Overview & Reviews

The base convertible has been dropped for this year while all other models get two new colors. The OnStar telematics system and traction control are now standard.

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

• Controls not always intuitive, offbeat image, severe torque steer in SE and Viggen models.

User Reviews:

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  The 9-3 SE is near perfect - 2001 Saab 9-3
  By bpesh - January 7 - 2:00 am

  I purchased this new, chose this over the 325 and A4, and never regretted the decision... 205 hp and a functional 5- door. My only complaint is that the interior plastics are GM-cheap and Im concerned the leather may not hold up as well as it did on as my Audi. Ive recently upsized the tires to 215s T/As and wow! the grip. Reliable and fun. And the best dealership experience this side of Lexus.

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  I hate cars but I love my Saab! - 2001 Saab 9-3
  By mcvolvo - December 20 - 2:00 am

  I love my car.

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  Saab 9-3 Viggen - 2001 Saab 9-3
  By maturbo951 - November 28 - 11:20 pm

  This car is a rocket. Perfect for those who dont want the norm. This is the ultimate sleeper.

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  Not bought yet? Run! Bought? SELL!!!! - 2001 Saab 9-3
  By SaabNeverAgain! - October 19 - 9:26 am

  Okay, positives first: This is by far the most fun car I have ever driven - except to the shop. And I know what I am talking about - I have had to do that a lot and that aint cheap! Bought it 3 years ago, had been leased for 3 years. Should have gotten the hint with all the things I had done on it while under the warranty still. I have had to pay $600-$1200 repairs on it several times a year for the past 3 years and I finally gave up and dumped this piece of workmanjunk at a pretty big loss! If you havent bought one, but consider it, seriously reconsider. If you have one and are seeing problems mount, just get rid of it ASAP - too expensive to fix everything, all the time!

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  My Saab 9-3 - 2001 Saab 9-3
  By Jazz - October 14 - 2:00 am

  Great car, excellant performance, fun to drive. Too small with two growing children.

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  Fun to drive - more power than expected - 2001 Saab 9-3
  By sonicsunspot - June 20 - 10:00 am

  I was not looking for a Saab when I fell in love with this car. I was looking to get into a Mercedes C240 or a BMW 325, but the salesman mentioned the Saab was worth a test drive. I said "what the hell" and the next thing I know I was putting money down on the Saab to hold it. This car is really a joy to drive and I was really surprised with the power from a 4 cylinder. Plus I saved $10K. Saab is a very under-rated car.

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  Dont let others scare you! - 2001 Saab 9-3
  By minimaniac - May 24 - 6:03 pm

  This is a great car! Many say the reliablilty of Saabs isnt up to par, but this is my third and I have yet to have any of the horror stories that many others claim. The turbo is great, the interior is comfortable, and with the top down, its seriously fun. Even the trunk has considerable room, and the seats fold down. The heated seats are great in cold weather, and the sound system is impressive for a stock one. I recommend this to anyone. It looks great and will impress many.

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  Great driving, exceptional power - 2001 Saab 9-3
  By awasti - December 23 - 10:40 am

  Great for driving. Turbo is very powerful, although kicks in around 35MPH. Car has all the necessary luxuries pre- packages from heated seats to dual power seat adjustment to climate control to on-star gps tracking.

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  Great Car - Poor Build Quality - 2001 Saab 9-3
  By Mark T - June 13 - 10:00 am

  The car came off the assembly line with a squeek over the right rear door. Glassman Saab has been great, working to fix the problem several times. They tell me there is a missing weld on the over the door handle. They fix it but it always comes back. Other than that, I love the car. But to drive a car with a squeek for 3 years is really irritating. Dispite this I will give the new 9-3 a look.

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  Problematic but a kick to drive - 2001 Saab 9-3
  By Saab Story - June 5 - 6:23 pm

  This is my 3rd Saab, which I recently purchased with 79,000 km on it. I love the drive of Saabs but had a 900 lemon in the past and figured it was just bad luck. I wanted to buy a 2001 because I love the cavernous trunk area, which has been replaced by sedan models. Shortly after buying the car I noticed thick grey smoke belching out of the exhaust when I started it. I took it to the dealer and was advised that my turbo was on the way out...price of repair $1,600. I also soon noticed that: my stereo lights dont come on at night, drivers side fog light assembly is broken, antenna works when it wants to and my sunroof frame is prematurely rusting and bubbling. Explains why resale is low