Trim Report

Saab 9-3 Arc2005

Includes:9-3|Arc
$3,800
Starting From
7
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 7 active dealer listings as of

Min $3,800
Max $29,500
From $3,800
Fresh

Arc Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$3,950
$4K–$30K
7 listings103,571 avg miles
2.0T
From$500
44 listings|$500–$15K
Aero
From$2,500
22 listings|$3K–$16K
Arc
From$3,800
7 listings|$4K–$30K
SE
From$1,500
8 listings|$2K–$11K
X
From$5,995
4 listings|$6K–$11K

2005 Saab 9-3 Arc Pricing

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Where to Find Saab 9-3 Arc

Location data for all 2005 Saab 9-3 trims combined

22States

13% of the market sits in Pennsylvania, though listings span 22 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Saab 9-3 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2005 Saab 9-3 trims

Elevated

With 2 recalls and 95 complaints, the 2005 Saab 9-3 rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

2
Recalls
95
Complaints
4
Crashes
2
Fires
Recall Findings
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.

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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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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2005 Saab 9-3's biggest weak point? SUSPENSION. It leads 95 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Suspension28
02Seat Belts21
03Air Bags10
04Electrical System4
05Seats4
95 total across 1 model years (2005–2005)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Saab 9-3 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2005 Saab 9-3 trims

19–23mpg combined
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17-19city
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25-29hwy
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$2,500-$3,050/yr

Fuel economy for the 2005 Saab 9-3 ranges from 19 to 23 MPG combined across 6 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
9-3 Sport Sedan - Manual 5-spd
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city29 hwy~$2,500/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Convertible - Manual 5-spd
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$2,650/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Sport Sedan - Automatic (S5)
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$2,650/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Convertible - Automatic (S5)
19mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Arc Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2005 Saab 9-3 Arc

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 2005 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2005 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 2005 model year has 2 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is suspension. Check the 2005 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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