Saab 9-3 Convertible

19992012 · 42 configurations

Lowest
18
Average
21
Best
24

The Saab 9-3 Convertible has been tested by the EPA across 42 different configurations spanning model years 1999 through 2012. Over this period, the 9-3 Convertible has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 18 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 21 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Gasoline or E85
$2,850182821MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdGasoline or E85
$2,500203224MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,850192621MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,600202923MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,700192722MPG
2009
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150162619MPG
2009
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,300152418MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,700192722MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,700192722MPG
2008
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,150182722MPG
2008
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,650162619MPG
2008
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,850152418MPG
2008
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,450182420MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,300182721MPG
2007
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$3,150162619MPG
2007
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Regular
$3,300152618MPG
2006
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300192721MPG
2006
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,450172520MPG
2006
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,650162619MPG
2006
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,650152619MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150192622MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,650172519MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,150182822MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,450172620MPG
2003
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
2003
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,000202923MPG
2002
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
2002
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$2,900203024MPG
2001
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182521MPG
2001
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,300192621MPG
2001
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150192822MPG
2001
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700192622MPG
2000
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,450172420MPG
2000
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182320MPG
2000
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700192722MPG
2000
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150192722MPG
1999
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1999
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182521MPG
1999
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450172520MPG

Historical Efficiency

2012
24
2011
23
2010
23
2009
22
2008
22
2007
21
2006
21
2005
22
2004
22
2003
23
2002
24
2001
22
2000
22
1999
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (9-3 Convertible) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Saab 9-3 Convertible. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Saab Saab 9-3/9-3X grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
153
Total Deaths
104

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
17.0%
Fire Occurrence
5.2%
Speeding Involved
26.8%
DUI Involved
25.5%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

83%
Front
14%
Side
4%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.78
2022
Fatal Crashes15
Fatalities
11
Deaths/Crash
0.73
2021
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.89
2020
Fatal Crashes19
Fatalities
11
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2019
Fatal Crashes18
Fatalities
12
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2018
Fatal Crashes12
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.42
2017
Fatal Crashes16
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2016
Fatal Crashes19
Fatalities
19
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2015
Fatal Crashes13
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.62
2014
Fatal Crashes23
Fatalities
15
Deaths/Crash
0.65

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2010
1
2006
1
2004
3
2003
4
2002
1
2001
2
2000
3
1999
3
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Moderate
Advisory