Saab 9-3 Mk2 9-3 — RossDrives

Verdict

BHP

250 bhp

0–60

6.2 s

Top speed

155 mph

MPG

23 mpg (US)

Used

$1,000-$11,000

Strengths

SportCombi estate practical
Aero V6 2.8 turbo soundtrack
Cabin Saab-cool minimalism

Weaknesses

Saab bankruptcy 2011 — parts
Cam carrier oil leak
Cabin plastics ageing

Notable tech

GM Epsilon platform (Vectra C sister)
Saloon and SportCombi estate, convertible
Saab B207 2.0 turbo, GM 2.8 V6 turbo (Aero)
5MT / 6MT or 5/6 AT
9-3X raised AWD variant

Common issues

B207 cam carrier
Rear bushing wear
SID infotainment
Saab parts

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk2 9-3's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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1.8t 2.0 turbo

BHP150

Torque240 Nm

0–609.5 s

Top130 mph

MPG (US)27 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox5MT / 5AT

2.0t 2.0 turbo

BHP175

Torque265 Nm

0–608.5 s

Top140 mph

MPG (US)27 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox5MT / 5AT

2.0T 2.0 turbo

BHP210

Torque300 Nm

0–607.4 s

Top146 mph

MPG (US)27 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox6MT / 6AT

Aero V6 2.8T

BHP250

Torque350 Nm

0–606.2 s

Top155 mph

MPG (US)23 mpg

DriveFWD / AWD

Gearbox6MT / 6AT

1.9 TiD 8V diesel

BHP120

Torque280 Nm

0–6011.0 s

Top124 mph

MPG (US)43 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox6MT

1.9 TTiD diesel

BHP180

Torque400 Nm

0–608.5 s

Top141 mph

MPG (US)43 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox6MT