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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  After a year. . .still in love - 2005 Saab 9-3
  By Tim W - August 30 - 5:30 am

  I have had my Saab for a full year and over 24000 miles, and it still performs as if I had bought it last month. My regular commute takes me on highways, city streets, and curvy backroads and my Saab handles each with alacrity, even in poor weather conditions. I am attracted to Saab for the trifecta of great performance, ample trunk space, and comfortable passenger room; it is rare to find all three in a single vehicle! As far as reliability issues, I have had only two minor issues in a year: a torn door gasket (which was my own fault) and a faulty sensor on the external temperature guage which did not hamper performance. My dealership fixed both promptly and under warranty.

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  2005 Saab 9-3 Linear - 2005 Saab 9-3
  By 1BDSAAB - August 30 - 4:50 am

  Car drives like it is on rails. Very fast and accelerates quickly. Turns heads everywhere. BMW, Audi, and Mercedes dont compare for the cost.

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  Very Enjoyable - 2005 Saab 9-3
  By Michigan - August 24 - 9:56 pm

  Bought it used for the purpose of a new salesmans car. I easily put 50,000 miles on in one year and never had anything major go wrong. Tires, synthetic oil, blah blah blah. The point? No problems. I had been warned by many about a Saabs reliability. This obviously proved untrue. The zero to whatever as many reviews have testified to is nothing to write home about. Its better than most I would say, but passing power with the auto-stick transmission is a blast. The trunk is huge, backseats are small and the overall comfort for the driver is sufficient. Good tires go a long way and I tinted all of the side and rear windows which dramatically improves overall car appearance (I think).

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  Beautiful automobile - blast to drive - 2005 Saab 9-3
  By GKellogg - August 17 - 3:06 pm

  I love this car. Aside from being gorgeous, it is exhilarating to drive. With the manual transmission you can really play with the turbo boost which is what makes this (as well as other Saabs) so fun to drive. The guy with the X5 mentioned he likes not getting as much attention as with his BMW? Nooooooo....lots of stares because its NOT a run of the mill 3-Series that you see on every street corner! Love it.

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  SAAB Rocks!!! - 2005 Saab 9-3
  By Yippee - May 16 - 6:10 pm

  I recently purchased an 05 9-3..Im in Love. I traded in a much loved SUV and couldnt happier that I am getting 33 MPG now vs. the 16 I was getting in the SUV. This car is a blast to drive, I fell in love with it as soon as I pulled out for the test drive. Contrary to what some reviews have said, I get no turbo lag at all - the turbo is best over 80, but also very responsive at lower speeds in 3rd and 4th gear (perhaps they at sissy automatic people). The seats are a dream. This car screams refinement. Ive owned BMWs and they are a dine a dozen on the road.. why look like everyone else - if you are like me this car fits your unique personality and sense of style.

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  Best of the Best - 2005 Saab 9-3
  By RobertB - March 4 - 1:40 pm

  This car is wonderful. The car fits me like a glove, handles well in snow and ice, sound system is great. The trunk space surprised me on how much it can hold. Ive owned many cars over the past 25 years and this Saab convertible is my favorite car of them all.

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  I love my Saab - 2005 Saab 9-3
  By BEV WALKER - December 15 - 12:20 pm

  Excellent except for a few turbo lags. On a whole, Im very happy with its performance. I really appreciate my cargo space with the back seats that fold forward. Missing are: locking glove compartment, and mirror controls that light at night.

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  A4, A6 & IS lover converted to 9-3 fan - 2005 Saab 9-3
  By Cork93 - October 1 - 10:10 pm

  Ive never been a Saab enthusiast until I saw my 9-3 with Navi. & all the ground effects & options of the V6 but with the 210 horse 4cyl. It is an awesome car to drive. I hope the reliability will be there for years to come.

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  My Swedish Souvenir - 2005 Saab 9-3
  By topdownarc - September 6 - 1:33 pm

  I love driving my 9-3 Arc! It handles with ease the secondary, curving roads I drive on daily. (and I like to drive it fast...) It averages 26 MPG on my rural roads. Ive had the car almost a year and havent had any problems with it. It was our second European Delivery purchase and well certainly purchase future cars in the same manner.

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  Fun to Drive - 2005 Saab 9-3
  By AZ - August 30 - 1:10 pm

  Just drove to Long Island, NY from Michigan and it was great. Handling, driving performance - especially on curves was excellent, a fun car to drive. Gas mileage was 35 mpg.