A Saab 9-3 Convertible for a pensioner and dog?

As a pensioner I am thinking of buying one of the above to do about 3/4k mls pa for fun and hope to keep a long time.Is this a practical proposition and what is the spares situation. Can you possibly suggest anything else I should look at. My budget is £8k and Auto is a MUST and so is petrol due to mileage. It must have 4 seats however small so I can take my dog. My priorities are reliability and low ownership costs and comfort. Thank you

Asked on 17 August 2016 by smitham

Answered by Honest John

A friend of mine has one. Presumably you mean the post 2003 model and presumably with a petrol engine? Avoid the 1.9 diesel. They rattle a bit and feel quite old, but they look good and there are lots of independent SAAB specialists throughout the country keeping them going.

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Dear Honest John,

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