Car leasing: 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.
The Saab 9-3 for buyers
No Saab 9-3 is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. We do not lease cars. A monthly rental has no long contract: each booking runs up to 365 days. Buying the Saab 9-3 is a big decision; here is the information we have.
What to check on the 9-3
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Engine and fuel
No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.
Space and size
Being a compact car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives.
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.
Try before you buy
Rent the 9-3 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Rent the 9-3 for a week and see how it fits your life.
What it costs to run
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.
Narrowing it down
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. The years table on this page shows where the 9-3 changed.
Ask us
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
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.