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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  dont ever buy one! - 2001 Saab 9-3
  By saabing - May 2 - 10:00 am

  i have had my 01 9-3 for 6 moth. it has now 97000 miles, I have replaced the air compressor, all belts and hoses, Transmission, muffler, and more. I have spent more than 5 thousand dollars on top of the purchase price of this lemmon. Dont be saabing like me and never buy one used. Oh and the locks and the seats dont work anymore, electrical problems

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  i LOVE THIS CAR - 2001 Saab 9-3
  By TOYOTAMAN28 - February 17 - 2:00 am

  BUY ONE, YOU WONT REGRET IT!

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  Best car I have owned - 2001 Saab 9-3
  By Darkcloud - January 17 - 8:36 pm

  I have 96K miles on my 9-3 and have not had any problems. The car has been completely trouble free. The engine has plenty of power along with excellent gas mileage. A shame Saab did away with the hatchback. The newer models look more like every other cookie cutter car. Love this car so much we sold our Volvo and purchased another 2001 9-3

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  2nd Saab Convertible - 2001 Saab 9-3
  By geek - January 9 - 10:43 pm

  Own 1 bought this for my daughter. Comfortable, safe, style and expect the same high reliability I have experienced in the 5 years I have owned mine. Disregard the comments about GM build quality, all built in the same factory forever. Not a Sedan so dont expect the same trunk space or the feel. Understand a convertible before you buy one and if you buy a used car understand that repairs will be necessary. I really like the car which is clear since I now own 2. BTW my other car is a new MB, so my standards are high.

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  Amazing car! - 2001 Saab 9-3
  By SAABLOVER456 - October 29 - 12:46 pm

  I bought this car to replace a Pontiac Sunfire, needless to say it blew my mind away! The car had so much get up and go I couldnt believe it! My cousin and I took it through a canyon and we got the speed up to 115 miles per hour. Not very smart, but I couldnt believe how it handled the turns it was absolutely amazing. Now the bad part the electrical is terrible in this car, I always had a problem with it. I couldnt get it fixed the mechanic couldnt find out why my emergency lights wouldnt stop flashing so I sold the car. Even though I had trouble with the car, I am wishing I never had gotten rid of it. The car was a blast to drive.

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  Saabs are great - 2001 Saab 9-3
  By dogwood - July 8 - 1:06 pm

  I have had a great experience with this car. I love the way it drives. (I like the manual transmission turbo) The seats are super comfortable (great seat heaters!) and there is tons of interior room for the size of the car. I average 27 MPG. It is easy to park, easy to drive, and has not been anymore expensive to maintain then our toyota. I highly reccommend the Saab 9-3

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  A Good Start - 2001 Saab 9-3
  By wineman - January 21 - 10:00 am

  My wife and I looked at every class of convertible from the corvette to lexus to sebring and found that the saab had the best to offer. We wanted a convertible with enough storage to go away for a weekend with golf clubs (two sets!) And we like the automatic retractable top with a glass window that has a built in boot to cover the cloth top for a nice clean look (unlike a jag). Lots of nice speed and front- wheel drive is nice too. Sticker was higher than a BMW325, but the dealer lowered the saab price about 7K and BMW wouldnt budge.

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  Well built car thats fun to drive! - 2001 Saab 9-3
  By Axis72 - January 17 - 10:00 am

  This is a very well built car that is loads of fun to drive. The 4cyl turbo is so smooth one can hardly tell its a 4cyl. The exterior design is beautiful and is different from all the "Cookie Cutter" cars out there. I have had VWs, Audis, Mazdas, and Toyotas and I would rank this one up there in quality. My car has 40k miles and has had no issues.

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  fun fun fun - 2001 Saab 9-3
  By gekisai - December 16 - 10:00 am

  If you are looking for a ragtop that is affordable, good looking, can accomodate 4 passengers and luggage,and is a heck of a lot of fun to drive (comes real close the bmw 325 and beats the pants off the volvo in the fun& performance category0 this is for you. Great value also!

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  Dependable and fun - 2001 Saab 9-3
  By tstenger - December 6 - 10:00 am

  I have been very happy with my 9-3, especially for mountain driving in Colorado. The turbo provides plenty of power on steep hills and the acceleration is very smooth. The suspension is good, but could be a bit stiffer for my tastes. The car is fantastic in the snow (especially with snow tires on it). The interior has held up well and is showing negligable wear.