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9-3 Convertible
As we’ve come to expect from Saab, the driver’s environment is superb thanks to comfortable seats and a no-nonsense dash layout. There’s plenty of adjustment in the seat and steering wheel to give you a fine driving position, and the instruments are a paragon of clarity.
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Running Costs
The convertible is much more desirable than the 9-3 saloon or estate, so resale values are considerably better. The lower insurance ratings and cheaper running costs of the lesser-powered versions make them better buys.
9-3
As we’ve come to expect from Saab, the driver’s environment is superb thanks to comfortable seats and a no-nonsense dash layout. There’s plenty of adjustment in the seat and steering wheel to give you a fine driving position, and the instruments are a paragon of clarity.
Running Costs
The 9-3 is aimed at the German compact executive competition. Saab’s prices mean that buyers have more powerful engines for less cash, although the diesel is heavier on carbon dioxide emissions than those in the Audi A4 or BMW 3 Series. However, the petrols are as good as or better than the Germans. Resale values aren't great for the class.
9-3 Saloon
As we've come to expect from Saab, the driver's environment is superb thanks to comfortable seats and a no-nonsense dash layout. There's plenty of adjustment in the seat and steering wheel to give you a fine driving position, and the instruments are a paragon of clarity.
Running Costs
The 9-3 is aimed at the German compact executive competition. Saab's prices mean that buyers will have more powerful engines for less cash, although the diesel is heavier on carbon dioxide emissions than those in the Audi A4 or BMW 3 Series. However, the petrol engines are as good as or better than the Germans'. Resale values aren't great for the class.