Overview & Reviews

The base model gets restyled 15-inch alloy wheels, while the SE version gains performance enhancements and increased horsepower. The sporty 9-3 Viggen offers even more power, and is available as a five-door or convertible in addition to the coupe. All engines are now LEV compliant and GM's OnStar "Telematics" System becomes optional across the model lineup.

• 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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  Great in a snowy climate - 2000 Saab 9-3
  By snocrvr - March 7 - 10:00 am

  Im very happy with my 9-3! Best all- around car I have ever owned, including VW, Mercedes, and Lincoln. I drive a lot of freeway and town miles every day for my job, and this a totally enjoyable and reliable (so far) car to drive. The build quality is good, and the seats are sensational. I love the thermostatically controlled heated seats. The hatch and fold-down rear seats are great for carrying big and bulky items. Wonderful winter car in Minnesota.

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  A car for snow - 2000 Saab 9-3
  By Ken Jensen - March 5 - 10:00 am

  Winter in our part of Canada lasts from November to March. The road handling of the front wheel drive Saab is wonderful. Year round, this Saab spends half its life on secondary highways and gravel. At 30 months it has gone 75,000 km (47,000 miles). It has performed flawlessly. The only servicing has been oil changes.

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  The Best Ever - 2000 Saab 9-3
  By Copy - July 10 - 3:36 pm

  I was a little reluctant to get the new Saab (back in 2000) but something made me to for 3 years later. This convertible is the best ever. In California never Had a problem. It is amazing how fast you can pass any car with the turbo. Even in California this car is an icon and everyone watches you pass. I am proud I made the best decision.

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  Saab no more - 2000 Saab 9-3
  By Saab no more - May 29 - 10:00 am

  Test drive it and youll own it! Own it and you wont buy it again. I truly love my car and wish that so many quirky itmes were not wrong with it: endless squeky brackes, endless knob & button replacements, continued "engie light" on and off, just poor craftsmanship on the car. It looks great, drives great... and I hate to say that the Saab dealer service dept. knows me by name... I am swithching to BMW!

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  MINE BLEW UP!!! - 2000 Saab 9-3
  By alber1 - April 17 - 10:00 am

  This car has been fun to drive and performs well, but I will never do business with Saab again. I live at high altitude, and my cars engine seized under normal use to what Saab said was "bad gas". They refused to honor the warranty and wanted $8000 to replace the engine in a car I am leasing. Eventually, they fixed it for $1200 but it should have been covered. My case was not an isolated one and the company knew this. Very sickening experience. Buy a car that isnt a GM product.

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  Welcome to the State of Independence - 2000 Saab 9-3
  By bikeriderk - March 24 - 2:00 am

  Three letters sum up this car - FUN! A sports car feel in an everyday driver with lots of room. Viggen leather seats are about as comfy as it gets. The real beauty of this car is the engine. Just be ready the first time you put it to the floor, you WILL be surprised at the torque. This car is not for the timid as the torque-steer will keep you in check. As fast as anything you will run into from 30-80mph. Get one and enjoy!

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  My fabulous Saab - 2000 Saab 9-3
  By lislewis - March 4 - 10:00 am

  Its so much fun to drive. The turbo gives me a six cylinder boost without having to pay the extra gas that a six cylinder would cost. It handles wonderfully in all weather (Ive never driven it in snow). Its solid and luxurious and sporty all at once. Ill probably get another Saab when my lease is up.

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  turbos rule - 2000 Saab 9-3
  By red65olds - February 9 - 2:00 am

  Bought this certified used Saab from local dealer, who replaced turbo at 42K under warranty. Since then the car has driven like a dream. Drive around town in the "sport" mode for great launches and the feel of a much more powerful car--and dont pay for it at the gas pump. I test drove a used Acura TL a while back, just out of curiosity, and it felt a bit numb. Got back into the Saab and it was like driving a Euro hotrod. I feel involved when I drive this car. I might have qualms about some of the interior fittings, and the suspension is sometimes creaky in the cold, but when this car is right, it is very right.

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  Regrets, my last Saab - 2000 Saab 9-3
  By Egmontgirl - February 6 - 5:40 pm

  This is my second Saab and regretfully my last. The first (1995 conv) had massive battery/electrical/conv. problems and this one needed a new engine. This model has a newly found defect that Saab calls "engine sludge." They are covering this problem under the warranty but beware it decreases performance until you take it in or until it strands you on the highway. I have finally decided that it doesnt make sense for me to pay the upgrade for a performance vehicle when the performance deteriorates. Alas, it is all under warranty but the fact that it needed a new engine is going to really hurt my resale value. Ive loved these cars eventhough they proved to not be worth the luxury pricetag.