All Saab 9-3 reviews

"Somewhat against the odds, this 1.9-litre turbodiesel engine makes a very accomplished partner to the 9-3 Convertible"

Guilty as charged, I'm afraid. When I first heard that Saab were endowing their 9-3 Convertible with a 1.9-litre diesel engine, I thought it would be a peaky little thing, all turbo lag and lunge and no flexibility. Putting an engine with this modest capacity into such a hefty drop top surely was a recipe for a dull and stodgy driving experience? I'm glad to report tha...

"The hood's operation is very slick indeed"

Quick - what's the UK's best selling premium four-seat convertible? Chances are you'll say BMW's 3 Series or failing that Audi's A4 Cabriolet. Wrong on both scores. The Saab 9-3 Convertible is the car that most of us turn to when we want a combination of practicality, quality and the wind in our hair. The latest version looks set to continue this sales trend, adding even more style and quality to the equation.

The old Saab 9-3 Convertibl...

"It's easy to see why Saab enjoys so much success with the 9-3 Convertible?"

All right, so cost isn't your first consideration when buying a premium-badged four-seater convertible but it's still pretty important. Even at entry-level point, the Germans will charge you a lot for this kind of car, with fees ranging from £25,000 for Audi's drop-top A4, through £26,000 for the least expensive BMW 3 Series to over £32,000 for a Mercedes CLK. There is another alternative however, and it's dese...

"Big performance has always been a 9-3 trademark ' it still is?"

Whisper it, but the best looking car in the junior executive sector could well be a Saab. Whilst the publishing of a book by David Beckham on Fermat's Last Theorem may seem a likelier scenario, reserve judgement until you've clapped eyes on an upspec Saab 9-3 Sports Saloon in the metal.

Although even the well scrubbed Beckhams occasionally hit a sartorial bum note, the same can't be said for the work of the Saab styl...

"There's no getting away from the fact that this is currently the best buy in the junior executive class"

The formula for success in the compact executive sector is easy. Your car needs to be quick, well-built, comfortable, good looking, handle well and be vaguely affordable. Until recently, it also needed a prestigious German badge on its bonnet. Just lately, however, things have changed and Saab's 9-3 Sport Saloon has what it takes to meet and beat the Germans at their own game. The 1...

When it comes to four seat convertibles, Saab have long guarded a very profitable niche. The MK2 9-3 Convertible is undoubtedly their best drop top to date and demand is consequently very strong. Although few genuine used bargains can be found, if you do your homework, you'll soon be able to work out what to avoid and what to target. With a reputation for solidity and available at prices considerably lower than you'd pay for an equivalent BMW or Audi ragtop, the Saab 9-3 Convertible continues...

When it comes to four seat convertibles, Saab have long guarded a very profitable niche. The MK2 9-3 Convertible is undoubtedly their best drop top to date and demand is consequently very strong. Although few genuine used bargains can be found, if you do your homework, you'll soon be able to work out what to avoid and what to target. With a reputation for solidity and available at prices considerably lower than you'd pay for an equivalent BMW or Audi ragtop, the Saab 9-3 Convertible continues...