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2006 SAAB 9-3 Sport Saloon reviews

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Steven Holt, Perthshire

Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon 1.8 T 2006

4 star review

Coming from a Peugeot 406, I find that the 9-3 has a lot of roadnoise and the steering is very twitchy and it has a much harder ride than the Pug’ but the handling and superb stopping power far outweighs these trivial matters. Overall, a solid and safe car which has given me no problems over the 7 months that I have had it. Although the servicing was pretty expensive; it only has been serviced every two years although I believe that the later models have to be serviced annually.

Submitted: 14/11/2011 08:14:14

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John Logan, Lanarkshire

Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon Vector 2006

1 star review

I purchased the 9-3 Vector Sport 18 months ago with 26000 miles on the clock (it now has 56000 miles on it). Since then it has cost me over £2000 in repairs: The water pump failed shredding the timing belt, windsreen wiper motor packed in, the alternator failed. All things considered I would never recommend Saab to anyone. I was a long time Ford driver until I made the change to Saab and I will be changing this car for a Ford within the next few weeks. I would never consder buying or owning anothe Saab, in fact I wouldn’t accept one as a gift! This marque is the worst I’ve ever owned.

Submitted: 15/07/2011 10:06:41

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Nigel Hill, Swansea

Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon 1.9TID 2006

2 star review

I purchased this car from new and its had all its regular servicing by local dealer. Its now done a mere 40000miles and in the last month it was first the Inlet Manifold £500 plus p and l, then the EGR valve £100 etc, then the Generator £300 etc. Whilst it was last in with this I asked if there was anything else and sure enough now that everything thing else had been fixed the clutch was noisy!! I thought about this and having asked a mechanic friend whether it should be looked at he said that if it breaks up you could loose most of an engine so I had it done, £900. To be fair in this complaint I did get 50% goodwill back from SAAB Uk but frankly at such low mileage I had not expected to pay out anything like that. Apparently cambelt is next I was informed after receiving the car back!!

Submitted: 19/04/2011 07:22:05

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Mark Spence, County Antrim

Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon 1.9tid 150 Sportswagon 2006

4 star review

In many ways an excellent car for many purposes - fast enough, economical enough but not the best at either of these. Where it does create its own space against competitors is in seat comfort, interior space and control layout, each of which is far superior to the over-engineered run-of-the-mill German choices out there (and I include the latest C and A4 which I have driven extensively and none of which make me want to leave my Saab). Areas of improvement/disappointment: loose small bits of trim but nothing fundamental - tyre wear - looks, although addressed in the ’07 facelift. Overall this car will not let you down and will leave you feeling relaxed and fresh after any journey.

Submitted: 24/09/2008 10:23:04

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Brian Saunders, Devon

Saab 9-3 Sport Saloon Factory Chipped 2006

4 star review

This is my second SAAB, having had a BMW 5 series and a Mercedes C200 in between. Excellent and easy drive, all the equipment you need from leather seats to dual climate control. The chip makes it very quick [when you need it] and the comfort on a long run is excellent. I tried it against thew new 9-3 TTDi, "NO COMPETITION!" I have the all round sport trim, which makes it look a very smart car, when compared with basic trim. Would I buy another one? Having tried the new C class and the 3 series, YES.

Submitted: 14/05/2008 09:04:20

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