Trim Report

Saab 9-3 Arc2004

Includes:9-3|Arc
$3,000
Starting From
10
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 10 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $3,000
Max $29,500
From $3,000
Fresh

Arc Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$3,000
$3K–$8K
8 listings93,750 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

2004 Saab 9-3 Arc Pricing

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Where to Find Saab 9-3 Arc

Location data for all 2004 Saab 9-3 trims combined

26States

If you're near Illinois, you're in luck: 9% of listings are there. But with 26 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Saab 9-3 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2004 Saab 9-3 trims

Elevated

The 2004 Saab 9-3 has a elevated safety risk profile with 5 recall campaigns and 207 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

5
Recalls
207
Complaints
10
Crashes
2
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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03V5140002003-10-12
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE BACKREST LOCKING MECHANISM ON SOME FRONT SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.

THIS COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BACK TO FOLD FORWARD IN A FRONTAL CRASH, RESULTING IN INJURY TO THE DRIVER AND/OR FRONT SEAT PASSENGER.

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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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10V0430002010-18-02
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 SAAB 9-3 SEDANS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT, OVER TIME, COULD FAIL TO RETRACT.

USING A SEAT BELT THAT HAS NOT RETRACTED, AND IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

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14V3180002014-12-06
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible vehicles manufactured July 30, 2003, to February 15, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the driver's side front seat belt retractor may break, causing the seat belt webbing not to retract.

In the event of a crash, a seat belt that has not retracted may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 207 owners have filed complaints about the 2004 Saab 9-3. SEAT BELTS issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Seat Belts75
02Suspension48
03Air Bags17
04Engine And Engine Cooling7
05Electrical System6
207 total across 1 model years (2004–2004)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Saab 9-3 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2004 Saab 9-3 trims

20–24mpg combined
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17-20city
·
25-30hwy
·
$2,800-$4,100/yr

Across 8 configurations, the 2004 Saab 9-3 returns 20–24 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
9-3 Sport Sedan - Manual 5-spd
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city30 hwy~$2,800/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Convertible - Manual 5-spd
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city27 hwy~$3,700/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Convertible - Manual 6-spd
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city28 hwy~$3,700/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Sport Sedan - Automatic (S5)
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city27 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Sport Sedan - Manual 6-spd
21mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city25 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Convertible - Automatic (S5)
20mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city26 hwy~$4,100/yr-1/10 Poor

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

2004 Saab 9-3 Arc FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

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

The Arc occupies a distinct position in the Saab 9-3 range. See how it stacks up on the 2004 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc?

Maintenance costs for the Arc align with the broader Saab 9-3 ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2004 model year has 5 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is seat belts. Check the 2004 Saab 9-3 page for the full breakdown.

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

For the Arc, 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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