2005 2005 9-3 New Car Test Drive Sports sedan or luxurious convertible. Introduction The Saab 9-3 sedan is an honest contender among sports sedans in its class. It's tight, it VEHICLE TYPE: BASE PRICE: $40,670-$43,175 ENGINE TYPE: turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 16-valve 4-in-line, aluminum block and head, port fuel injection Displacement: 122 cu in, 1998cc The Saab 9-3 handles impressively well, with a nicely balanced neutral feel. The sedan feels tight, like a true sports sedan. The convertible exhibits virtually zero cowl shake, thanks to the extensive bracing designed into the platform that the convertible shares with the sedan. Used 2005 Saab 9-3. Consumer Reviews. More about the 2005 9-3. 5 (73%) 4 (21%) 3 (4%) 2 (2%) 1 (0%) 4.6. 135 reviews. Write a vehicle review. See all 9-3s for sale. View Photos & Save up to $4,762 on one of 92 used 2005 Saab 9-3 Convertibles near you. Find your perfect car with Edmunds expert reviews, car comparisons, and pricing tools. Saab 9-3 Saloon (2002 - 2011) in-depth review. Read our experts' views on the engine, practicality, running costs, overall performance and more. in 2005 a compact sports estate joined the range. Finally, for 2009 an all-wheel drive estate with raised suspension was introduced as the 9-3 X. Where the 9-3 Convertible once dominated four NnRZ.