Saab 9-3
- Reliability (shortcut)
- Repair Histories (shortcut)
- Extended Warranty
- Real-World Gas Mileage (shortcut)
- "Why (Not) This Car?" Reviews (shortcut)
- Tire Reviews
- Forums
- Specifications
- Features
Saab 9-3 Reliability
Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Saab 9-3 rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?
TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."
The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Saab 9-3 reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2008 | Saab | 9-3* | 18 3.8 20800 | ||
| 2007 | Saab | 9-3 |  | 48 8.2 33500 | |
| 2006 | Saab | 9-3 | | 37 9.5 44600 | |
| 2005 | Saab | 9-3* | 13 8.5 72800 | ||
| 2004 | Saab | 9-3 |  | 27 5.6 65800 | |
| 2003 | Saab | 9-3* | 21 6.4 79400 | ||
| 1999 | Saab | 9-3* | 11 6.0 132900 | ||
To see how the Saab 9-3's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
We also have some new reliability stats for the Saab 9-3. "Nada-odds" reports the percentage that required no repairs at all, not even a minor one--nada--in the past year, while "Lemon-odds" reports the percentage that required three (or more) repair trips.
| Nada-odds cars per 100 with no repairs (nada) in the past year; 100 is ideal Lemon-odds cars per 100 with 3+ repair trips in the past year; 0 is ideal | |||||
| Year | Make | Model | Nada-odds |
Lemon-odds |
Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2007 | Saab | 9-3 | 30 11.4 38600 | ||
| 2006 | Saab | 9-3 | 27 11.9 50000 | ||
To see how the Saab 9-3's Nada-odds and Lemon-odds compare to competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Saab 9-3--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.
Saab 9-3 Repair Histories
To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Saab 9-3 repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.
Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:
2008 Saab 9-3 Problems and Repair Histories
2007 Saab 9-3 Problems and Repair Histories
2006 Saab 9-3 Problems and Repair Histories
2005 Saab 9-3 Problems and Repair Histories
2004 Saab 9-3 Problems and Repair Histories
2003 Saab 9-3 Problems and Repair Histories
2002 Saab 9-3 Problems and Repair Histories
2001 Saab 9-3 Problems and Repair Histories
1999 Saab 9-3 Problems and Repair Histories
Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.Saab 9-3 Extended Warranty
Concerned about the Saab 9-3's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.
Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.
If you are unsure about the Saab 9-3's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.
Saab 9-3 Gas Mileage
Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Saab 9-3's gas mileage in the real-world.
In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Saab 9-3, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.
Saab 9-3 Real-World Gas Mileage
"Why (Not) the Saab 9-3?" Reviews
For car buyers' reasons for buying a 9-3--or not--click here.
Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions,
where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.
Michael's most recent Saab 9-3 review.
Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.
Saab 9-3 Tire Reviews
The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Saab 9-3 tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Saab 9-3--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.
The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.
Saab 9-3 Forums (TrueDelta partners)
These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the 9-3 by owners, visit:
GMInsideNews.com -- GM news forum
2003 Saab 9-3 Specifications
| Body | 4-door Sedan | 2-door Convertible |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 105.3 | 102.6 |
| Length | 182.5 | 182.3 |
| Width | 69.0 | 67.4 |
| Height | 56.8 | 56.2 |
| Curb Weight | 3175 | 3220 |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.4 | 17.0 |
| R1 Headroom | 38.9 | 38.9 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 56.3 | 52.5 |
| R1 Legroom | 42.3 | 42.3 |
| R2 Headroom | 37.0 | 37.8 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 55.1 | 41.9 |
| R2 Legroom | 35.1 | 33.2 |
| Cargo Volume | 15.0 | 12.5 |
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