Expert Evaluations
2008 Saab 9-3
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- Driving
- Braking
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- Steering
- Handling
- Comfort
- Suspension and Ride
- Driving Position
- Seats
- Noise Level
- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
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- Exterior
- Accessories
- Sound System
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- General Ergonomics
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- Traction and Stability Control
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Mirrors
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Cargo Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Spirited, highly refined fuel-efficient engine
- Nice balance between ride and handling
- Distinctive quirkiness
- Styling becoming dated
- Manual stick not as precise as some
- Torque-steer can creep in on uneven pavement
- None
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- General Ergonomics
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- Safety
- Traction and Stability Control
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Mirrors
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Cargo Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Traditonnal Saab interior
- High-end soundproofing
- Multi-purpose cargo space
- Rear seat legroom
- Poorly-spaced gear ratios
- Average stereo system
- Major understeering
- Reliability to be determined
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- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Sound System
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- General Ergonomics
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Traction and Stability Control
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Cargo Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Lives up to the brand's reputation
- Aggressive body lines
- Fade-free braking
- Cargo volume
- Road handling
- Gearbox
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- Driving Position
- Seats
- Noise Level
- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Sound System
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- General Ergonomics
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- Traction and Stability Control
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Mirrors
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Cargo Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Access to Mechanical Components
- Uniquely Saab
- Abundant low-end torque
- Refined performance
- Outstanding handling
- Tight rear seat legroom
- Not the smoothest ride
- $50K+ opens a lot of other doors
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- Steering
- Handling
- Comfort
- Suspension and Ride
- Driving Position
- Seats
- Noise Level
- Styling
- Interior
- Interior Fit and Finish
- Exterior Fit and Finish
- Exterior
- Accessories
- Sound System
- Instrumentation and Controls
- Convenience and Equipment
- Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning
- General Ergonomics
- Appreciation
- General Appreciation
- Safety
- General Safety
- Visibility
- Traction and Stability Control
- Performance
- Acceleration
- Engine Output
- Transmission
- Fuel Consumption
- Space and Access
- Front Space and Access
- Rear Space and Access
- Storage Capacity
- Cargo Space and Access
- Smooth, powerful engine
- Unique styling
- Comprehensive safety features
- Sharp, sporty handling and AWD capability
- Manual-mode shifts could be quicker
- Limited rear-seat room for adults
- Gets expensive quickly with options
- None