2005 saab 9-3 car and driver

Handles well for a frontdrive car, frugal yet powerful engines, generous passenger room, classleading trunk space. After introducing a wholenew 93 sport sedan model for 2003, saab came along for 2004 with its completely redesigned 93 convertible, and now, for 2005, that vehicle continues in the lineup with. Our list of 14 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2005 saab 93. Although a volvo wagon was the leftwing equivalent of a ford f250 and a saab was a cap and gown on wheels, speedcrazed angelinos found nordic transportation about as exciting as farm machinery. As with the subie, our only real gripe is the aeros turbo lag, which stifles. Provide details, support with references or personal experience. Saab claims the 93 aero v6 is its quickest car ever, so we expect the sixspeed manual version to just edge ahead of the viggen and 92x aero, hitting 60 mph in. The saab 93 was redesigned for the 2003 model year. The entrylevel linear sedan is powered by a less potent version of saabs 2.

This is my 8th saab and my first was a 72 99e which i totaled. Modifications were made to the side torso airbags for 2004 and later models built after december 2003 to improve occupant protection in sideimpact crashes. Get instant price details on the market value of the 2005 saab 9 3. The interior is designed with human anatomy in mind and if. Saab 93 2005, cpa2002 viper series reclinable steel tubular frame racing seats by cipher auto. Everything from dashboard kits and floor mats, to steering wheel covers, seat covers, sun shades and car organizers is available in our store. Sep 01, 2002 that, then, is the new saab 9 3 sedan a car tailored not to offend. It can perform family duties without difficulty and has an enviable safety record, with only the question of running costs being an issue. Combines driver and passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. We have 4 2005 saab 93 arc vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 2 1owner cars, and 4 personal use cars. May 06, 2014 00456 2005 saab 9 3 linear headlight repair melissas car has had a sometimes works, sometimes doesnt work rf headlight for about a year, and today i finally got around to fixing it. Most recent 2005 saab 9 3 recall on march 17, 2006, saab recalled 68,654 saab 9 3.

Understated but very capable, the saab 93 aero is a sound buy in a competitive marketplace, though some buyers may find it too discreet for their tastes. Choose mileage and options to get your 2005 saab 93 sedan 4d linear turbo book value and price. Rockauto name, logo and all the parts your car will ever. The lineup expands from five to six variations, due to the addition of a entrylevel convertible. The turbo x is saabs first production car with the xwd allwheel drive system from haldex traction and elsd.

The worst complaints are engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control, and engine and engine cooling. After driving subaru and toyota products for the past 12 years, i wanted. Get the best deals on tail lights for 2005 saab 93 when you shop the largest online selection at. Jul 26, 2017 this 2008 saab 9 3 convertible was the end of an incredible era of automobile history duration. Additionally, find 2005 saab 93 warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumpertobumper coverage and major components. The new saab 93 convertible model lineup hopes to bridge the yawning price void between astra and bmwaudi fourseat convertibles. Damaged or broken mirror housings make your car unsightly, but driving with cracked or missing mirror glass. Certain sport sedan and convertible passenger vehicles were produced with a vacuum pipe check valve for the brake booster that may fail from exposure to elevated temperatures. We ride into the sunand the rainwith a trio of luxurious new bigsky machines see all 7 photos. If a saab 93 convertible were nearly three times as stiff, it would be the 2004 93 convertible you see here, a whole lot nicer and betterbehaved machine than any previous saab convertible. That assertiona favorite of saab officialswould explain the continued popularity of the current saab 93, despite the eggshaped car s advancing age it was. Msrp, dealer invoice price and costtoown data for new saab 9 3.

Saab 93 2005, european antenna adapter by best kits. The entrylevel linear sedan is powered by a less potent version of saab s 2. No warning, drove yesterday and car was fine, went to back out of garage and a terrible grinding, scraping noise occurred. All leather windows locks ac heat radio sunroof all work.

Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver s seat belt retractor, free of charge. Socal drivers need an allweather automobile like tacos need herring. The 93 was first based on the gm2900 platform and subsequently changed to the gm epsilon platform. The 2005 saab 93 has 3 nhtsa complaints for the engine and engine cooling at 33,033 miles average. The 2005 saab 9 3 is available as a fourdoor sedan or twodoor convertible. The frontal offset crash test ratings also apply to the station wagon version of the 9 3, known as the sportcombi, beginning with its introduction in the 2006 model year.

This saab 9 3 is the funest car to drive that i have ever driven. That, then, is the new saab 93 sedan a car tailored not to offend. Saab claims the 93 aero v6 is its quickest car ever, so we expect the sixspeed manual version to just edge ahead of the viggen and 92x aero, hitting 60 mph in six seconds flat and the quarter. Free black book market values for buying, selling, or tradeins. We have 28 2005 saab 93 vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 6 1owner cars, and 42 personal use cars. It offers neat, conceptcar styling, a trim size and solid structure, but. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2005 acura tl and 2005 saab 9 3. Additionally, find 2005 saab 9 3 warranty and reliability information, such as limits on bumpertobumper coverage and major components. Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Owners may contact saab customer service at 18009559007. On november 2014, my car was towed to the same service center after the 20 battery.

This 2008 saab 93 convertible was the end of an incredible era of automobile history duration. In 20 a saab service center replaced a battery that had leaked. With our extensive choice of 2005 saab 93 interior accessories you can get things exactly the way you want them. Official recalls have been issued for the 2005 saab 9 3 by the nhtsa. Discovered the spring broke and rubbing against tire. Other vehicles using this platforms included the opel vectra and cadillac bls. The 93 convertible is a nearluxury drop top that seats four passengers. The most commonly reported 2005 saab 93 problem is. Roadkill roadkill garage dirt every day hot rod garage adam carolla goes racing engine masters best driver s car week long road to. Make those hours you spent behind the wheel as comfortable as possible. This topgrade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a fusion of a wellbalanced design and high level of craftsmanship.

Both feel solid and strong, and both feature fulltime allwheeldrive for surefootedness and safety. Popular searches toyota camry ford f150 car appraiser tool subaru outback. Growing up in southern california, i never understood the whole swedish car thing. Krondahl cant say what color suit the current 9 3 is, but he and saab believe it wasnt conservative enough. Plus, the 92x aero beats the old 93 viggen february 2002 to 60 and the quarter. The 2005 saab 93 is a premium midsize fivepassenger car available as a sporty twodoor convertible or a sedan. Luckily this did not occur while driving at normal speeds. Nhtsa s 5star safety ratings help consumers compare vehicle safety when searching for a car. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.

When the 9000 evolved into the 95 for model year 2000, saab made its largest car even more powerful and, as some saab philes believe, more mainstream. The saab 93 is a compact executive car that was originally developed and manufactured by the swedish automaker saab. Sep 01, 2003 if a saab 9 3 convertible were nearly three times as stiff, it would be the 2004 9 3 convertible you see here, a whole lot nicer and betterbehaved machine than any previous saab convertible. Bought an 05 9 3 aero with a 5speed and this car is fun, fast, comfortable, economical and most important a 5star safety rating. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2005 saab 9 3 sedan 4d linear turbo.

Search from 23 saab 93 cars for sale, including a used 2005 saab 93 aero convertible, a used 2005 saab 93 aero sedan, and a used 2005 saab. The saab 93 is a compact executive car that was originally developed and manufactured by. Krondahl cant say what color suit the current 93 is, but he and saab believe it wasnt conservative enough. The 2005 saabaru, err, saab 92x aero, was placed in a comparison. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the. Engine coolant loss and no leak noted engine coolant loss and no leak noted 2. One of the many things saab cars usa marketing vp hans krondahl knows is that everyone needs a gray suit. Recommended consumers rated 2005 saab 93 in the top 29% of 2005 model year vehicles. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report.