Overview & Reviews

For 2004, the 9-3 convertible has been given the same full makeover the sedan received last year. The convertible is available in Arc and Aero models and equipped only with the 210-horsepower engine. The highline Vector sedan has been renamed the Aero, and the midlevel Arc sedan now comes standard with a five-speed manual transmission, rather than a six-speed. Bi-xenon headlights are a stand-alone extra on all 9-3s, while rear parking assist is now available as a non-package option on the sedan. The Sport Wheel Package for the Linear and Arc now includes a tire-pressure monitor.

• Balanced ride and handling characteristics, frugal yet powerful engines, generous passenger room, class-leading trunk space.

• Some turbo lag at lower speeds, interior lacks upscale look, not as vaultlike as some of its European competitors, front-wheel drive a disadvantage against rear-wheel-drive competitors for performance fans.

User Reviews:

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  9500 Exciting Miles - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By Jwbania - December 3 - 10:00 am

  Very nice car! Quite a looker both inside and out. Turns heads and gets comments. Great Factory wheels on the Aero! Turbo is fantastic for passing and handling is probably as good as it gets for a front wheel drive factory car. Hand to take it in once for a faulty air valve, but was a minor problem.

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  Good Value - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By KCE - November 10 - 2:50 pm

  Bought my 9-3 Aero 4 years ago with 9k miles on the speedo. Now have 81k and Im very surprised at how much I like this car. Its been very dependable, drives great and gets amazing gas mileage. I average 28 miles to the gallon and easily get 33 on the highway. I think these cars make a good value on the used market. Buy a used one with an extended warranty and you wont be disappointed.

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  No Swedish Meatball Here - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By jasdyer - October 27 - 10:00 am

  Our Saab 9-3t has far exceeded our expectations. We were looking upscale and wanted some practical returns for an impractical investment. The vehicle safety rating was an attraction and the styling has no apologies to make against the more widely purchased European sedans. The standard-output turbo is plenty,delivering impressive power at the merest punch of the accelerator. The cars handling systems are equal to the control task presented by the surge in power yet not so tight that you feel like you bought a go-kart with leather seats. If you want to say youve arrived but still have a few destinations in mind, you just might be ready for a Saab.

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  in love with my new saab - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By babymox - October 27 - 10:00 am

  i hate to get a new car, always disappointed - i am in love with this one. thanks saab

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  FUN FUN FUN! - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By DAN THE MAN - September 26 - 10:00 am

  WITH A FAMILY OF FOUR AND A BUDGET I HAD TO LIVE WITH, THERE WERENT ALL THAT MANY CHOICES. THE AUDI A4 I TEST HAD A ROUGH RIDE, THE SEBRING JUST DIDNT DO IT EITHER AND THE BMW WAS OVERPRICED. I TEST DROVE THE SAAB AND HAVE LOVED IT EVER SINCE. ITS NOT GOING TO BEAT ALOT OF CARS IN RACES, BUT THAT S NOT WHAT I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR. ITS A FUN TO RIDE CAR. SMOOTH, EASY CONTROLS AND ENOUGH ROOM FOR FOUR. IF YOU CANT BUY THE DODGE VIPER CONVERTIBLE (MY DREAM CAR), WELL THEN THIS IS A GREAT FUN CAR.

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  I smile each time I drive this car! - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By Haywire - September 20 - 2:00 am

  I couldnt be more happy with this 9-3 convertible! Got an excellent price and love the way it drives and looks. I do feel like an individual on the road...you really dont see too many of them! The safety features are empressive. A lot of attention to detail...smart designing.

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  93 arc-porsche on automatic - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By vdeg - September 15 - 10:00 am

  Took it for the 24 hour test drive and bought one immediately. Its my6th Saab and the best one yet. Drive it you;ll love it.

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  Wifes first new cabrio - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By seanandmari - September 8 - 10:00 am

  We bought this car for my wife to drive while we are in Germany. The car is solid, fast, powerful, and a heck of a lot of fun to drive. Looked at Audi, Volvo, and BMW, and all seemed to lack the style of the Saab, plus everyone has a BMW or AUDI here. We live in the mountains and this car brings new life to the curvy roads. Great way to start and end a commute. That low-end torque and the Saab turbo beats the heck out of the competition on the flats/curves. The car handles corners, literally like it is on rails. The 6 speed manual is amazing and that extra gear helps on the Autobahns. Stereo sound is awesome, seats are confortable, quiet up to 100MPH

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  first time saab owner - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By new2saab - June 27 - 2:00 am

  WOW-I drove every competitor and was amazed at the SAAB.

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  2004 9-3 Arc - 2004 Saab 9-3
  By orion7144 - May 14 - 2:00 am

  Great car! Fun to drive and comparable to the 3 series BMW. The ride is extremly smooth.