Key strengths: Quiet satisfying
Areas for improvement: CD player / various quality issues
Well, I find this car quite satisfying and despite its minor faults within the first 15K miles, I am still happy with this machine. All the problems were promptly addressed by my dealer (upon notification). And all were covered by its 50K service warranty. I don't pay for oil-changes either.
A few things that are disappointing:
The CD-player does not play MP3 CDs. (not so on new models?)
A bit of a rattle or noise in the driver door. (really not a problem)
The buzzing noise at initial start-up in wintertime.
I have the "Infotainment Plus" which is 170 watts. But performs like a system that has 50 watts, so poor factory speakers.
Otherwise a fine motor car: very fun to drive, nice seats, fast, great looks, good size/utility, good fuel economy, I really like the waffle air-vents (so does Cadillac as they 'adopted' them), safe, I like all the buttons on the dash - which ended with the 06 edition (it gives the cock-pit feeling, good marketing if you are still trying to connect the Svenska Aeroplan Aktie-Bolaget with cars), good handling and response et al.
The quality issues are that of a European car really and appear only minor assembly issues. Audi, Mercedes and BMW are the same, and Saab addresses them the same way, with their service warranty. I am strongly considering another, as this service warranty negates any quality concerns I have. My opinion and many reviews suggest Saab quality appears improving with the years. The running costs for Saab 93 Sport Sedan 210hp turbo 4 cylinder Automatic are normal
Safety: 81
Equipment: 56
Reliability: 74
Driving: 71
Comfort: 70
Design: 68