Auto loans: Saab 9-3
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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We do not have a 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
Every Saab 9-3 year
| Year | Combined use | Powertrains | Canadian trims |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 9.7 to 11.0 L/100 km | 10 (regular gas) | |
| 2011 | 9.7 to 11.5 L/100 km | 10 (regular gas) | |
| 2010 | 9.8 to 11.2 L/100 km | 12 (regular gas) | |
| 2009 | 10.2 to 13.1 L/100 km | 20 (regular gas) | |
| 2008 | 10.2 to 13.1 L/100 km | 16 (regular gas) | |
| 2007 | 10.7 to 13.1 L/100 km | 12 (regular gas) | |
| 2006 | 10.2 to 12.4 L/100 km | 12 (regular gas) | |
| 2005 | 10.2 to 12.4 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | |
| 2004 | 9.8 to 11.8 L/100 km | 8 (regular gas) | |
| 2003 | 10.2 to 11.2 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | |
| 2002 | 9.8 to 11.8 L/100 km | 6 (regular gas) | |
| 2001 | 10.7 to 11.2 L/100 km | 10 (regular gas) | |
| 2000 | 10.7 to 11.8 L/100 km | 10 (regular gas) | |
| 1999 | 11.2 to 12.4 L/100 km | 7 (regular gas) |
Recalls and complaints by year
| Year | Recall campaigns | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 3 | 30 |
| 2010 | 3 | 30 |
| 2009 | 2 | 43 |
| 2008 | 2 | 184 |
| 2007 | 2 | 155 |
| 2006 | 2 | 179 |
| 2005 | 2 | 95 |
| 2004 | 5 | 207 |
| 2003 | 4 | 212 |
| 2002 | 4 | 46 |
| 2001 | 4 | 83 |
| 2000 | 3 | 62 |
| 1999 | 3 | 80 |
Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.
Buying the Saab 9-3
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the Saab 9-3 for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is the Saab 9-3 for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Before you sign for the 9-3
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
The numbers in plain words
The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.
How big it is
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway.
Who the 9-3 suits
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
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. A week with the 9-3 answers more than any brochure.
Money matters
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.
Which one to look for
The years table on this page shows where the 9-3 changed. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Questions first?
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
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 Saab 9-3 from us first.
Ask us about the Saab 9-3
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a Saab 9-3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the Saab 9-3
Does CarmaCars sell the 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 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.
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.