Trim Report

Saab 9-3 SE2001

Includes:9-3|SE
$1,500
Starting From
8
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 8 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $1,500
Max $11,000
From $1,500
Fresh

SE Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$1,500
$2K–$18K
4 listings125,000 avg miles
2.0T
From$990
40 listings|$990–$15K
Aero
From$4,999
15 listings|$5K–$15K
Arc
From$3,000
10 listings|$3K–$30K
Linear
From$3,950
3 listings|$4K–$6K
SE
From$1,500
8 listings|$2K–$11K
Viggen
From$16,000
4 listings|$16K–$36K
X
From$7,399
3 listings|$7K–$11K

2001 Saab 9-3 SE Pricing

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Where to Find Saab 9-3 SE

Location data for all 2001 Saab 9-3 trims combined

26States

9% of the market sits in Illinois, though listings span 26 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Saab 9-3 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2001 Saab 9-3 trims

High Concern

With 2 recalls and 59 complaints, the 2001 Saab 9-3 rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

2
Recalls
59
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
Recall Findings
04V5570002004-19-11
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION.

OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LOOSEN FROM THE PUMP RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL MAY IGNITE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

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06V1260002006-20-04
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION.

OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LOOSEN FROM THE PUMP RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL MAY IGNITE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2001 Saab 9-3's biggest weak point? ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. It leads 59 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Electrical System18
02Engine And Engine Cooling12
03Fuel System, Gasoline12
04Air Bags2
05Seats2
59 total across 1 model years (2001–2001)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Saab 9-3 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2001 Saab 9-3 trims

21–22mpg combined
·
18-19city
·
25-28hwy
·
$3,200-$3,900/yr

Fuel economy for the 2001 Saab 9-3 ranges from 21 to 22 MPG combined across 10 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
9-3 - Manual 5-spd
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city28 hwy~$3,700/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Convertible - Manual 5-spd
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city28 hwy~$3,700/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Viggen - Manual 5-spd
22mpg
2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city28 hwy~$3,700/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Viggen Convertible - Manual 5-spd
22mpg
2.3L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city28 hwy~$3,700/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 - Automatic 4-spd
21mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Convertible - Automatic 4-spd
21mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city25 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

SE Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2001 Saab 9-3 SE

How does the SE compare to other Saab 9-3 trims?

The SE occupies a distinct position in the Saab 9-3 range. See how it stacks up on the 2001 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2001 Saab 9-3 SE?

Budget for standard SE maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2001 has 2 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Saab 9-3 SE?

For the SE, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Saab 9-3 buyer's guide.

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