2000 Saab 9-3 Review

2000 Saab 9-3 is a Convertible 2-dr style car measuring 182.20 in length and 56.00 in height. Made in Sweden, 2000 Saab 9-3 has 8 trims priced by the manufacturer at 37,995 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 2000 Saab 9-3. It’s seating 4 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 17.00 gallon. The engine is 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO and uses 20 - 22 of gasoline in the city and 20 - 22 on highways.

Make: Saab
Model: 9-3
Trims Available: 8
Location: SWEDEN
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Engine: 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $37,995 USD
MPG: 20 City / 29 HWY
Tires: 215/45R17
Tank Size: 17 gallon

Saab 9-3 2000 Trims

2000 Saab 9-3 Convertible

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 20 - 22 City / 25 - 29 HWY

2000 Saab 9-3 5-Door

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 - 22 City / 25 - 29 HWY

2000 Saab 9-3 SE Convertible

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 20 - 21 City / 26 - 29 HWY

2000 Saab 9-3 SE 5-Door

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 - 21 City / 26 - 29 HWY

2000 Saab 9-3 Viggen 5-Door

Engine: 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 City / 29 HWY

2000 Saab 9-3 Viggen Convertible

Engine: 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 20 City / 29 HWY

2000 Saab 9-3 3-Door

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 - 22 City / 25 - 29 HWY

2000 Saab 9-3 Viggen 3-Door

Engine: 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 20 City / 29 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • YS3DP55GXY7010384
  • YS3DP55G0Y7015738
  • YS3DP55G0Y7012953
  • YS3DP55G1Y7009592
  • YS3DP55G1Y7012122
  • YS3DP55G1Y7013111
  • YS3DP55G1Y7015702
  • YS3DP55G2Y7001677
  • YS3DP55G2Y7002831
  • YS3DP55G2Y7003218
  • YS3DP55G2Y7010086
  • YS3DP55G2Y7014123
  • YS3DP55G3Y7001607
  • YS3DP55G3Y7009318
  • YS3DP55G3Y7009366
  • YS3DP55G3Y7010159
  • YS3DP55G4Y7003737
  • YS3DP55G4Y7012924
  • YS3DP55G5Y7001432
  • YS3DP55G6Y7009748
  • YS3DP55G6Y7010270
  • YS3DP55G6Y7013895
  • YS3DP55G6Y7013945
  • YS3DP55G7Y7005353
  • YS3DP55G7Y7014781
  • YS3DP55G8Y7010934
  • YS3DP55G8Y7011677
  • YS3DP55G8Y7013638
  • YS3DP55G8Y7015907
  • YS3DP55G9Y7003491
  • YS3DP55G9Y7007900
  • YS3DP55G9Y7012269
  • YS3DP55G9Y7013373
  • YS3DP55G9Y7013809
  • YS3DP55G9Y7014829
  • YS3DP55GXY7009011
  • YS3DP55GXY7009333
  • YS3DP55GXY7016198
  • YS3DP55G9Y7015866
  • YS3DP55G0Y7009230

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 01V168000 started on /Date(990158400000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE AIR BAG ALERT LABELS MAY NOT BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED AS REQUIRED BY THIS STANDARD.

Consequence: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CLEAN THE SUNVISOR SURFACE AND APPLY A NEW AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON BOTH SUNVISORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 30, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

Recall 05V399000 started on /Date(1126670400000-0400)/.

Summary: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH B205/B235 4-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINES AND B308 6-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE OVERHEATING AND BURNOUT OF THE ISOLATED GATED BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR (IGBT) WITHIN THE IGNITION DISCHARGE MODULE (IDM) DUE TO INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO ELECTRICAL LOADS.

Consequence: OVERHEATING OF THE IGBT OCCURS MOST OFTEN AT ENGINE START-UP, BUT IT MAY ALSO OCCUR WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. ENGINE STALLING MAY OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE WHAT VERSION IDM IS IN THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE THE IDM IF IT IS A VERSION BUILT PRIOR TO THE INTRODUCTION OF QP3. AN INTERIM LETTER WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS IN OCTOBER 2005, INFORMING THEM OF THE CONDITION. PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AND OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN TO THE DEALERS TO HAVE THE IDM REPLACED BY LETTER DATED MARCH 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

FAQ

2000 Saab 9-3 is made in Sweden between 1999 to 2011.

The 2000 Saab 9-3 is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

If you consider used 2000 Saab 9-3 look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2000 Saab 9-3’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 20 - 22 miles, which is higher then 1999 Saab 9-3.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2000 Saab 9-3 so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2000 Saab 9-3 is lower than $19,863.

There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 2000 Saab 9-3 that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

Saab All models of 2000

Saab 9-3

$26,100 - $44,995
20 - 22 City / 25 - 29 HWY
8 Trims
4
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Saab 9-5

$26,100 - $44,995
20 - 22 City / 25 - 29 HWY
8 Trims
4
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Saab 9-5 SportWagon

$26,100 - $44,995
20 - 22 City / 25 - 29 HWY
8 Trims
4
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

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