Single-owner 28k-Mile 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Convertible

Description

Introduced for the 1999 model year, the Saab 9-3 was a heavily revised version of the second-generation Saab 900. Saab claimed over 1,100 changes were made, including improved suspension, enhanced safety features, and updated styling, and with the company under the control of General Motors since 1989, it had the vast resources to do that. But Saab’s heritage was aircraft, and the 9-3 continued to feature innovations inspired by the military fighter planes Saab is famous for.  

The 9-3 was available in various body styles, including a three-door hatchback, five-door hatchback, and a convertible. It featured a range of engines, from a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four to a 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-four in the performance Viggen model, providing a blend of performance and efficiency. The interior was driver-focused, with ergonomic controls and the innovative "Night Panel" feature, which dimmed unnecessary dashboard lights to reduce driver distraction at night. One of the standout features was the introduction of Saab's Active Head Restraints (SAHR), designed to reduce the risk of whiplash injuries in rear-end collisions. 

This single-owner 1999 Saab 9-3 SE Convertible was purchased new as a 25th wedding anniversary gift, and its low mileage reflects its cherished ownership.

Highlights 

• Single owner Saab showing 27,389 miles from new at cataloging 

• Finished in Midnight Blue Mica Metallic over a Warm Beige leather interior 

• 2.0-liter B204R turbocharged inline-four producing 200 hp 

• Five-speed manual transmission 

• Matching power convertible top 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Recent maintenance includes: 

  • Shock absorbers and brake pads 

  • New tires 

  • Transmission service 

• Anti-lock brakes  

• Traction Control System (TCS)  

• Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHR) in front

• Electrically adjustable front seats with driver's memory  

• Automatic Climate Control (ACC)  

• Saab Audio System with remote controls on the steering wheel   

Known Imperfections 

• Carpet is slightly worn down 

• Digital display doesn't display some of the text for gauges, but all gauges physically work 

Included 

• Two-year-old car cover 

• Original owner’s manual 

• Service records 

Ownership History 

This 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible was purchased on 13 November 1998 at Arroway Chevrolet Saab, Inc., in Katonah, New York, by the consignor as a 25th wedding anniversary gift. They state this summer cruiser is always garaged and covered in winter and most of the rest of the year. The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this 1999 Saab 9-3 Convertible in Connecticut, Florida, and New York with the same owner, and it currently shows 27,389 miles from new.