2009 Saab 9-3 Review

2009 Saab 9-3 is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 182.90 in length and 57.10 in height. Made in Sweden, 2009 Saab 9-3 has 6 trims priced by the manufacturer at 43,605 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 2009 Saab 9-3. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 16.00 gallon. The engine is 2.8L V6 DOHC 24V TURBO and uses 19 of gasoline in the city and 19 on highways.

Make: Saab
Model: 9-3
Trims Available: 6
Location: SWEDEN
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 2.8L V6 DOHC 24V TURBO
Transmission: 6M
Driveline: AWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $43,605 USD
MPG: 15 - 16 City / 24 - 26 HWY
Tires: 235/50R17
Tank Size: 16 gallon

Saab 9-3 2009 Trims

2009 Saab 9-3 2.0T Touring

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 26 - 29 HWY

2009 Saab 9-3 2.0T Comfort

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 26 - 29 HWY

2009 Saab 9-3 Aero

Engine: 2.8L V6 DOHC 24V TURBO
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 15 - 16 City / 24 - 26 HWY

2009 Saab 9-3 2.0T Convertible

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 18 City / 24 - 27 HWY

2009 Saab 9-3 2.0T Sport

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 5A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 26 - 29 HWY

2009 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible

Engine: 2.8L V6 DOHC 24V TURBO
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 15 - 16 City / 24 - 26 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • YS3FH42R691003202
  • YS3FH42R991010564
  • YS3FH42R091006483
  • YS3FH42R091015636
  • YS3FH42R191005147
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  • YS3FH42R291006839
  • YS3FH42R291015606
  • YS3FH42R291016030
  • YS3FH42R391004727
  • YS3FH42R391004811
  • YS3FH42R491007331
  • YS3FH42R491007894
  • YS3FH42R491009175
  • YS3FH42R491016160
  • YS3FH42R591003899
  • YS3FH42R591004924
  • YS3FH42R691010229
  • YS3FH42R691016127
  • YS3FH42R791002060
  • YS3FH42R791006108
  • YS3FH42R791007193
  • YS3FH42R791009168
  • YS3FH42R791010174
  • YS3FH42R791010868
  • YS3FH42R791013771
  • YS3FH42R891003637
  • YS3FH42R891005078
  • YS3FH42R891007848
  • YS3FH42R891009678
  • YS3FH42R891015111
  • YS3FH42R991003128
  • YS3FH42R991007177
  • YS3FH42R991016171
  • YS3FH42R991016848
  • YS3FH42RX91001923
  • YS3FH42RX91002411
  • YS3FH42RX91003509
  • YS3FH42RX91007107
  • YS3FH42RX91010539
  • YS3FH47R191003004
  • YS3FH47R191003844
  • YS3FH47R491001912
  • YS3FH47R491011436
  • YS3FH47R591010926
  • YS3FH47R691002298
  • YS3FH47R691005167
  • YS3FH47R891006529
  • YS3FH47R991008399
  • YS3FH47R391007216
  • YS3FH42R091015281
  • YS3FH47R091006931
  • YS3FH47R091009098

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 11E009000 started on /Date(1298869200000-0500)/.

Summary: TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MAY SEIZE, STOPPING THE FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE CREATING A STALLING CONDITION.

Consequence: A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE.

Remedy: TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP WITH A NEW OR REWORKED FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-866-867-3759 OR LOG ON TO WWW.RECALLRESPONSE.COM.

Recall 14V318000 started on /Date(1402545600000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: In the event of a crash, a seat belt that has not retracted may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14222. Note: Special Coverage 10086 will replace the passenger side seat belt retractor if it fails, free of charge, for the life of the vehicle.

Recall 16V063000 started on /Date(1454475600000-0500)/.

Summary: 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 driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and will replace the driver's frontal airbag module on Saturn Astra vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2017. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007 or Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 28810.

FAQ

The 2009 Saab 9-3 is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2009 Saab 9-3 so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2009 Saab 9-3 is lower than $15,180.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 2009 Saab 9-3 that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

2009 Saab 9-3 can go 304 miles in the city and 416 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2009 Saab 9-3 is its excellent fuel economy. 2009 Saab 9-3 has a 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO engine and It gets 19/26 - 29 mpg city/highway.

Saab All models of 2009

Saab 9-3

$30,360 - $51,330
19 City / 26 - 29 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Saab 9-3 SportCombi

$30,360 - $51,330
19 City / 26 - 29 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Saab 9-5

$30,360 - $51,330
19 City / 26 - 29 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Saab 9-5 SportCombi

$30,360 - $51,330
19 City / 26 - 29 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Saab 9-7X

$30,360 - $51,330
19 City / 26 - 29 HWY
6 Trims
5
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

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