What kind of car is a Saab 9-3 estate?
SAAB 9-3 1.8T VECTOR SPORT 5dr Estate finished in Metallic Black with a Half Leather Upholstery. This vehicle has had just 3 Owners from New. It comes with a Service History including Record of Timing Belt change and benefits from an MOT until Ma
Is the Saab 9-3 SportCombi linear a good car?
There’s no denying that the Saab 9-3 Linear SportCombi is one of the better European sport wagons on offer. The engine doesn’t offer enough power for spirited driving and can guzzle through fuel when the revs are high up in the rev range.
When is the cheapest time to buy a Saab 9-3?
Most people who are looking for second-hand Saab 9-3 look for one from 2006, 2007 and 2005, but the cheapest years on Gumtree from which you can pick Saab 9-3 include 1999, 1998 and 2003. What is the average mileage on Saab 9-3?
Is the gearshift good on a Saab 9-3?
Still, the gearshift is positive enough and all the pedal weights are progressive and natural. The steering is light, too, and the 9-3 is an easy car to get along with in that respect – quite Swedish.
What kind of platform does the Saab 9-3 have?
The 9-3 was first based on the GM2900 platform and subsequently changed to the GM Epsilon platform. Other vehicles using this platform included the Opel Vectra and Cadillac BLS. Saab’s last owners, National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) were assembling the 9-3 sedan (saloon) as Saab’s only model.
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.
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.
How many horsepower does a Saab inline four have?
There are three different versions of the turbocharged inline-four, with the amount of turbo boost determining the power output. The 150 hp (112 kW) version (1.8t) was standard in the non-U.S. market Linear form (trim-level).