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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Luxury Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 23-34/21-30 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.0L I4 210HP
2.8L V6 250HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.2
Exterior: 4.4
Interior: 3.6
Overall: 4.0
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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2005 Saab 9-3
Consumer Car Review Summary
Top 5 Pros of 2005 Saab 9-3
1. Unique body style
2. Smooth ride
3. Engine power
4. Gas mileage
5. Turbo
Top 5 Cons of 2005 Saab 9-3
1. Better interior plastic
2. Improve cupholder
3. More metal/chrome trim interior
4. More traditional Saab design
5. Acceleration
2005 Saab 9-3 Reviews by Consumers
Displaying 7 Reviews
By cameron
Submitted 2011-07-18 22:55:42
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Saab 9-3?
It has a lot of power for it to be a 4 cylinder.
It handles pretty good.
Throws you back in your seat.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Saab 9-3?
I would get new suspension. Although it handles good, that's only on a smoothly laid out road.
I also would upgrading to BSR stage 1.
2005 Saab 9-3 Review:
I really like that the car has power, handling and good gas mileage. And also a great look.
I have the 2.0T arc sports sedan 210 HP.
By Jeff206
Submitted 2010-09-18 01:14:44
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Saab 9-3?
Turbo!
Head jerking torque when you shift.
Sexy body lines.
Sound system is great.
Amazing handling and top speed, governs out at 135mph and still has more!
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Saab 9-3?
Faster turbo response for acceleration, so maybe a stock cold air or ram air intake.
Interior has really had some problems in mine, the plastic parts seem to come apart.
I would like a 6 speed gear box.
2005 Saab 9-3 Review:
My SAAB 9-3 is actually a 2004 but is still a great car. It's fast and still good on gas. It has over 115k miles and still will walk past a VW GTI. It looks beautiful and performs great.
By Michelle
Submitted 2009-03-28 12:42:36
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Saab 9-3?
Turbo speed
Looks
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Saab 9-3?
I hope it would have a better traction on. The ESP doesn't do much.
2005 Saab 9-3 Review:
Slips a lot when stopping over a little snow and brakes does not help much.
By GUEST
Submitted 2008-06-21 15:53:36
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Saab 9-3?
Looks better than any Euro sedan on the market and, as a used car, is a steal and bargain.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Saab 9-3?
More horsepower.
2005 Saab 9-3 Review:
The fit and finish and overall good looks of this sedan are awesome. Just needs a bit more horsepower.
By GUEST
Submitted 2008-03-06 16:15:49
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Saab 9-3?
Looks, performance, interior comforts.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Saab 9-3?
Take the thousand dollar steering wheel interlock out and replace it with a regular key/ignition.
2005 Saab 9-3 Review:
We recently dropped both our keys (at separate times) and both stopped working following the drop (waist high, about 3 feet). We had to have the car towed to a Saab dealer and they said the keys were not the problem. They said the CIM module in the steering column was bad and had to be replaced. They replaced it at a cost of about $1400, then said the keys were bad too; that was another $100. I'm sure they could design a $2000 or $5000 steering column if they wanted, but how much is enough? I think $1500 for 2 keys is excessive and I would not have bought the car knowing its key fobs are so fragile. Their position was that most of these failures occur when the car is in warranty; little comfort to us.
By GUEST
Submitted 2008-02-12 11:03:13
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Saab 9-3?
Great passing power. Awesome convertible top & window controls - one touch everything's down in 20 secs.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Saab 9-3?
Simplify radio controls and heat, a/c controls.
2005 Saab 9-3 Review:
Normal accelaration from a dead stop, but great power from 30 - 70mph. Perfect for passing. Good gas mileage (and I use regular fuel). Very comfortable seats and driving position. Taut, controlled ride - a little stiff on potholes or rough roads. Very responsive steering. The convertible top operation is great, but the top lets in significant road noise. Driving next to a taller vehicle (e.g. a truck) or in a tunnel is quite loud. Access to the backseat is tough for adults. Radio & heat controls are unnecessarily complex - can't they just use simple dials? Overall, a great, sporty, comfortable car.
By GUEST
Submitted 2007-12-28 22:02:18
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Saab 9-3?
Styling, safety, gas mileage,brakes, quiet on highway
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Saab 9-3?
mushy handling, loose steering feel, non grippy tires, radio is awful
2005 Saab 9-3 Review:
This is basically a nice, safe, quiet car with good brakes and gas mileage. However, this car is too soft, leans excessively in curves, has overly light steering and too much torque steer. The radio is the worst I've ever heard in a modern car. Sounds like my transistor radio from 1960.
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