Overview
- Body
- Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Manual 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,950EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 182 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Width
- 67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Height
- 56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Wheelbase
- 103 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,031 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 80
- Reported injuries
- 11
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28%
- AIR BAGS22%
- SEAT BELTS7%
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING6%
- SUSPENSION5%
- POWER TRAIN4%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 94 total.
Saab 9-3: best and worst yearsInformation is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.