2009 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 10.4 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.4 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2009 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.
2009 Saab 9-3 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.8L 6-cylinder turbo | 2.8L 6-cylinder turbo | 2.8L 6-cylinder turbo | 2.8L 6-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.3 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.4 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 243.7 g/km | 251 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 291 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.12 | $16.59 | $17.36 | $17.36 | $19.22 | $20.31 | $20.31 | $20.31 |
2009 Saab 9-3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 850 L (30 cu ft) | 850 L (30 cu ft) | 850 L (30 cu ft) | 850 L (30 cu ft) | 850 L (30 cu ft) | 850 L (30 cu ft) | 850 L (30 cu ft) | 850 L (30 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,950 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,224 | $3,318 | $3,472 | $3,472 | $3,844 | $4,062 | $4,062 | $4,062 |
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 2009 Saab 9-3
- NHTSA lists 2 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 43 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (17), engine (12) and fuel/propulsion system (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V063000 | 2016-02-03 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the... |
| 14V318000 | 2014-06-12 | seat belts:front:retractor | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible vehicles manufactured July 30, 2003, to February 15, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the driver's side front seat belt retractor may break, causing the seat belt webbing not to retract. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2009 Saab 9-3?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2009 Saab 9-3 for sale by us right now. The 2009 Saab 9-3 for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Recalls and complaints
There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 43 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, engine and fuel/propulsion system; have those parts checked. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
The figures, translated
The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, paired with a 6-speed manual, drives it. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
The combined figure, 10.4 L/100 km, means roughly 31 litres for 300 km. In money, 1,000 km costs about $161.20 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,950 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
Practical details
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. The EPA lists 850 litres for luggage, roughly bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Rent it for a week first
Drive the 9-3 on your commute before you commit to it. Rent the 9-3 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Choosing the right one
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$2,950 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Make a request
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 2009 Saab 9-3 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2009 Saab 9-3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2009 Saab 9-3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2009 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 2009 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 2009 Saab 9-3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2009 Saab 9-3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,950 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3224.00.
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.