Trim Report

Saab 9-3 SE2003

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$5,732
$6K–$7K
2 listings100,000 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

2003 Saab 9-3 SE Pricing

Price Trend

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Where to Find Saab 9-3 SE

Location data for all 2003 Saab 9-3 trims combined

26States

Illinois has the most inventory at 9%, with options spread across 26 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Saab 9-3 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2003 Saab 9-3 trims

Elevated

The 2003 Saab 9-3's elevated safety profile includes 4 recall campaigns and 214 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

4
Recalls
214
Complaints
12
Crashes
6
Fires
Recall Findings
05V2360002005-19-05
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

CERTAIN SPORT SEDAN AND CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A VACUUM PIPE CHECK VALVE FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER THAT MAY FAIL FROM EXPOSURE TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES. THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST, USUALLY WITH LITTLE OR NO WARNING.

IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

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04V5400002004-20-10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE ENGINE HESITATION OR STALLING.

IF THE VEHICLE STALLS AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION, IT CAN BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY.

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04V2260002004-11-05
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

SOME SPORT SEDANS WERE BUILT WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT WERE DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. IF DAMAGED, OVER TIME, THE AUTOMATIC TENSIONING SYSTEM (ATS) CABLE IN THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COULD BREAK CAUSING THE BELT WEBBING TO NOT RETRACT.

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT MAY RECEIVE MORE SEVERE INJURIES.

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11E0090002011-28-02
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MAY SEIZE, STOPPING THE FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE CREATING A STALLING CONDITION.

A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2003 Saab 9-3 has accumulated 214 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with suspension leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Suspension35
02Electrical System28
03Power Train18
04Engine And Engine Cooling18
05Air Bags13
214 total across 1 model years (2003–2003)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Saab 9-3 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2003 Saab 9-3 trims

21–23mpg combined
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18-20city
·
27-29hwy
·
$2,950-$3,900/yr

With 6 configurations tested, the 2003 Saab 9-3 ranges from 21 to 23 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
9-3 Convertible - Manual 5-spd
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city29 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Sport Sedan - Automatic 5-spd
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city28 hwy~$2,950/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Sport Sedan - Manual 5-spd
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city29 hwy~$2,950/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Sport Sedan - Manual 6-spd
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city28 hwy~$3,700/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Convertible - Automatic 4-spd
21mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city27 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor

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

2003 Saab 9-3 SE FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

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 2003 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2003 Saab 9-3 SE?

Budget for standard SE maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2003 has 4 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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