualify under the Lemon Law. Go to BMW, Audi...anywhere, but to a Saab, trust me, I widh I had!