Car financing: 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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Saab 9-3 in the studio, a representative image
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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

Saab 9-3 model years
YearCombined usePowertrainsCanadian trims
20129.7 to 11.0 L/100 km10 (regular gas)
20119.7 to 11.5 L/100 km10 (regular gas)
20109.8 to 11.2 L/100 km12 (regular gas)
200910.2 to 13.1 L/100 km20 (regular gas)
200810.2 to 13.1 L/100 km16 (regular gas)
200710.7 to 13.1 L/100 km12 (regular gas)
200610.2 to 12.4 L/100 km12 (regular gas)
200510.2 to 12.4 L/100 km6 (regular gas)
20049.8 to 11.8 L/100 km8 (regular gas)
200310.2 to 11.2 L/100 km6 (regular gas)
20029.8 to 11.8 L/100 km6 (regular gas)
200110.7 to 11.2 L/100 km10 (regular gas)
200010.7 to 11.8 L/100 km10 (regular gas)
199911.2 to 12.4 L/100 km7 (regular gas)

Recalls and complaints by year

Saab 9-3 NHTSA recalls and complaints by model year
YearRecall campaignsComplaints
201200
2011330
2010330
2009243
20082184
20072155
20062179
2005295
20045207
20034212
2002446
2001483
2000362
1999380

Source: NHTSA (US) recalls and owner complaints by model year. A recall in the US often has a Canadian twin from Transport Canada.

Car financing: the Saab 9-3

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no Saab 9-3 for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Buying the Saab 9-3 is a big decision; here is the information we have.

A buyer's checks

Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.

Reading the spec sheet

The EPA does not rate this model year for fuel use; heavier trucks and vans are often not rated.

Best uses

It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.

Space and size

As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight.

A longer test drive

If the 9-3 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent the 9-3 first, and buy only if it fits your life. Drive the 9-3 on your commute before you commit to it.

Picking a year and a trim

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. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.

What it costs to run

Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.

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 Saab 9-3 from us first.

Rent the Saab 9-3Request a rental

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.

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.

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.