How long does a Saab last?
Generally speaking, 100,000 is probably considered medium-ish miles, with 150,000 to 200,000 being high miles. I’d say that for pretty much any car though. They may be resilient but not immune!
When did the Saab 9-3 convertible come out?
The second generation of the Saab 9-3 Sedan was introduced for model year 2003. The convertible was introduced for 2004 and the SportCombi for 2006. Linear: Base model with limited equipment. Please add to this thread with any information that is important for buying a used 9-3.
How often should I change the oil on my Saab 9-3 convertible?
Oil change is recommended every 5k miles on 4-cylinder Saab petrol engines. If you’ve got the money you have three new soft tops to spend it on: The new Audi Cabrio, the new Mercedes CLK Cabrio and now the new SAAB 9-3 convertible. Add the BMW 3-Series and the Volvo C70 to your soft topping list and there’s plenty of choice out there.
How can I tell if my Saab 9-3 is bad?
Rear Upper Control Arms – Place Foot on RIM on bottom – grasp tire tread from top and pull push action. If you feel movement the arms are bad. Usually north of 100K these wear out. Also you can tell they are bad if the tires are feathered or cupped on the inside tread of the rear tires.
Where was the Saab 9-3 Viggen hatchback 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.
Are there any used Saab 9 3 convertibles for sale?
Autotrader has 58 Used Saab Convertibles for sale, including a 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible, a 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Convertible, and a 2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible.
Is the Saab 9-3 Sport a drop top car?
Whereas many previous Saab convertibles were modified versions of existing platforms, the drop top version of the 9-3 Sport Saloon was engineered in a more thorough manner to combat the torsional rigidity problems that had serious drivers avoiding the car.
What kind of Hood does a Saab convertible have?
The hood itself is triple skinned for improved noise and thermal insulation and is available in black or blue. In order to counter the dinginess that most convertibles suffer from when the hood’s up, the Saab’s hood is internally trimmed in either beige or light grey.
What kind of trunk system does a Saab have?
Saab’s CargoSET system is another innovation of which the Swedes seem proud. This ‘self expanding trunk’ frees up a useful amount of luggage space in the boot – the kind of space that convertible owners in this class must usually forgo. The hood itself is triple skinned for improved noise and thermal insulation and is available in black or blue.