SAAB 9-3 2003 Cabrio

This generation of SAAB 9-3 has been produced from November, 2003 to September, 2007. We can provide information about 12 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This SAAB is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 2.8 litres and power of from 150 to 250 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 1.9 litres and power of 150 HP.
The car is available with both manual (7 versions), as well as automatic (5 versions) gearbox.

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SAAB 9-3 2003 cabrio average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 8.6 to 11 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.9 to 7.2 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient SAAB 9-3 2003 cabrio petrol engine version is Saab 9-3 Cabriolet 1.8t, consuming 8.6 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient SAAB 9-3 2003 cabrio diesel - Saab 9-3 Cabriolet 1.9 TiD for 100 kilometers consumes 5.9 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, SAAB 9-3 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 4 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average the same for petrol engines and +4% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific SAAB 9-3 modification.

SAAB 9-3 2003 cabrio CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 206 to 266 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 159 to 194 grams per kilometer. From SAAB 9-3 with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Saab 9-3 Cabriolet 1.8t which produces an average of 206 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the SAAB 9-3 diesels least CO2 distributes Saab 9-3 Cabriolet 1.9 TiD - 159 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 7.1 seconds has Saab 9-3 Cabriolet 2.8 Turbo V6 version, conversely the tardiest one is Saab 9-3 Cabriolet 1.8t reaching this speed only in 12 seconds. The maximum top speed is 245 km/h for the 2.8 petrol 250 hp version (Saab 9-3 Cabriolet 2.8 Turbo V6).

Lenght of SAAB 9-3 is 464 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - SAAB 9-3 is about 1 cm longer than Volvo S60, but 3 cm shorter than Mazda 6 hatchback. SAAB 9-3 gross weight is from 2040 to 2090 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 7 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. SAAB 9-3 trunk space is 235 litres.

This SAAB is very cheap for its class - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 3700 €. According to user reviews, average SAAB 9-3 repair costs are 170 € per year. Users calculated SAAB 9-3 2003 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 3100 € cost per year and 0.32 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 53%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 21% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of SAAB 9-3 for your situation and driving habits here! Our review authors managed to sell their SAAB 9-3 in average time of 5 weeks. Below you will find more detailed information about SAAB 9-3 prices and costs.

In user reviews SAAB 9-3 received average grade 7.6 (from 10) it corresponds to average rate for cars of this age. Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 82% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

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SAAB 9-3 safety

During safety testing SAAB 9-3 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of SAAB 9-3 is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with three stars, and for pedestrian protection SAAB 9-3 got one star.

SAAB 9-3 prices

SAAB 9-3 2003 - 2007 cabrio price in Latvia is from 600 € to 6500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles SAAB 9-3 price is more below average - SAAB 9-3 is approximately for 46 percents cheaper then average cabrios of this age (compare cabrios 2003 - 2007 prices). Despite of relatively low price SAAB 9-3 quality is above average (see below), so this SAAB can be a good buy.