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Saab spices up the 9-3 (2011 Mar)
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SAAB’S latest 9-3 saloon and estate range will cost from £21,495 when it hits showrooms next month.The facelifted models will feature a pair of new petrol turbo engines, more standard kit, better performance and lower emissions.The 9-3’s fresh face a... Saab spices up the 9-3
A tough, cheap, comfy, used car with style (2009 Feb)
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Hi I have just sold my MR2 that I have had since new, as I am getting on a bit now -the back giving me some jip - but full NCD gives me an insurance advantage. I would like a nice car (loved my Celica GT4) but I have decided to try a &quo... A tough, cheap, comfy, used car with style
Ski car for £8,000 (2008 Jan)
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I'm a Brit, but have recently relocated to Munich, where the weather is much better that the UK and I'm within an hour's drive of ski resorts. As such I'd like to buy a convertible car that can also take a pair of skis on a roof/boot rack. I'm look... Ski car for £8,000
Used sportscar of choice? (2008 Jan)
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I am 27 and while it is just me and my other half I think it's about the right time we bought a 2 seater convertible. We have about £15k to play with which wil get us an old Boxster S. Appealing, but I am worried that a Porsche of this age will... Used sportscar of choice?
Saab back on track with new models (2011 Feb)
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JUST over a year ago it looked like the iconic Saab brand was on the verge of extinction.But since being taken over by Dutch sports car company Spyker it has been revitalised and is now offering some exciting new products.The latest 9-3 range has bee... Saab back on track with new models
PhoeniX heralds future for Saab (2011 Mar)
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THE Phoenix has risen from the ashes – and it’s about to shape the next generation of cars from Saab.Based on a new styling which will underpin the next Saab 9-3 model, the PhoeniX concept heralds what the Dutch-owned company calls ‘aeromotional’ des... PhoeniX heralds future for Saab
The Best Cars To Buy After 3 Years Depreciation Revealed (2012 Mar)
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Everyone knows that new cars depreciate as soon as soon as they leave the forecourt, but three years on, which cars have depreciated the most and provide the best buys for today’s cash-strapped motorists seeking to save thousands? Used Car Exp... The Best Cars To Buy After 3 Years Depreciation Revealed
Motorway Noise (2009 May)
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Dear Matt, Please help! My current car is great, except for dire fuel economy, noise at speed and it’s getting long in the tooth. It’s a 97 BMW 328i SE touring auto (e36). I now have a company car scheme, which gives me a gross amou... Motorway Noise
Motoring Newsbriefs (2011 May)
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BIRD POO DOESN’T CORRODE YOUR CARTHE familiar sight of car bodywork ‘etched’ by bird droppings are not the result of any corrosive property in the deposit - as is commonly believed – according to research from car care experts Autoglym.In fact, damag... Motoring Newsbriefs
Part Exchange Values: A Rip-Off? (2010 Jul)
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It’s easy to blame car dealers for trying to rip us off, but it’s not their fault. We don’t have to accept a bad offer. Yet, the continued success of companies that offer to ‘buy any car’ despite much negative press tell... Part Exchange Values: A Rip-Off?
StreetKa still has topless appeal (2010 May)
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THE Ford StreetKa is the best second-hand convertible of the last ten years, according to research by a leading online retailer. To mark the start of the peak buying season for convertibles, Carsite evaluated the reliability, depreciation, running co... StreetKa still has topless appeal
Saab's power boost at the double (2010 Sep)
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SAAB has added two new engines to its new 9-5 saloon line-up – just two months after the model’s launch.They comprise a 2.0-litre twin turbo diesel producing 190bhp and a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol unit with 160bhp.And the 9-5’s options list is e... Saab's power boost at the double

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Saab spices up the 9-3 (2011 Mar)
News
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SAAB’S latest 9-3 saloon and estate range will cost from £21,495 when it hits showrooms next month.The facelifted models will feature a pair of new petrol turbo engines, more standard kit, better performance and lower emissions.The 9-3’s fresh face a... Saab spices up the 9-3
A tough, cheap, comfy, used car with style (2009 Feb)
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Hi I have just sold my MR2 that I have had since new, as I am getting on a bit now -the back giving me some jip - but full NCD gives me an insurance advantage. I would like a nice car (loved my Celica GT4) but I have decided to try a &quo... A tough, cheap, comfy, used car with style
Ski car for £8,000 (2008 Jan)
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I'm a Brit, but have recently relocated to Munich, where the weather is much better that the UK and I'm within an hour's drive of ski resorts. As such I'd like to buy a convertible car that can also take a pair of skis on a roof/boot rack. I'm look... Ski car for £8,000
Used sportscar of choice? (2008 Jan)
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I am 27 and while it is just me and my other half I think it's about the right time we bought a 2 seater convertible. We have about £15k to play with which wil get us an old Boxster S. Appealing, but I am worried that a Porsche of this age will... Used sportscar of choice?
Saab back on track with new models (2011 Feb)
News
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JUST over a year ago it looked like the iconic Saab brand was on the verge of extinction.But since being taken over by Dutch sports car company Spyker it has been revitalised and is now offering some exciting new products.The latest 9-3 range has bee... Saab back on track with new models

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Used Saab 9-3 Fault Guide

Before you buy a used Saab 9-3 you should be aware of the common faults or wear items specific to the Saab 9-3 that you should check for. Our research amongst the experts that work on the Saab 9-3 everyday has identified the essential engine checks, interior items that you need to ensure work, wear items to spot on the Saab 9-3 suspension, areas on the bodywork to inspect, and information about official recalls of the Saab 9-3.

Fault Guide for Saab 9-3 Faults and Checks

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