Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan

20032012 · 35 configurations

Lowest
18
Average
22
Best
24

The Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan has been tested by the EPA across 35 different configurations spanning model years 2003 through 2012. Over this period, the 9-3 Sport Sedan has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 18 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 22 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
$2,700192922MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdGasoline or E85
$2,500203224MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,500213024MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,700192722MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdRegular
$2,500213124MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,700192822MPG
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
$2,600192923MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,700192822MPG
2008
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,000192923MPG
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
$3,300192621MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,150192822MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,150192822MPG
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
$3,000202823MPG
2006
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,000192923MPG
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
$3,000192923MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700192822MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,150192622MPG
2005
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,700192822MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,500203024MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,150192822MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182521MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Regular
$2,700192722MPG
2004
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$3,300182721MPG
2003
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$2,600192823MPG
2003
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,600202923MPG
2003
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,300182721MPG
2003
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,150192822MPG

Historical Efficiency

2012
24
2011
24
2010
24
2009
23
2008
23
2007
22
2006
23
2005
23
2004
24
2003
23

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 Sport Sedan) 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 Sport Sedan. 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
131
Total Deaths
84

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
16.0%
Fire Occurrence
4.6%
Speeding Involved
25.2%
DUI Involved
26.7%
Primary Impact Zone

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

82%
Front
14%
Side
4%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes8
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2022
Fatal Crashes14
Fatalities
11
Deaths/Crash
0.79
2021
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.89
2020
Fatal Crashes15
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.40
2019
Fatal Crashes18
Fatalities
12
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2018
Fatal Crashes9
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
0.33
2017
Fatal Crashes14
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.43
2016
Fatal Crashes18
Fatalities
18
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2015
Fatal Crashes11
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.64
2014
Fatal Crashes15
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.47

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2010
1
2006
1
2004
3
2003
5
Critical
Moderate
Advisory