Saab 9-3
2009–2012 model years · Generation introduced 2007
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- Available years
- 2009–2012
- Yearly records
- 4
- Reported market values
- $4,675–$28,900
The overview
For 2007, the car was freshened with revised styling, better interior controls, an available AWD model and a turbocharged six-cylinder engine. While boasting impressive crash test scores and secure handling, the upscale European sport sedan category in which it competed was bristling with more capable offerings. The ride is stiff, the cabin is noisy and cramped, and fit and finish aren't as good as buyers expect in this segment.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
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Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 ↗ 2.0T sedan Front 2.0-liter 4 (210 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed | $28,900 | Not rated | Not rated | 20 MPG |
| 2011 ↗ 2.0T sedan 2.0-liter 4 (210 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed | $6,100 | Not rated | Not rated | 20 MPG |
| 2010 ↗ 2.0T sedan 2.0-liter 4 (210 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed | $5,175 | Not rated | Not rated | 20 MPG |
| 2009 ↗ 2.0T sedan Front 2.0-liter 4 (210 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed | $4,675 | Not rated | Not rated | 20 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2012 model
2.0T sedan Front 2.0-liter 4 (210 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2012 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury small cars
- Generation began
- 2007
Pricing
- Original MSRP range
- $28,900 - $46,080
Ratings
- Road test score
- 69/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 18 MPG
- EPA highway
- 24 MPG
- EPA combined
- 20 MPG
- Tested city
- 15 MPG
- Tested highway
- 38 MPG
- Tested overall
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,075
- Cruising range
- 375 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.2 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 131 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 53.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 183 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 105 in
- Weight
- 3,370 lb
- Maximum load
- 930 lb
- Towing capacity
- 3,300 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 3 in
- Front leg room
- 41 in
- Rear head room
- 2 in
- Rear leg room
- 25 in
- Luggage
- 3+1+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 6589 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2011 model
2.0T sedan 2.0-liter 4 (210 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2011 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury small cars
- Generation began
- 2007
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $6,100
- Retail value range
- $4,775 - $7,550
- Original MSRP range
- $28,900 - $45,080
- Trade-in range
- $1,815 - $4,330
Ratings
- Road test score
- 69/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 18 MPG
- EPA highway
- 24 MPG
- EPA combined
- 20 MPG
- Tested city
- 15 MPG
- Tested highway
- 38 MPG
- Tested overall
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,075
- Cruising range
- 375 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.2 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 131 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 53.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 183 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 105 in
- Weight
- 3,370 lb
- Maximum load
- 930 lb
- Towing capacity
- 3,300 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 3 in
- Front leg room
- 41 in
- Rear head room
- 2 in
- Rear leg room
- 25 in
- Luggage
- 3+1+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 8413 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2010 model
2.0T sedan 2.0-liter 4 (210 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2010 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury small cars
- Generation began
- 2007
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $5,175
- Retail value range
- $4,125 - $6,650
- Original MSRP range
- $28,900 - $45,080
- Trade-in range
- $1,290 - $3,505
Ratings
- Road test score
- 69/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 18 MPG
- EPA highway
- 24 MPG
- EPA combined
- 20 MPG
- Tested city
- 15 MPG
- Tested highway
- 38 MPG
- Tested overall
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,075
- Cruising range
- 375 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.2 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 131 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 53.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 183 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 105 in
- Weight
- 3,370 lb
- Maximum load
- 930 lb
- Towing capacity
- 3,300 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 3 in
- Front leg room
- 41 in
- Rear head room
- 2 in
- Rear leg room
- 25 in
- Luggage
- 3+1+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 7657 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2009 model
2.0T sedan Front 2.0-liter 4 (210 hp) turbo (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 5-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2009 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Luxury small cars
- Generation began
- 2007
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $4,675
- Retail value range
- $3,325 - $5,675
- Original MSRP range
- $30,360 - $51,330
- Trade-in range
- $870 - $2,615
Ratings
- Road test score
- 69/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 18 MPG
- EPA highway
- 24 MPG
- EPA combined
- 20 MPG
- Tested city
- 15 MPG
- Tested highway
- 38 MPG
- Tested overall
- 23 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,075
- Cruising range
- 375 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.2 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 131 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 53.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 184 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 61 in
- Wheelbase
- 105 in
- Weight
- 3,940 lb
- Maximum load
- 930 lb
- Towing capacity
- 3,300 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 4 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 4 in
- Rear leg room
- 25.5 in
- Cargo volume
- 30.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 3+1+0
Vehicle ID: 8004 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
