Are Saabs unreliable?
Saab 9-3 owners are generally a very satisfied bunch, and the car usually does well in customer reports, such as the JD Power survey. Faults are never something they worry unduly about, although the car is only mid-ranking in our reliability report.
Are there any problems with the Saab 9-3 Tid?
You have to be joking one of the biggest problems Saab had refered to many times on the vatious Saab web sites .It only applies for cars made after 2005. Both my Keys disintergrated on my 2006 estate and was subject to Saab replacing them for free, also affected just about everybody who had Saabs from 2005. Saab 9-3 TID any good? – Mike H
When did the Saab 9-5 Tid Vector come out?
The future of Saab starts here. Now the firm has broken its ties with Subaru, it’s promising forthcoming models will be much bolder to look at and sportier to drive – vital if the struggling brand is to attract more buyers. Launched in 2001, the 9-5 should have made way for an all-new car by now.
Is the Saab 9-3 car safe to drive?
Sadly the model is starting to feel dated, especially inside and although Saab promotes it as being sporty to drive, it’s not as enjoyable as the marketing would have you believe. It’s safe though and was one of the first cars in the class to have a five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating.
When did the Saab 9-3 X come out?
Between 2002 and 2011 you could choose a swoopy four-door saloon and an accomplished four-seater cabriolet; in 2005 a compact sports estate joined the range. Finally, for 2009 an all-wheel drive estate with raised suspension was introduced as the 9-3 X.
Is the Saab 9-3 vector a good car?
The ride is by no means harsh, but the 9-3 Vector thuds over large bumps. There’s a precision in the chassis that the old 9-3 was missing. With the old car’s combination of torque steer and copious body roll, you’d aim for a turn apex and hope you got within five feet of it. The new car slices right to it.
Why did Saab not make a 9-3 hatchback?
Saab designers have their reasons for dissing the hatch. Although many of us thought the hatchback gave the 9-3 a practical edge, Saab says a majority of folks with 30 grand to spend on their cars think hatchbacks look cheap.
When did the Saab 9-3 anniversary convertible come out?
Saab 9-3 Anniversary convertible (Australia) The first generation 9-3, an updated Saab 900 (NG) was launched in 1998 for the 1999 model year. It was known to enthusiasts as the OG 9-3 (old generation) and internally as body style 9400. It continued as a full line through the 2002 model year.
What’s the drag coefficient on a Saab 9-3?
With a chunky but smooth profile, short overhangs, and a high trunklid, Saab says the new shape has a slippery 0.28 coefficient of drag (Cd). Honda’s wind-cheating Insight has a 0.25 Cd. Clearly, Saab sweated the details with this exterior, which is somehow both aggressive and subtle.