Is a Saab convertible a good car?
The used Saab 9-3 Convertible is great value, but what should you look for? The Saab 9-3 Convertible is getting on a bit, but it’s streets ahead of the previous car, which suffered poor rigidity. The MkII is great value and still cuts a dash, while safety levels are excellent.
What year was the last Saab convertible made?
2012
On 22 February 2012, the final 47 Saabs were built. All the cars were 9-3 ‘Independence Edition’ convertible models built by one of Sweden’s largest car dealers, ANA, in Trollhättan. Of the 47 cars assembled, 21 were LHD, and 26 RHD. The final Saab was a Saab 9-3 Aero Independence Edition TTiD convertible.
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.
Is the 1999 Saab 9-3 a good car?
As far as interior design, the 1999 9-3, being the earliest 9-3, is equipped with features GM later phased out. The hatch makes for superb storage and little gadgets like Weather Band radio come in handy more often that you’d think. The best part about owning this car though is the Saab community.
What kind of transmission does a Saab 9-3 have?
The 175 hp (130 kW) version (2.0t) was standard in U.S. market Linear or non-U.S. market Vector form, mated with a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed ‘Sentronic’ which is a traditional automatic, not to be confused with SAAB’s earlier ‘Sensonic’ which was a manual transmission which allowed for shifting without a clutch pedal.
Where was the Saab 9-3 Viggen convertible made?
As with the preceding generation, convertibles were built by Valmet in Uusikaupunki, Finland. Valmet was also the only plant assembling the 9-3 Viggen, in all three bodystyles. After production at Saab’s main plant ended, Valmet kept producing non-Viggen hatchbacks until 2003. Altogether, Valmet built 7789 Hatchbacks of all models.