Car financing: 2006 Saab 9-3
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 10.5 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns. 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.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.5 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
Rent a 2006 Saab 9-3 for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: 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.
2006 Saab 9-3 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.8L 6-cylinder turbo | 2.8L 6-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 12.0 L/100 km | 12.9 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.5 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.5 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 247.7 g/km | 252 g/km | 291 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.38 | $18.72 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
2006 Saab 9-3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 18 | 15 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 |
| 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$3,667 | US$3,733 | US$4,350 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,676 | $3,744 | $4,340 | $4,340 |
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 2006 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 179 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (87), service brakes (34) and seat belts (15). 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.
Car financing: the 2006 Saab 9-3
CarmaCars rents cars; this page helps you judge the 2006 Saab 9-3 before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page helps you judge the 2006 Saab 9-3 before you buy one anywhere.
What to check on the 9-3
There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
Specs, explained
Under the hood: the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo and front-wheel drive. 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.
By the EPA's combined rating of 10.5 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 32 litres. In money, 1,000 km costs about $183.80 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,667 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
How big it is
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Luggage space is 850 litres, enough for bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Rent it for a week first
Drive the 9-3 on your commute before you commit to it. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent first, buy later: a week with the 9-3 answers the big questions.
What it costs to run
The EPA estimates US$3,667 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $18.38 in fuel.
Which one to look for
Within the 2006 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Want a price?
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
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 2006 Saab 9-3 from us first.
Ask us about the 2006 Saab 9-3
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2006 Saab 9-3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2006 Saab 9-3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2006 Saab 9-3?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2006 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 2006 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 2006 Saab 9-3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,667 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3676.00.
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.