Overview & Reviews

A new wagon body style called the SportCombi has been added to the Saab 9-3 lineup for 2006. Additionally, Aero models get a new, more powerful turbocharged V6, which packs 250 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Linear and Arc trims have been merged into a single base 2.0T trim, and the Aero's old 210-hp turbo four is standard on this model. Finally, all 9-3s now come with body-colored door handles.

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

User Reviews:

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  Understated and underappreciated fun car - 2006 Saab 9-3
  By SH - December 23 - 8:30 am

  We started with every foreign-built sedan under $30K and test-drove nearly all 13 on our short-list. Wanted something more unique than what we see all over the roads. My wife and I left the 9-3 test drive with the first smiles on our faces. A refined ride as the TSX with added turbo boost and comfortable seats. Just had my first service - at 10,000 miles - and love everything about the car.

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  77000 Miles and No Problems - 2006 Saab 9-3
  By RogKel - December 6 - 10:23 am

  Still a quiet, smooth ride. 2.0t has more than adequate power. Summer mileage 26 to 28 mpg on regular; winter mileage 23 to 25 in NH. No mechanical or electrical problems other than H7 low beam bulbs have a 4-6 month life expectancy. Exterior and interior have held up well. Highly recommend.

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  Very reliable with great gas mileage - 2006 Saab 9-3
  By Sam - December 2 - 12:30 am

  I have had to drive a lot more the last four months with a job change, so I am now putting a lot more mileage on my Saab than I did initially. Only have 26,000 miles but expect to have 36,000 by next May when the car turns three. So far, it has been trouble free except for the decal coming off the hood once which was fixed under warranty. Otherwise, this car gets great gas mileage (29-36 on highway, 18-24 in city - beating EPA estimates of 19 and 29), is completely reliable, and has the acceleration of a new V6 Honda Accord with about 10 mpg better. No smoking engines, no batteries, no rotors - none of the problems others report. I guess I live a charmed life.

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  Wonderful car - 2006 Saab 9-3
  By JL - November 25 - 12:36 am

  This is a lovely car to drive. The performance, ride, handling, versatility, and comfort are all top notch. I have the automatic transmission which is the best I have ever driven. Fuel economy is very good for the power and size of the car. The radio is a bit confusing and has way more features than I need. It can be extensively customized but it takes a lot of patience and help from the manual to figure it all out. The front seats are very comfortable, the rear seat is also nice, but a little too low for tall people. The hatch takes tons of cargo, the look of the car is lovely. Especially with the incentives Saab offers, this care is an incredible value!

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  GREAT CAR - 2006 Saab 9-3
  By SAAB OWNER - November 24 - 12:06 am

  I got this car about 2 weeks ago, and its great. The Saab is very affordable considering all the standard options that are equipped standard. Its fun to drive and very nimble which surprised me being that it has only a 2 liter engine. The European styling cues make it interesting and unlike any other car on the road. Also, the Pirelli tires that come standard are an excellent feature meshing well with the cars responsive rack and pinion steareing system. Great car yet would like to see more contoured seats particularly in the lower back area.

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  Gotta get a Saab - 2006 Saab 9-3
  By seal8485 - November 4 - 12:06 pm

  Overall, I have been very impressed with this car. The start off the line is a little slow, but once that turbo gets going you really feel the punch. It handles like its on rails (name the movie). For the semi-compact size of this vehicle it is still really roomy on the inside. I used to drive an SUV and the gas was just killing me so I decided to get this instead.

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  No sobbing with this Saab - 2006 Saab 9-3
  By Doobie - August 1 - 11:06 am

  My Chili Red 9-3 2.0T has been a joy to own. With a daily commute of 90 miles round trip, I wanted a car that that drove and handled well without the need for a stiff suspension and low profile tires. It also had to have good gas mileage, decent acceleration and run on regular gas. This car does it all. One of the most comfortable cars to drive that I have ever owned. The engineers at Saab have geared this car perfectly. At typical commuting speed, the engine pulls about 2300 RPM. This is the cars sweet zone. At this speed, the engine is responsive, road feel is fantastic, steady and there are no vibrations or annoying harmonics. No service issues and I am getting 29.5 mpg (hwy).

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  Great car... BUT - 2006 Saab 9-3
  By MJM - July 24 - 12:03 am

  Have had this car about 4 months and have been mostly pleased. Great mileage... about 35 hwy. Good power, nimble handling and comfortable ride/seating. Controls required me reading the book for an hour to fully figure them out. Easy access for the 2 car seats and ample cargo area. We are struck though by minor complaints re:cup holders. 2 separate and peculiar locations, when it appears only some small engineering changes could ve made these much more user friendly. Limited console storage area as well. Overall a great car w/a few minor convenience issues.

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  Not Safe - 2006 Saab 9-3
  By brijitte - June 30 - 12:03 pm

  While driving at 11:30 pm on a small country (paved) road with my high beams on, my warning system indicated "Left High Beam Failure. About a minute later the left head light was in flames. Within 15 minutes the entire front half/engine of the car was in flames and subsequently burned/melted the entire front half of the car. There were less than 80,000 miles on the car. After month and a half Saab still has not investigated this issue and refuses to acknowledge the issue. I have pictures of the fire that I am happy to share. It was a horrible experience, and I am not sure how Saab can have such reputation for safety.

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  So far, so good! - 2006 Saab 9-3
  By Daid Hecht - June 21 - 12:50 am

  Ive put 6000 miles on the Sport Combi, and it has been bulletproof so far. Have averaged 28.0 mpg on the computer on regular gas. Car has plenty of power, is very comfortable and looks great, because it is different. Every passenger so far has been complimentary, and at least one friend just purchased one because he liked it so much.