Saab 9-3

First generation · 1999–2002 · 4 model years · 3 trims

Saab 9-3 – front Unverified
Photo: 1998 Saab 9-3 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 1998 Saab 9-3 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Saab 9-3 en Visby by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Saab 9-3 SE 5D 2.3i by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 1998 Saab 9-3 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Saab 9-3 dash by Ypsilon from Finland, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
All Saab 9-3 generations

Trims by model year

Trim Engine HP Torque Transmission Drive MPG city/hwy (comb) MSRP
2002
2.0T 4AT 2.0 L Saab H I4 turbocharged — — Automatic 4-speed FWD 18/27 (21) $28,620
2.0T 5MT 2.0 L Saab H I4 turbocharged — — Manual 5-speed FWD 20/30 (24) $28,620
2.3T Viggen 5MT 2.3 L Saab H I4 turbocharged — — Manual 5-speed FWD 17/26 (20) $38,720
2001
2.0T 4AT 2.0 L Saab H I4 turbocharged — — Automatic 4-speed FWD 18/26 (21) $27,070
2.0T 5MT 2.0 L Saab H I4 turbocharged — — Manual 5-speed FWD 19/28 (22) $27,070
2.3T Viggen 5MT 2.3 L Saab H I4 turbocharged — — Manual 5-speed FWD 18/28 (22) $38,570
2000
2.0T 4AT 2.0 L Saab H I4 turbocharged — — Automatic 4-speed FWD 17/24 (20) $26,675
2.0T 5MT 2.0 L Saab H I4 turbocharged — — Manual 5-speed FWD 19/27 (22) $26,675
2.3T Viggen 5MT 2.3 L Saab H I4 turbocharged — — Manual 5-speed FWD 18/27 (21) $38,570
1999
2.0T 4AT 2.0 L Saab H I4 turbocharged — — Automatic 4-speed FWD 17/23 (19) $26,050
2.0T 5MT 2.0 L Saab H I4 turbocharged — — Manual 5-speed FWD 18/25 (21) $26,050
2.3T Viggen 5MT 2.3 L Saab H I4 turbocharged — — Manual 5-speed FWD 17/24 (19) $38,325

Safety & recalls by model year

YearRecallsNHTSA overall rating
2002 4 Not rated
2001 4 —
2000 2 —
1999 3 —

US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.