Saab 9-3 Review, For Sale, Specs, Models & News in Australia

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Used Saab 9-3 review: 1998-2003

7.0/10

29 Jan 2009

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Saab 9-3 BioPower 2007 Review

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Saab 9-3 Diesel 2007 Review

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Saab 9-3 FAQs

How to fix a passenger indicator issue in a 1999 Saab 9-3

This wouldn’t be the first time a brand new globe or fuse has been found to be faulty straight out of the packaging. It sounds like a very long shot, I know, but it happens more often than you think. With that in mind, try a second globe and a second fuse to see if you’ve been a victim of this cruel mechanical joke.

If both the globe and the fuse are good, then you have an electrical problem with either a broken wire, connector or the light switch itself. An auto electrician might be your best bet for a quick resolution.

Is the Saab 93 a good car?

I'm going to offend Australia's dentists here, but I do not consider Saabs to be good cars. Soft to the point of being unpleasantly spongy, they seem maintenance-heavy and prone to breakages, suffer shocking resale, and aren't that attractive.

If you're looking for a good, budget conservative piece of transport in this size of car, have a look at Honda Accord Euros or Subaru Libertys.

How to program Saab 93 key fob?

Given that Saab dealers don't exist any more you'll need to contact a professional locksmith to have them reprogram your Saab's key to the car itself.

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Saab 9-3 Wheel Size

The Saab 9-3 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 215x55 R16 for Wagon in 2012 with a wheel size that spans from 6.5x16 inches.

Year	Body Type	Front Tyre Size	Front Rim	Rear Rim
2012	Body Type: Convertible	Front Tyre Size: 235x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in
2012	Body Type: Wagon	Front Tyre Size: 215x55 R16	Front Rim: 6.5x16 in	Rear Rim: 6.5x16 in
2012	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 235x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in
2011	Body Type: Wagon	Front Tyre Size: 215x55 R16	Front Rim: 6.5x16 in	Rear Rim: 6.5x16 in
2011	Body Type: Convertible	Front Tyre Size: 235x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in
2011	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 235x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in
2010	Body Type: Wagon	Front Tyre Size: 235x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in
2010	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 235x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in
2010	Body Type: Convertible	Front Tyre Size: 235x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in
2009	Body Type: Wagon	Front Tyre Size: 235x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in
2009	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 235x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in
2009	Body Type: Convertible	Front Tyre Size: 235x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in
2008	Body Type: Convertible	Front Tyre Size: 235x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in
2008	Body Type: Wagon	Front Tyre Size: 235x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in
2008	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 235x45 R17	Front Rim: 7.5x17 in	Rear Rim: 7.5x17 in

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Saab 9-3 Dimensions

The dimensions of the Saab 9-3 Convertible, Wagon and Sedan vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year	Body Type	Height x Width x Length	Ground Clearance
2012	Body Type: Convertible	Height x Width x Length: 1437x1780x4647 mm	Ground Clearance: 128 mm
2012	Body Type: Wagon	Height x Width x Length: 1498x1802x4670 mm	Ground Clearance: 118 mm
2012	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1450x1802x4647 mm	Ground Clearance: 127 mm
2011	Body Type: Wagon	Height x Width x Length: 1498x1802x4670 mm	Ground Clearance: 118 mm
2011	Body Type: Convertible	Height x Width x Length: 1437x1780x4647 mm	Ground Clearance: 128 mm
2011	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1450x1802x4647 mm	Ground Clearance: 127 mm
2010	Body Type: Wagon	Height x Width x Length: 1492x1762x4654 mm	Ground Clearance: 121 mm
2010	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1462x1762x4635 mm	Ground Clearance: 145 mm
2010	Body Type: Convertible	Height x Width x Length: 1434x1762x4635 mm	Ground Clearance: 145 mm
2009	Body Type: Wagon	Height x Width x Length: 1550x1802x4670 mm	Ground Clearance: 118 mm
2009	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1473x1802x4647 mm	Ground Clearance: 118 mm
2009	Body Type: Convertible	Height x Width x Length: 1434x1762x4635 mm	Ground Clearance: 145 mm
2008	Body Type: Convertible	Height x Width x Length: 1434x1762x4635 mm	Ground Clearance: 145 mm
2008	Body Type: Wagon	Height x Width x Length: 1550x1802x4670 mm	Ground Clearance: 118 mm
2008	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1473x1802x4647 mm	Ground Clearance: 118 mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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Saab 9-3 Pricing & Specs

The price range for the Saab 9-3 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $6,050 and going to $10,780 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year	Body Type	Specs	Price from	Price to
2012	Body Type: Convertible	Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $8,250	Price to: $13,310
2012	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $6,050	Price to: $10,780
2012	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.0L PULP 5 SP AUTO	Price from: $6,380	Price to: $16,500
2011	Body Type: Convertible	Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $8,140	Price to: $13,200
2011	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.0L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $4,950	Price to: $9,350
2011	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.0L PULP 5 SP AUTO	Price from: $5,500	Price to: $15,840
2010	Body Type: Convertible	Specs: 2.8L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $7,810	Price to: $15,400
2010	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.8L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $4,180	Price to: $13,530
2010	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.8L PULP 6 SP MAN	Price from: $4,400	Price to: $10,670
2009	Body Type: Convertible	Specs: 2.8L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $7,700	Price to: $15,400
2009	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.8L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $4,070	Price to: $15,070
2009	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.8L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $4,400	Price to: $15,510
2008	Body Type: Convertible	Specs: 2.8L PULP 6 SP MAN	Price from: $7,700	Price to: $15,400
2008	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.8L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $4,070	Price to: $15,070
2008	Body Type: Wagon	Specs: 2.8L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $4,400	Price to: $15,510

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Saab 9-3 Fuel consumption

The Saab 9-3 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP and Diesel fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 9.3L/100km for Convertible

Year	Body Type	Fuel Consumption*	Engine	Fuel Type	Transmission
2012	Body Type: Convertible	Fuel Consumption: 9.3L/100km	Engine: 2.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2012	Body Type: Wagon	Fuel Consumption: 8.7L/100km	Engine: 2.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 5 SP AUTO
2012	Body Type: Wagon	Fuel Consumption: 6.0L/100km	Engine: 1.9L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2012	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 8.7L/100km	Engine: 2.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2011	Body Type: Wagon	Fuel Consumption: 8.7L/100km	Engine: 2.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 5 SP AUTO
2011	Body Type: Wagon	Fuel Consumption: 6.0L/100km	Engine: 1.9L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2011	Body Type: Convertible	Fuel Consumption: 9.3L/100km	Engine: 2.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2011	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 8.7L/100km	Engine: 2.0L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2010	Body Type: Wagon	Fuel Consumption: 10.6L/100km	Engine: 2.8L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP MAN
2010	Body Type: Wagon	Fuel Consumption: 6.9L/100km	Engine: 1.9L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2010	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 11.1L/100km	Engine: 2.8L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2010	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 6.8L/100km	Engine: 1.9L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2010	Body Type: Convertible	Fuel Consumption: 11.1L/100km	Engine: 2.8L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2010	Body Type: Convertible	Fuel Consumption: 7.1L/100km	Engine: 1.9L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2009	Body Type: Wagon	Fuel Consumption: 11.1L/100km	Engine: 2.8L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2009	Body Type: Wagon	Fuel Consumption: 6.9L/100km	Engine: 1.9L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2009	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 11.1L/100km	Engine: 2.8L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2009	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 5.7L/100km	Engine: 1.9L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP MAN
2009	Body Type: Convertible	Fuel Consumption: 11.1L/100km	Engine: 2.8L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2009	Body Type: Convertible	Fuel Consumption: 7.1L/100km	Engine: 1.9L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2008	Body Type: Convertible	Fuel Consumption: 10.6L/100km	Engine: 2.8L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP MAN
2008	Body Type: Convertible	Fuel Consumption: 7.1L/100km	Engine: 1.9L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2008	Body Type: Wagon	Fuel Consumption: 11.1L/100km	Engine: 2.8L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2008	Body Type: Wagon	Fuel Consumption: 6.9L/100km	Engine: 1.9L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2008	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 11.1L/100km	Engine: 2.8L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2008	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 6.8L/100km	Engine: 1.9L	Fuel Type: Diesel	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO

*Combined fuel consumption

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Saab 9-3 Towing Capacity

The Saab 9-3 has maximum towing capacity of 1600kg for the latest model available.

Year	Body Type	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2012	Body Type: Convertible	Braked Capacity from: 1600kg	Braked Capacity to: 1600kg
2012	Body Type: Wagon	Braked Capacity from: 1600kg	Braked Capacity to: 1600kg
2012	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1600kg	Braked Capacity to: 1600kg
2011	Body Type: Wagon	Braked Capacity from: 1600kg	Braked Capacity to: 1600kg
2011	Body Type: Convertible	Braked Capacity from: 1600kg	Braked Capacity to: 1600kg
2011	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1600kg	Braked Capacity to: 1600kg
2010	Body Type: Wagon	Braked Capacity from: 1600kg	Braked Capacity to: 1600kg
2010	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1600kg	Braked Capacity to: 1600kg
2010	Body Type: Convertible	Braked Capacity from: 1600kg	Braked Capacity to: 1600kg
2009	Body Type: Wagon	Braked Capacity from: 1600kg	Braked Capacity to: 1600kg
2009	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1600kg	Braked Capacity to: 1600kg
2009	Body Type: Convertible	Braked Capacity from: 1600kg	Braked Capacity to: 1600kg
2008	Body Type: Convertible	Braked Capacity from: 1600kg	Braked Capacity to: 1600kg
2008	Body Type: Wagon	Braked Capacity from: 1600kg	Braked Capacity to: 1600kg
2008	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1600kg	Braked Capacity to: 1600kg