2003 Saab 9-3 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.2 to 11.2 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.2 to 11.2 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2003 Saab 9-3 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2003 Saab 9-3 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 12.4 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.1 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 240 g/km | 240 g/km | 240 g/km | 251 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.81 | $15.81 | $17.85 | $18.72 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
2003 Saab 9-3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$3,550 | US$3,750 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,162 | $3,570 | $3,744 | $3,920 | $3,920 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2003 Saab 9-3
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 212 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (51), suspension (45) and engine and engine cooling (32). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07V087000 | 2007-03-07 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION. |
| 05V236000 | 2005-05-19 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | CERTAIN SPORT SEDAN AND CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A VACUUM PIPE CHECK VALVE FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER THAT MAY FAIL FROM EXPOSURE TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES. THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST, USUALLY WITH LITTLE OR NO WARNING. |
| 04V540000 | 2004-10-20 | engine and engine cooling | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE ENGINE HESITATION OR STALLING. |
| 04V226000 | 2004-05-11 | seat belts:front:retractor | SOME SPORT SEDANS WERE BUILT WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT WERE DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. IF DAMAGED, OVER TIME, THE AUTOMATIC TENSIONING SYSTEM (ATS) CABLE IN THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COULD BREAK CAUSING THE BELT WEBBING TO NOT RETRACT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2003 Saab 9-3?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2003 Saab 9-3 for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. This page helps you judge the 2003 Saab 9-3 before you buy one anywhere.
Recalls and complaints
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. There are 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
What the specs mean
Its 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo drives through a 5-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
The EPA rates it at 10.2 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 31 litres. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $15.81 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles.
Size and space
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. The EPA lists 425 litres for luggage, roughly a family's bags for a long weekend.
When the 9-3 makes sense
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the 9-3 for a week and see how it fits your life. If the 9-3 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Running costs
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$2,900 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Which one to look for
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Questions first?
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Saab 9-3 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Saab 9-3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Saab 9-3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Saab 9-3?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Saab 9-3 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Saab 9-3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 Saab 9-3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,900 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3162.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.