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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  SportCombi - More than a Sedan / Minivan - 2006 Saab 9-3
  By BikeFit - April 18 - 8:26 am

  We have just crossed the 500 mile mark and the car has performed great. Out on the highway the car does well for a midsize car (e.g. semi trucks that went flying by us didnt move our car as much as our minivan) and around town the car is a blast to drive. The safety features are second to none and car has many luxury features with impressive build quality - no rattles. Back seat comfort and cargo area exceeds the rest of the cars we looked at (Volvo, Audi, Honda) and meets our needs as well as the minivan does during arond town drives. The controls and radio are simple and easy to use. Speed warning feature is very nice and provides another safety feature (i.e. no speeding tickets).

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  Enjoying the car - 2006 Saab 9-3
  By BF - April 6 - 2:20 am

  I have the black Sport Combi, and everyone agrees - it looks sharp! The upward rake makes it look very sporty and unique from other wagons. Tne leather interior is beautiful, and the car feels solid. The Turbo 2.0 provides a lot of power to a 4-cylinder engine - more than my previous V6 car.

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  Easy on the Plastic - 2006 Saab 9-3
  By disappointed - April 2 - 7:03 am

  Overall, this car is a fantastic value - great styling, fun to drive, very safe, nice handling, surprising power. I get compliments constantly about how great the car looks. However, I am very disappointed with the interior build quality. Can a car have any more plastic than this one? The arm rest on the door, the steering wheel, underneath the steering column, the gear shift, you name it. Because of all the plastic, there is a lot of rattling noise.

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  Great Car for the money - 2006 Saab 9-3
  By Mike M - February 25 - 8:23 am

  I love this car. I drove a 325, a Passat and an A4 and came home with the Saab. Its not quite a 3 series BMW, but for 10K less, comparably equipped, I am very impressed. I love the seats and the Saab center starter. Gets great mileage and has incredible pick-up off the line.

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  Great GM Car So Far - 2006 Saab 9-3
  By lance20 - November 26 - 4:56 pm

  Im just about to turn 3,000 miles in my 06 Aero and so far, so good. I come from a GM family and have previously owned two Chevy S-10 Blazers. So, the switch to a Saab has been pretty radical. I first noticed the car on the road and thought it was beautiful before finding out it was a GM product. The 06 model is still very Saab oriented whereas the 07 model is adopting more of the GM DNA on the interior. Overall I have been very happy with the looks, performance and value of this vehicle. I very rarely see any other Aero models on the road... mostly 2.0s. If you are lookng for an affordable entry-level luxury sports sedan, the 9-3 is tough to beat.

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  Solid car - 2006 Saab 9-3
  By kpdgo - November 10 - 3:33 pm

  Excellent car. I dont drive everyday, but when I do drive, I often take trips from 100-200 miles in a day. The car is very comfortable, even after a couple of hours. The mileage is very good on the highway (30+mpg); decent on country roads (22-26mpg); not as good on short trips (20-21mpg). The sound system is good, but not great by any means. The radio reception is very good, especially by SAAB standards.

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  Saab convertable, 2006 - 2006 Saab 9-3
  By Peter - October 23 - 3:40 pm

  Great car. Not one problem to report. Car is quick, agile, comfortable, great features. Ive added Sirius radio and GPS. Also, snow tires. I looked at a lot of cars, many convertibles. It came down to the Saab and Mazda6 (not a convertible). Both great cars, but Im very glad I went with Saab.

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  Much better than I expected! - 2006 Saab 9-3
  By S.C. - October 14 - 1:46 am

  This is a great car for the money. My last lease was an A4 quattro, nice car too but much to expensive when you can get a 9-3 for $4000. less. I really enjoy the Saab dash and display format. The 2.0t is an awsome engine with hardly any turbo lag. The exterior looks great and I love the new iPod hook-up feature (smart move). All in all you wont go wrong with Saab.

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  GREAT SportCombi - 2006 Saab 9-3
  By Philip Reid - September 27 - 5:46 pm

  Saab is getting closer and closer to hitting it on the nose with style, performance and comfort. This SportCombi is nothing short of fantastic - driving and comfort. They still need to work out the cheap plastic dash interior but I hear they made huge strides in the 2007 model. If you are in the market for a nice European car with lots of cargo space, dont skip looking at the Saabs - youll not regret it.

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  2006 93 Aero Review - 2006 Saab 9-3
  By cervids - September 9 - 7:36 am

  Former BMW and Audi driver. The 93 Aero is powerful; 250bhp/258lb-ft available for real life driving conditions through most of the power band not just near the redline. 90% percent of maximum torque is achieved at 1,500 rpm! Not enough power, buy a simple plug–in engine control PPC upgrade ($850) which enables 285bhp/358lb-ft. The rock solid suspension and superb road manners allow you apply that awesome power as if gliding rails in addition to the legendary Saab safety, utility, spaciousness, and functionality. The interior is abundantly quite, however, the car is tuned to provide the enthusiast with an addictive amount of engine and turbo sound.