Saab 9-3 - is it any good?

I’ve been offered a 2001 Saab 9-3 for £2995. It has covered 77,000 miles. Should I buy it?

Asked on 31 July 2013 by Jerry Evans

Answered by Honest John
No, they were still Cavalier based then and suffered appalling understeer and torque steer.
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