2011 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 9.9 to 11.5 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.9 to 11.5 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2011 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.
2011 Saab 9-3 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.5 L/100 km | 12.0 L/100 km | 12.6 L/100 km | 13.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.0 L/100 km | 8.2 L/100 km | 8.8 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.9 L/100 km | 10.3 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km | 11.5 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 233.3 g/km | 240 g/km | 259 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.35 | $15.97 | $16.90 | $17.83 |
2011 Saab 9-3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 28 | 25 | 24 |
| 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) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,833 | US$2,900 | US$3,150 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,070 | $3,194 | $3,380 | $3,566 |
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 2011 Saab 9-3
- NHTSA lists 3 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 30 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (25), seat belts (3) and engine (1). 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. |
| 11V015000 | 2011-01-19 | fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump | SAAB IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 2010. CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MAY HAVE INTERNAL COMPONENTS WITH INCORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2011 Saab 9-3?
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2011 Saab 9-3 for sale by us right now. Here is what to know about the 2011 Saab 9-3 before buying one.
A buyer's checks
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
The figures, translated
It is powered by the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive. 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 9.9 L/100 km combined, so a 300 km weekend uses about 30 litres. For 1,000 km, budget about $153.50 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,833 a year for 15,000 miles.
Good uses for the 9-3
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
What to expect from the 9-3
As a compact car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. The trunk holds 850 litres by the EPA's count: bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
A longer test drive
Rent the 9-3 first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent first, buy later: a week with the 9-3 answers the big questions. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Year and trim
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Running costs
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.35 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $153.50 at our price setting.
Next step
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
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 2011 Saab 9-3 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2011 Saab 9-3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2011 Saab 9-3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2011 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 2011 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 2011 Saab 9-3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2011 Saab 9-3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,833 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3070.00.
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.