Trim Report

Saab 9-3 Viggen2006

Includes:9-3|Viggen
$16,000
Starting From
4
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 4 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $16,000
Max $35,997
From $16,000
Fresh

Viggen Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$990
$990–$12K
8 listings137,500 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

2006 Saab 9-3 Viggen Pricing

Price Trend

Building price history...

Only 4 available nationwide.

Limited supply means limited chances. Get notified the moment new ones appear.

Get new listing alertsFrom $5/week

Where to Find Saab 9-3 Viggen

Location data for all 2006 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 2006 Saab 9-3 trims

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 1 recalls and 179 complaints for the 2006 Saab 9-3, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

1
Recalls
179
Complaints
11
Crashes
3
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.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 179 issues reported over 1 model years, air bags problems are the most common for the 2006 Saab 9-3. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Air Bags77
02Service Brakes, Hydraulic21
03Seat Belts10
04Engine And Engine Cooling8
05Suspension5
179 total across 1 model years (2006–2006)Full data at NHTSA.gov
Know the risks. Now track the deals.Start tracking for $5/week

Saab 9-3 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2006 Saab 9-3 trims

19–23mpg combined
·
15-20city
·
25-29hwy
·
$3,550-$4,300/yr

The 2006 Saab 9-3 delivers 19 to 23 MPG combined across 12 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
9-3 Sport Sedan - Automatic (S5)
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city29 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Sport Sedan - Manual 5-spd
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city28 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 SportCombi - Automatic (S5)
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city29 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 SportCombi - Manual 5-spd
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city28 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Convertible - Manual 5-spd
21mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city27 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Convertible - Automatic (S5)
20mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city25 hwy~$4,100/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Convertible - Automatic (S6)
19mpg
2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
15 city26 hwy~$4,300/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Convertible - Manual 6-spd
19mpg
2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
16 city26 hwy~$4,300/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Sport Sedan - Automatic (S6)
19mpg
2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
15 city26 hwy~$4,300/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Sport Sedan - Manual 6-spd
19mpg
2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
16 city26 hwy~$4,300/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 SportCombi - Automatic (S6)
19mpg
2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
15 city26 hwy~$4,300/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 SportCombi - Manual 6-spd
19mpg
2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
16 city26 hwy~$4,300/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Viggen Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2006 Saab 9-3 Viggen

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

Every Saab 9-3 trim targets a different buyer. The 2006 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2006 Saab 9-3 Viggen?

The Viggen shares its core mechanicals with other Saab 9-3 trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for air bags issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 1 recall to verify before purchase. The 2006 model page has the details.

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

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Saab 9-3 Viggen year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Saab 9-3 overview compares all years side by side.

Get Saab 9-3 market updates

We'll email you when prices shift or new data comes in for the 2006 Saab 9-3.

No spam. We'll only reach out about Saab 9-3 features.