Overview & Reviews

Saab changed the car's name to the 9-3, giving it a mild exterior freshening to boot. Around midyear, a high-output version of its 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder (making an amazing 200 horsepower) becomes the standard engine in the uplevel SE five-door and SE Convertible models equipped with a manual transmission. All SEs also get new five-spoke 16-inch alloy wheels. All five-speed manual 9-3s get revised gearbox ratios and a numerically higher (4.05-to-1) final drive ratio for better off-the-line feel. A revised 9-3 interior headliner provides more padding for increased protection in the event of a crash. And five-door SE variants add an integrated driver-seat armrest and a centrally located cupholder that swings out from the instrument panel.

• Comfy interior, versatile hatchback model, torquey turbo motor, quirky personality.

• Controls not always intuitive, offbeat image, spotty build quality.

User Reviews:

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  The road less traveled - 1999 Saab 9-3
  By waltwins - December 27 - 10:00 am

  Second Saab Ive owned. Very practical, fun to drive, reliable and safe. Will probably buy another one when the time comes.

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  Saab Fun to Drive - 1999 Saab 9-3
  By mattg - August 29 - 2:00 am

  I have a great experience with my Saab 9-3 and would buy another one. Good performance and fun to drive. Poor Gas Mileage expesive repair.

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  Save big. Enjoy a lot - 1999 Saab 9-3
  By slow - July 4 - 10:00 am

  I was looking at BMW and my friends told me about the Saab Convertible. Great. Same european ride for a lot less and this is unique.

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  Excellent car - 1999 Saab 9-3
  By Steve - June 4 - 8:16 pm

  I love this car. Nothing but minor maintenance. Getting ready to do timing chain, but only as preventive maintenance.

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  93 converitble - 1999 Saab 9-3
  By riderwood - May 10 - 2:00 am

  This is a great car. Fun to drive and has enough pickup in the sport mode.

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  Navy Blue Rocket Sled - 1999 Saab 9-3
  By Spark9-3 - March 11 - 10:00 am

  I have owned this car for about 2 months now. I love it. If you are good with driving stick this car will satisfy that urge for power. I love everything about the car, testdrive one, you will be hooked VERY quickly. My only advice is to find one with a CD changer as it costs 700 from saab to have one installed, and other than that the only option for CDs other than replacing the radio is a FM modulated changer (I just had one installed from tweeter today) which runs around $350.

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  I love my HO Saab!!! - 1999 Saab 9-3
  By Ana - November 28 - 7:10 am

  I come from a family that have owned Saabs before I was born. This is my first Saab. I have had it over a year in Chicago and love it. It performs excellent in the snow. People can actually sit in the back seat. I was planning to keep it for just the summer, but now I cant get rid of it. The only problems have been a headlight and my A/C fan. At my last tune up they said everything looked great. I highly recommend the HO 9-3.

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  Great Buy - 1999 Saab 9-3
  By Boxter72 - August 9 - 4:33 pm

  I recently bought this vehicle. I LOVE it. It is one of the greatest cars I have ever driven. Knowing High quality build and performance, I can say that my 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is an excellent vehicle. Acceleration is wonderful, cruising is comfortable, reliability is amazing, quick response superb, build is extraordinary. This vehicle is a SAFE, RELIABLE, FUN, performance and safety Inspired EXPERIENCE, not just a car. It is a life-time investment that you will not regret for a moment.

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  The best all-around convertible. - 1999 Saab 9-3
  By spaced - July 21 - 10:00 am

  I recently purchased my Certified Pre- Owned Saab convertible after much research into pre-owned luxury convertible options. The Saab 9-3 S has the right mix of performance, safety, style, fun factor, and value. Body rattles over rough pavement are minimized, especially considering this car is a convertible. Seats 4 adults very comfortably. Even I (63") can fit in the back seat! Midnight blue is --beautiful--!!!

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  Saab 9-3 SE 4 dr Auto - 1999 Saab 9-3
  By pmcag - April 2 - 4:20 pm

  Bought a 9-3 with 65,000 mi and have been pretty happy. Dont like the auto climate system - defaults to air cond. in summer. Good fuel mileage. Much more power than my accord ex V-Tech. Oil changes are easy. Keeping my fingers crossed that nothing major happens like an engine seizure due to oil pickup getting blocked.