2012 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 9.7 to 10.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.7 to 10.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 2012 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.
2012 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 | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.6 L/100 km | 11.7 L/100 km | 12.8 L/100 km | 12.9 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.2 L/100 km | 7.9 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.7 L/100 km | 10.0 L/100 km | 10.8 L/100 km | 10.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 240 g/km | 251 g/km | 259 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.04 | $15.50 | $16.74 | $16.74 |
2012 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) | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 30 | 28 | 28 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 |
| 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$2,800 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,008 | $3,100 | $3,348 | $3,348 |
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 2012 Saab 9-3
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- No owner complaints are on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2012 Saab 9-3?
No 2012 Saab 9-3 is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. The 2012 Saab 9-3 for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
Engine and fuel
Power: the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo; drive: front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Expect about 29 litres for every 300 km, going by its 9.7 L/100 km combined rating. For 1,000 km, budget about $150.40 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,800 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Who it is for
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
How big it is
As a compact car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. The EPA measures its luggage space at 850 litres, roughly bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Drive it on your own roads
A week with the 9-3 answers more than any brochure. If the 9-3 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
Choosing the right one
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $150.40 at our price setting. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
One more step
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
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 2012 Saab 9-3 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 Saab 9-3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 Saab 9-3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 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 2012 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 2012 Saab 9-3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 2012 Saab 9-3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,800 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3008.00.
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.