Excellent crash test rating. A lot of convertible for your money. A 3 Series convertible offers a sharper drive. Oil change is recommended every 5k miles on 4-cylinder Saab petrol engines. Insurance Groups are between 25-39. A less than stellar interior and only mediocre performance and dynamic prowess means that the 9-3 convertible is something of a leftfield choice these days, but it's still handsome enough to Pages: 1 2 3 4. My biggest issue with the 9-3 convertible range is the price. Starting from around $65,000 for the Linear 2.0-litre turbo, it goes all the way to $93,000 for the Aero and although This Saab 9-3 Convertible is better to drive than the older models, with its sharp steering and plenty of feedback. The ride is comfortable and, with little body roll through bends, the 9-3 Saab 9-3 2002-2011 review 6 Minor tweaks both simplify and improve the 9-3. Likeable, but lagging behind by Matt Prior 9 August 2011 Follow @matty_prior Share How we test cars Yes, yes, I Saab 9-3 Convertible Review 02:51 As a convertible, the Saab 9-3 is fairly competitive. The soft top is quiet and doesn't use up too much space in the trunk. Related Videos 1 of 2 Saab The rear has also been tweaked, with frosted tail-lights highlighting the SportWagon's fastback profile. It's a look that's achieved at the expense of rear luggage space - the 9-3's boot Tested here is the range-topping Aero convertible. At $92,400 in auto form, it's the most expensive 9-3 by some margin, yet by European soft-top standards it's good value. Reviews Saab 9-3 Convertible More style, less wind in your hair, and a lot less torque steer add up to a pretty competitive $40,000 ragtop. JIM MCCRAW Published: Sep 1, 2003 View Photos If This week on Buckle Up, Rob reviews the wonderfully quirky SAAB 9-3 convertible. Ever wondered what an alternative would be to the usual boring German cars? l12byBh.