Skip to content
Trimslate
SavedHelp

2001 Saab

9-3

Auto 4-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, B205R

Saab 9-3: best and worst years
2001 Saab 9-3 (photo 1 of 6)
2001 photoCharles from Port Chester, New YorkCC0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Midsize CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, 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
26 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
$3,650EPA, 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
4
Owner complaints
83
Reported injuries
4

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM31%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE19%
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING17%
  • AIR BAGS5%
  • POWER TRAIN3%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC3%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 99 total.

Saab 9-3: best and worst years

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.