Updated 1 September 2000. Power of 1,171cc diesel increased to 125PS with 280Nm torque at a very low 1,500 rpm, giving 0-60 in 10 seconds and combined cycle fuel economy of 45.6mpg. How we test cars Yes, yes, I know: a first drive of a car that has been around for longer than some of the showrooms from which it is sold. But despite being in its ninth year, the 9-3 has been Owners' Reviews Honest John Owners' Reviews » Saab » Saab 9-3 (2007 - 2011) 5 Aero 2.0T 4dr reviewed by Anonymous on 23 December 2022 5 Overall rating 5 How it drives 3 Fuel economy 4 Tax/Insurance/Warranty costs 4 Cost of maintenance and repairs 4 Experience at the dealership 5 How practical it is 5 How you rate the manufacturer 5 Honest John helps a reader who is thinking about buying a Saab 9-3 convertible By Honest John 25 March 2014 • 6:00pm If you're buying a used Saab 9-3, go for a petrol engine rather than diesel Honest John Classics Owners' Reviews » Saab » Selling your classic car? It's FREE to list your car on Honest John Classics | No thanks Saab 9-3 (1998 - 2002) 5 20i SE reviewed by men-saab on 3 January 2011 5 Overall rating 4 How it drives 3 Fuel economy 3 Running costs 5 Cost of maintenance and repairs 5 How practical it is 5 Excellent crash test rating. A lot of convertible for your money. A 3 Series convertible offers a sharper drive. Oil change is recommended every 5k miles on 4-cylinder Saab petrol engines. Insurance Groups are between 25-39 On average it achieves 90% of the official MPG figure .

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