Owners give this generation Saab 9-3 (1999-2002) a 4.2 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 84% recommend it. These figures are based on 248 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1999 Saab 9-3
"Loved my Saab"
"My Saab was my first car. It had a lost of very specific and weird issues that were hard to fix and my mechanic often couldn't fix it (thank god for google). Many people aren't used to seeing Saabs so they are hard fix and it is hard to fix problems if there is an issue. But my car served me well for 100,000 miles. It was fast and comfortable. I wish they still made Saab's"
"OMGosh!!!!"
"Truthfully, besides the fact that SAAB went out of business, if you ever have a technical problem or an electrical problem you can go to foreign car mechanic or a BMW mechanic. Besides that.. this is the best car I have ever had! It's super fast and it feels like your cruising so be very careful with speeding. You have to be a great driver the handle this baby. I hit the curves so smoothly at 70. The brakes are fantastic! When it comes to maintenance parts new or even used are good. With all of my cars, even this one, I go to Lacey's Used Auto Parts in Newark, NJ. I choose them over Auto Zone, Advanced Auto Parts, and sometimes even my mechanic. I watch them collect the parts and clean them to prepare them for my car. Anyway, I love this car!!"
"For 20 plus years it still rocks"
"Car drives like it's 5 years old. Only drawback is the oil cooler. When getting an oil change you have to change the fluid because of the sludge that accumulates. Beyond this everything still works although the speakers will crack because of age. Turbo will send the car over 100 without hesitation. Have fun and be careful driving this slick automobile."
Overall 1999 Saab 9-3 Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1999 Saab 9-3 is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1999 Saab 9-3 quality a 4.3 out of 5.
1999 Saab 9-3 Reliability
The 1999 Saab 9-3 receives an average consumer rating of 4.2 overall and a 4.2 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1999 9-3 Features
According to drivers of the 1999 9-3, here are some of its best features:
1999 9-3 Hatchback 2D - city 17 MPG - hwy 23 MPG
1999 9-3 SE Hatchback 4D - city 17 MPG - hwy 23 MPG
1999 9-3 Hatchback 4D - city 17 MPG - hwy 23 MPG
1999 9-3 SE Convertible 2D - city 17 MPG - hwy 23 MPG
1999 9-3 Convertible 2D - city 17 MPG - hwy 23 MPG
1999 9-3 Viggen Coupe 2D - city 17 MPG - hwy 24 MPG
1999 Saab 9-3 Safety Features
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Curb Weight | 2900 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 89.6 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 111.3 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.3 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.3 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 182.2 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 52.4 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 2000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 21.7 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 34.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 102.6 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 67.4 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 2 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 17 mpg | ||
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Highway | 23 mpg | ||
Combined | 19 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic |
Horsepower | 185 @ 5750 RPM | ||
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Torque | 169 @ 2000 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
Basic | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 4 years / 50000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / Unlimited miles |