Overview & Reviews

A new in-dash DVD-based navigation system is added to the options list. The 9-3 convertible is now available in entry-level Linear trim.

• Handles well for a front-drive car, frugal yet powerful engines, generous passenger room, class-leading trunk space.

• Suspension should be stiffer on Aero models, ride can be harsh over bumps, interiors lack upscale look and feel, weak stereos.

User Reviews:

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  The best car ever - 2005 Saab 9-3
  By vreilly - November 30 - 10:00 am

  just got my new 9-3 aero and I love it!

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  Excellent Car - 2005 Saab 9-3
  By Rob Aiken - November 8 - 8:53 am

  I have owned my 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear for 7 months now and like it more and more everytime I drive it. Usually when I buy a new car, I start to notice little things about it, that I dont like within a month or 2. That has not happened with my 9-3. In fact, the opposite has happened. I have started to find little things about the 9-3 that I like more after driving it awhile. The suspension and handling on this car are unbelievable. My friend owns a 2005 BMW 325i and after driving my car, wishes he had purchased a Saab 9-3 instead. It is a little cramped in the back seat, but is fine for kids. Or 3 adults in back for short drives. I will always buy Saab now and cant wait for my 9-7x.

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  Saab surprise - 2005 Saab 9-3
  By happy owner - October 29 - 10:33 am

  After selling my old 900s, I looked at VW (Passat), Volvos and Audis. The 900 was okay, but I dont miss it. Then I saw that GM was getting generous with its cash back program, so I decided to give Saab another try. I was glad I did. The interior quality and the handling were better than the Passat or the Volvo v40, and on par with the Audi A4, but 5k cheaper than the Audi. And after cash back, only about 2k more than a VW. The interior and the trunk are larger than any of those competitors, which is great, given the baby seat we recently had to install. The 9-3 offers 99 percent of the quality of a BMW 3 series or Audi A4, but for a lot less money. This car is a steal.

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  So fun. Exclusive. - 2005 Saab 9-3
  By icecold328 - October 21 - 9:50 am

  I went through MANY cars, over 15. This is the most fun car I had. It handles beautifully and the turbo is just something else on it. Its really fun to drive. Quality is one of the best in my eyes. As long as u take care of it, it will last. Its very well built in my opinion. However, dont take it to Saab dealers when it needs a repair or maintenance, they really charge a lot. B/c they expect u to be rich to own a Saab. Rather, find a private mechanic that is good with Saabs. By the way I get at least 36mpg on the highway, and 25 in the city when I drive fast and 28 when I drive economically. Just dont cut corners with its maintenance, give the car what it requires and it will last.

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  Doenst get any better - 2005 Saab 9-3
  By corbin - October 18 - 10:40 pm

  I love this car so much. It handles like it is on rails and feels as solid as a bank vault. The 210 horsepower inline-4 is more than enough power. This car is wonderful at about 85-90mph (quiet and is only reving about 2200 rpm)

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  Saab - Bad Decision - 2005 Saab 9-3
  By jj - October 3 - 5:26 am

  With less than 2600 miles, this car broke down four times. The fifth time I refused to drive it anymore. I had it towed to the dealer and told them to keep it. During one of the episodes the car just stopped while I was driving, luckily I was in a parking lot and only doing about 15 to 20 mph. Saab tried to compete with some of the quality manufacturers and put in too many gadgets. It was tinny and confusing to run. I knew from the get-go that I had made a mistake but was willing to ride it out. Unfortunately this cars time ran out in less than six months. I took a $15,000 hit when I traded this junk in. Live and learn. I no longer drive a Saab and NEVER will again.

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  Boring - 2005 Saab 9-3
  By John - August 22 - 1:36 am

  The electronics in the car dont seem to be all that reliable, but everything else is aesthetically nice and comfortable. One specific problem I found is the new rotors they installed in the 03 and newer are too thin andneed to be replaced much too often. Very fun to drive though, especially the 6 speed.

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  2005 Saab Arc Convertible, Charlotte, NC - 2005 Saab 9-3
  By Brian - August 9 - 2:30 pm

  Overall a great car and very pleased with the purchase. Test drove the BMW 3 series convertible and the Audi A4 convertible, although the performance was not as impressive, the Saab was the most fun to drive. Tons of interior room and of the three by far the most comfortable interior. With the roof up, has a true coupe feeling. I am 61 and with the roof up I have tons of headroom. Did not like the wood trim on the inside of the Arc model and had it changed out for the metal trim. I personally like the ride of the Arc suspension better than the Aero. The automatic is great, and the ability to shift the automatic is great for passing.

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  surprised, fun, quick - 2005 Saab 9-3
  By richard - August 6 - 12:36 am

  I am surprised how much I like this car. I had always had cars with larger engines, so I was pleasantly surprised at the spunk of this 2.0 liter 4 cyl engine, I guess its the turbo. I enjoy the pick-up, the agility, and the nice handling. contrary to the reviews, the stereo is just fine, and I prefer a front wheel drive car, especially in the northeast USA, where we have snow, and a rear wheel car is never a good idea.

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  Wow! Top-down fun in Florida - 2005 Saab 9-3
  By SW-MIMI - August 5 - 4:50 am

  Ive had many convertibles in the past and I finally test drove new models this month. I fell in love with my black on black Aero Saab. I think its much more stylish than the Audi. I felt the BMW inside wasnt as special as the Saab and everything was another fee. My Aero Saab has every extra I could want and more. Drive one today and youll have a new love too!