2003 9-3 Vector 1.8t. What to look out for?

2003 9-3 Vector 1.8t. What to look out for?

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Paraicj

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502 posts

148 months

Tuesday 27th August 2013
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Hi all,

I'm viewing a low mileage (63k) 2003 9-3 Vector 1.8t on Thursday. The ad is very in-depth and has loads of photos. It looks very clean, interior is spotless, no cracks on the leather seats etc. Is there anything I should check very closely during inspection/test-drive?

It's in Ireland, I've just moved back from London after 3yrs with no car. So the 1.8t makes sense insurance-wise. Vector is the top spec right? Are the early ones a safe enough bet?


  • EDITTED: It has a full SAAB service history and a year NCT (MOT equivalent)

loko

313 posts

171 months

Tuesday 27th August 2013
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Aero is the top spec, vector has lots of toys as standard though
And the 1.8t is actually a 2.0 with a smaller turbo