Overview & Reviews

The base 9-3 three- and five-door models have been replaced by a value-priced SE five-door. High-performance Viggen models get a new interior color and a carbon-fiber instrument panel.

• Comfy interior, versatile hatchback model, powerful turbocharged engines.

• Controls not always intuitive, torque steer in Viggen models.

User Reviews:

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  Solid, but Fun Car... - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By NM - April 26 - 10:00 am

  We looked at Nissans (Altima and Maxima), Toyotas (Camry and Corolla SE), Fords, Mini, and Volvos. We liked the Saab the best because they gave us a great lease deal and we did not have to mess around with all of those Option packages. The 9-3 Turbo has everything you will need right out of the gate. Its fast, nice-looking (midnight blue), functional (OnStar), luxurious (Leather, Power Everything, Sunroof), and reliable. I drive on the highway all day and this car is a joy at high speeds. At night, the dashboard lights are easy on the eyes.

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  Disappointed - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By Marianne - February 22 - 3:30 am

  Purchased this used w/only 32K (one owner vehicle myself being second) since I have had this vehicle I have had new brakes and rotors cut, fuel pump fixed, transmission flushed(that was at 50 k miles). This tops it all, I woke up at 1:30 am saw strange lights coming from my driveway to discover the hazards were flashing. I tried everything and could not shut them off, looked for fuses etc.. had to take it to a SAAB recommended mechanic near my home and his comments the SAAB is the worst car for the money and be prepared to continually pay for repairs... the repair cost was unbelievable. The problem electrical and the computer board....

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  Never again - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By NO MORE SAABS FOR ME - February 13 - 10:00 am

  This car ALWAYS has something wrong with it. You will never stop spending money on repairs.

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  One heck of a car - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By everynewday17 - February 4 - 1:40 pm

  Buying a used Saab is great for a couple reasons: 1 - The price was great. 2 - The car is amazing. This Saab 9-3 SE is an absolutely fantastic car. It has a premium package (sport susp, better audio, full leather, ACC) and heated seats. The 5-speed shifts smoothly and accleration is excellent. Suspension is quirky, yet entertaining. It handles corners very well. Its absolutely beautiful in black. The hatch has a plethora of room for anything. Rides quietly. Engine noise is really insignificant. Fuel economy is great for a car with its power. No torque steer.

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  Steel Gray Beauty - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By Ric C - December 26 - 10:00 am

  A wonderful car to drive. The Turbo has been improved and the 205 hp engine has plenty of power. I live in Utah and it takes the mountains with ease. The Saab $269 per month lease is incredible. The rent charge is under $14 for three years. Basically a 0% interest 3 year loan. I will purchase this car at the lease end. It will be worth about $2000 more than I paid for it.

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  Great Engine / so so suspension - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By halby - December 17 - 10:00 am

  Im 2.5 years into my 3 year lease. Overall, I think this car is a good value compared to its price range like v6 Accords and Camrys. Very versatile with the hatch. Initial quality was good and Ive had no major maintenance issues. The power is great when at full boost in 2nd and 3rd gear. Torque steer, understeer, excessive body lean, and a lack of chassis rigidity hamper this car.

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  My Lord, Saab comes out of nowhere!!!! - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By CobtheCrazed - November 15 - 2:00 am

  I was searching for a used convert. for a couple of months. At first I liked the Boxter, then the BMW, the the Mercedes SL. At no time did I even think of the Saab. I went to the dealer after my sister told me about a sale going on, I said, why not, they are cool looking cars and they fit with my snobby job in banking. Let me tell you, I had a ball testing this thing. From the ease of the convert. top to the turbo boost and the little S button for extra speed. I bought a 2002 model that same day and I wound up getting a bumper to bumper warrenty until 2009 or 100,000 miles. Final cost before tax, $27,000. Simply Amazing car.

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  Best car I have owned... - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By misplacedyankee - October 12 - 12:20 pm

  Viggen is a rocket. Great car with awesome utility. I highly recommend a Saab 9-3 to anyone and cannot wait to buy another Saab.

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  Drive one & you just might buy one! - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By barry - October 9 - 10:00 am

  Surprised from the start, this is a true lux. vehicle with true sports feel. Wish it was a stick, though, would really be fun to drive.

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  Bring the Viggen Back !! - 2002 Saab 9-3
  By Vanmark - June 25 - 6:20 pm

  Hi Everyone, This review is dedicated to SAAB (GM), This car was a marvelous achievement especially with a 4 cylinder engine generating so much power, great fuel economy and low emissions. The bottom line is SAABs turbo engines rule. It dont matter how you cut it !! and by the way I love the exterior styling with the hatch back, its SAABs unique finger-print and its highly functional, its a sports car, its almost a station wagon its great for a family and it cranks 230 bhp from a 4 cylinder engine that can easily be tuned to produce 300 bhp.