Saab 9-3
The Saab 9-3 is a sedan, convertible, wagon, coupe and hatchback model, produced 1998–2011, spanning 18 generations with 968 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the 9-3 Sport Sedan (2011-2011), 9-3 Cabriolet (2011-2011), 9-3X (2011-2011) and 9-3 Sport Estate (2011-2011). Body styles across the 9-3 lineage span sedan, convertible, wagon, coupe and hatchback, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The 9-3 Sport Estate (2007-2010) generation is the most extensively documented, with 127 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.
Choose your 9-3 generation.
How many generations does the Saab 9-3 have?
The Saab 9-3 has 18 generations with 968 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.
What years was the Saab 9-3 produced?
The Saab 9-3 has been produced 1998–2011. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.
What body type is the Saab 9-3?
The Saab 9-3 is available as Sedan, Convertible, Wagon, Coupe, Hatchback. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.
9-3 Sport Sedan (2011-2011)
9-3 Cabriolet (2011-2011)
9-3X (2011-2011)
9-3 Sport Estate (2011-2011)
9-3X (2010-2011)
9-3 Sport Sedan (2010-2011)
9-3 Sport Estate (2010-2011)
9-3 Cabriolet (2010-2011)
9-3X (2009-2010)
9-3 Sport Estate (2007-2010)
9-3 Sport Sedan (2007-2010)
9-3 Cabriolet (2007-2010)
9-3 Sport Estate (2005-2007)
9-3 Cabriolet (2003-2007)
9-3 Sport Sedan (2002-2007)
9-3 Coupé (1998-2002)
9-3 (1998-2002)
9-3 Cabriolet (1998-2003)
How performance changed across generations
| Generation | Power | 0–100 km/h | Variants | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 Sport Estate (2005-2007)2005–2007 | 155 hp | 10.0 s | 59 | €29k–€55k |
| 9-3 Sport Estate (2007-2010)2007–2010 | 177 hp | 9.7 s | 127 | €32k–€71k |
| 9-3X (2009-2010)2009–2010 | 198 hp | 8.9 s | 10 | €46k–€55k |
| 9-3X (2010-2011)2010–2011 | 192 hp | 9.2 s | 12 | €47k–€53k |
| 9-3 Sport Estate (2010-2011)2010–2011 | 177 hp | 9.4 s | 56 | €32k–€53k |
| 9-3X (2011-2011)2011–2011 | 197 hp | 8.4 s | 12 | €45k–€54k |
| 9-3 Sport Estate (2011-2011)2011–2011 | 180 hp | 8.9 s | 44 | €32k–€55k |