Saab 9-3 1.9 TTiD Vector Sport MY11
Saab 9-3 1.9 TTiD Vector Sport MY11
What is it?
THE Saab 9-3 received some useful revamps for the MY11 range, including the 1.9 twin turbo diesel delivering just 119g/km CO2 for the lowest diesel company car tax band of 13%. Although the Saab 9-3 has been updated again for MY12, there are still some of these MY11 models which should provide a good blend of low leasing price and low company car tax. Available in three power outputs – 130, 160 and 180PS – the model tested here is the 160PS model.
What’s hot?
- Twin turbo gives plenty of acceleration
- With plenty of good in-gear Saab turbo punch thanks to 400Nm torque
- CO2 of 119g/km mean 13% company car tax for 2011/12 tax year
- Astonishing fuel economy: over 60mpg average
- Comfortable seats – as you would expect from a Saab
- And a quiet and comfortable motorway experience too
- Plus there’s plenty of interior space for all passengers
- Standard spec includes Bluetooth mobile phone prep…
- …plus heated front seats, leather/textile seat trim, alloys
What’s not?
- Plasticky trim is not in line with premium Saab image
- And a long way from what Audi and BMW drivers experience
- Engine is noisy at start up and under acceleration
- Feels in need of the MY12 update
What you need to Know?
| P11D Value: | 25,983 |
| Monthly Rental*: | 289 (CH)/£347 (PCH) |
| Tax Band when posted: | 13%, 17%, 18% |
| Monthly BiK: | Click link for BIK |
| Engine: | 1.9-litre twin turbo diesel |
| CO2 Emissions: | 119g/km |
| Power/torque: | 160PS/400Nm |
| Economy: | 62.8mpg |
Monthly contract hire (CH) and personal contract hire (PCH) rentals generated by Concept Vehicle Leasing. Based on a 36 month lease at 10,000 miles a year, 3+35 payments.
Business Car Manager Road Test Rating
There are plenty of reasons to consider the Saab 9-3 as a business car – not least its company car tax rating and brilliant fuel economy. If you can find one of the MY11 models – they are still around – make sure you get a good deal. And worth considering if you can find a good deal on the latest Saab 9-3 MY12 range. But otherwise the Saab feels its age; other business cars offer a more premium experience.
Editor’s note: You can read more about the new Saab 9-3 MY12 update in our news story: Updated looks and revised model range for Saab 9-3.
