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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I love my Saab - 2000 Saab 9-3
By cosmodoodle - October 4 - 2:00 amBougt mine certified with 38,000 miles for only $21,00. at this price, there is no other choice for a convert. Turbo is awsome and the car handels very well at high speeds (95+ mph) Put some 15 inch NOKIAN tires on for the winter and 17 inch low profile Potenzas for the summer
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2000 9.3 SE Convertible - 2000 Saab 9-3
By jsfdds - August 3 - 2:00 amGreat car and fun to drive. Window controls in bad spot. Driver seat is wearing at lumbar area rather quickly. 5 speed is awesome. Drives well in NYC snow. No problems with rims.
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2000 Saab 9-3 Hatchback Auto - 2000 Saab 9-3
By myhooptie - May 25 - 5:13 pmOver all the car was great for what I needed it for. Had a lot of problems with the front wheel hub and bearing assembly. I had to replace the same wheel hub twice in less than 10,000 miles. I am pretty sure that all of them were going bad and i only had 160000 miles on it and the fuel pump went out on me. I also had to change out the radiator before 150000 mile. There was a problem with the driver seatbelt which made me want to get rid of it. I thought that because it was not american built that i would get at least 200000 miles out of it. Not even close. This car was not built for car seats at all. My kid tried to put his car seat up front
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Fast, fun and functional. - 2000 Saab 9-3
By menzo - March 6 - 6:56 pmThis is the definitive Saab. Best Saab ever, only the 78 99 turbo compares. It is not a typical 9-3. It has improved suspension, wheels, brakes, aerodynamics, seats, electronics, computer settings for the engine (higher horse power). Overall it is a pleasure to drive. Instant acceleration, great cornering, handling and control when braking at high speeds. Because of the high torque it does have torque steer which is most noticable at lower speed acceleration. 31+ mpg highway - 29 mpg country road commute. This car is for you if you enjoy windy country roads taken at fast speeds.
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Very High Maintenance - 2000 Saab 9-3
By stoker999 - December 31 - 3:06 amReplaced the following items: 47K miles--serpentine belt broke, timing chain replaced. 56K miles--turbo replaced 57K miles--DI electronics replaced 58K miles--balance chain, water pump and head gasket changed With the 60,000 suggested maintenance, the repair costs exceed $6,000. Saab corporate thought this was acceptable.
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S-hameful A-utomobile A-lways B-roken - 2000 Saab 9-3
By Used2LoveSaabs - December 25 - 3:50 pmI bought my Saab used in 03 with 52000 miles on it, expecting to keep it for 10 years. The car has been a constant repair nightmare and all issues are apparently well known problems with this model. The worst issue has been the engine completely blowing at 96,000 miles due to "sludge" build-up. It cost me about $7,000 to replace mine. I have been stranded twice due to DI cassette failure and twice for serpentine belt failure. I have also had to replaced the AC compressor. Do not buy!
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Its what you know about high output - 2000 Saab 9-3
By derekdrl - September 25 - 1:36 pmFirst of all I hear people talking about sludge in a turbo motor, only thing is if you ask 90% of them people they were using conv. Oil (its a high output motor that needs synthetic motor oil) 2nd thing is there are some things wrong like the hud (heads up display) big deal, but in comparison to other vehicles in class small problems are worth the 10k in savings, Ive made my Saab a full blown race car and beat it up pretty bad and things have gone wrong but the heart of the vehicle is as strong as the day I bought it. So what Im saying is if you are cheap on parts and service (I. E. - synthetic oil every 3k miles and premium gas then thats what happens). Its not a Ford!
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Safety and a Sports car - 2000 Saab 9-3
By Musashi R. Sadler - September 19 - 12:50 amTo start off, the saab is my first car. I got it a year ago during my senior year of highschool, and ever since then I have love every bit of it. My only problem with it is that it is a little worn. There are some airflow issues and the radiator was leaking but these were not manufacturing flaws but probably from the former owner(s). I wish I could have drove it when it was new but sadly I cant. Oh and these cars are pretty strong, because yesterday I got rear ended pretty hard by a honda accord and came out with just a dent and scratches on the rear bumper... cant say much for the honda though. So if your teenager wants a car you should go for this one, you get safety and a sports car.
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00 Saab 9-3 SE HOT - 2000 Saab 9-3
By AJ hamzehpour - August 15 - 10:00 amGreat car, excellent power for the buck.. best bet is to buy one off lease but to still have a little warranty just incase.. only bad thing being the torque steer since its FWD and has so much power.. but id much rather have torque steer and power than no torque steer and no power.. great ride comfort excellent gas mileage!
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Sold a Lemon - 2000 Saab 9-3
By ginman - March 31 - 2:23 amHad just under 28,000 miles on it. First time I drove it the windows would not work properly - had to replace the switch. Water pump went at 31,900 and the rear breaks were frozen -The dealer would not cut me any kind of break even though just out of waranty. Broke down just before xmas at 33,000 - would not start - was stranded - tow ($90) to dealer - bad ignition module ($745). Car has cost me over $2,000 in service/repair in 6 months. Dont buy this car.
