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Saab 9-3 Generation

Years1998–2003
BodyConvertible
Variants51

The Saab 9-3 Generation is a convertible, produced 1998–2003. This generation includes 51 variants available in Petrol, with outputs ranging from 130 to 225 hp. The quickest variant in this generation reaches 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds. All variants in this generation use FRONT WHEEL DRIVE drive. Select a variant below to compare full specifications, or use the fuel filter to narrow the list by powertrain type.

Saab 9-3 1998 front view

Saab 9-3 Generation51 variants

Top max speed in this generationBest consumption in this generationLongest electric range in this generationLowest CO₂ emissions in this generation
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet Viggen
2,290 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
225hp / 165 kW
7.1s
9.6l/100km
229g/km
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet Aero 2.0 Turbo
1,985 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
205hp / 151 kW
9.1s
10.0l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet Aero 2.0 Turbo
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
205hp / 151 kW
7.4s
9.1l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE Aero 2.0 Turbo
1,985 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
205hp / 151 kW
9.0s
10.3l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE Aero 2.0 Turbo
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
205hp / 151 kW
7.3s
9.6l/100km
236g/km
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE 2.0 Turbo
1,985 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
205hp / 151 kW
9.0s
10.3l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE 2.0 Turbo
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
205hp / 151 kW
7.3s
9.6l/100km
236g/km
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet S 2.0 Turbo
1,985 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
205hp / 151 kW
9.0s
10.3l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet S 2.0 Turbo
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
205hp / 151 kW
7.3s
9.6l/100km
236g/km
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE 2.0 Turbo 200hp FSP
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
200hp / 147 kW
7.3s
9.6l/100km
236g/km
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE 2.0 Turbo 200hp
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
200hp / 147 kW
7.3s
9.6l/100km
236g/km
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet S 2.0 Turbo 200hp
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
200hp / 147 kW
7.3s
9.6l/100km
236g/km
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE 2.0 Turbo
1,985 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
185hp / 136 kW
9.6s
10.1l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE 2.0 Turbo
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
185hp / 136 kW
8.0s
8.8l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE 2.0 Turbo Sport Edition
1,985 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
185hp / 136 kW
9.6s
10.1l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE 2.0 Turbo Sport Edition
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
185hp / 136 kW
8.0s
8.8l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE 2.0 Turbo Anniversary
1,985 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
185hp / 136 kW
9.6s
10.1l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE 2.0 Turbo Anniversary
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
185hp / 136 kW
8.0s
8.8l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet S 2.0 Turbo Luxury
1,985 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
185hp / 136 kW
9.6s
10.1l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet S 2.0 Turbo Luxury
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
185hp / 136 kW
8.0s
8.8l/100km
-
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet Senses 2.0 Turbo
1,985 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
185hp / 136 kW
9.6s
10.1l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet Senses 2.0 Turbo
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
185hp / 136 kW
8.0s
8.8l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet S 2.0 Turbo
1,985 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
185hp / 136 kW
9.6s
10.1l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet S 2.0 Turbo
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
185hp / 136 kW
8.0s
8.8l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE 2.0 Turbo FSP
1,985 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
185hp / 136 kW
8.5s
10.8l/100km
253g/km
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE 2.0 Turbo
1,985 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
185hp / 136 kW
8.5s
10.8l/100km
253g/km
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE 2.0 Turbo
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
185hp / 136 kW
8.0s
9.8l/100km
227g/km
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet S 2.0 Turbo
1,985 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
185hp / 136 kW
8.5s
10.8l/100km
253g/km
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet S 2.0 Turbo
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
185hp / 136 kW
8.0s
9.8l/100km
227g/km
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE 2.0 t
1,985 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
154hp / 113 kW
10.4s
10.6l/100km
253g/km
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE 2.0 t
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
154hp / 113 kW
8.8s
9.4l/100km
224g/km
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet S 2.0 t
1,985 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
154hp / 113 kW
10.4s
10.6l/100km
253g/km
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet S 2.0 t
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
154hp / 113 kW
8.8s
9.4l/100km
224g/km
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE 2.3
2,290 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
11.0s
10.2l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE 2.3
2,290 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
10.0s
9.8l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet S 2.3
2,290 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
11.0s
10.2l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet S 2.3
2,290 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
10.0s
9.8l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE 2.0 t
1,985 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
10.5s
10.2l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE 2.0 t
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
8.6s
8.9l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE 2.0 t Anniversary
1,985 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
10.5s
10.2l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE 2.0 t Anniversary
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
8.6s
8.9l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet S 2.0 t Luxury
1,985 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
10.5s
10.2l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet S 2.0 t Luxury
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
8.6s
8.9l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet Senses 2.0 t
1,985 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
10.5s
10.2l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet Senses 2.0 t
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
8.6s
8.9l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet S 2.0 t
1,985 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
10.5s
10.2l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet S 2.0 t
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
150hp / 110 kW
8.6s
8.9l/100km
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Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE 2.0
1,985 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
130hp / 96 kW
13.0s
10.1l/100km
241g/km
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet SE 2.0
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
130hp / 96 kW
11.0s
9.4l/100km
224g/km
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet S 2.0
1,985 cc·Automatic·FWD·Petrol
130hp / 96 kW
13.0s
10.1l/100km
241g/km
Saab 9-3 Cabriolet S 2.0
1,985 cc·Manual·FWD·Petrol
130hp / 96 kW
11.0s
9.4l/100km
224g/km
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Updated Jun 2026 · Specifications sourced from manufacturer press releases and homologation documents.

Quick answers

What body type is the Saab 9-3 Cabriolet (1998-2003)?

The Saab 9-3 Cabriolet (1998-2003) is a convertible. All 51 variants in this generation share this body configuration. Full specifications including dimensions, weight, and cargo volume are listed on each variant page.

How many variants does the Saab 9-3 Cabriolet (1998-2003) have?

The Saab 9-3 Cabriolet (1998-2003) has 51 variants, each representing a distinct combination of engine output, transmission type, and equipment level. Browse the table below to compare power, acceleration, and consumption across all specs.

What years was the Saab 9-3 Cabriolet (1998-2003) produced?

The Saab 9-3 Cabriolet (1998-2003) was produced 1998–2003. During this production run the model was offered with multiple engine options and powertrain configurations. All variants from this period remain indexed with their original manufacturer specifications.

What fuel types are available in the Saab 9-3 Cabriolet (1998-2003)?

The Saab 9-3 Cabriolet (1998-2003) is available in Petrol. Each fuel variant carries its own consumption rating, CO₂ output, and performance figures. Use the fuel filter above to narrow the list by powertrain type.