Trim Report

Saab 9-3 SE2008

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$3,995
$4K–$15K
17 listings127,941 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

2008 Saab 9-3 SE Pricing

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Where to Find Saab 9-3 SE

Location data for all 2008 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 2008 Saab 9-3 trims

High Concern

The 2008 Saab 9-3 has a high safety risk profile with 1 recall campaigns and 184 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

1
Recalls
184
Complaints
5
Crashes
1
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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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 184 owners have filed complaints about the 2008 Saab 9-3. AIR BAGS issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Air Bags68
02Engine48
03Suspension10
04Seat Belts8
05Power Train,engine5
184 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Saab 9-3 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2008 Saab 9-3 trims

18–23mpg combined
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15-19city
·
24-29hwy
·
$3,550-$4,550/yr

Across 16 configurations, the 2008 Saab 9-3 returns 18–23 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 6-spd
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city29 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 SportCombi - Manual 6-spd
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city29 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Convertible - Manual 6-spd
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city27 hwy~$3,700/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Sport Sedan - Automatic (S5)
21mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city26 hwy~$3,900/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Convertible - Automatic (S5)
20mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city24 hwy~$4,100/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 SportCombi - Automatic (S5)
20mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
18 city24 hwy~$4,100/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Aero Sedan AWD - Manual 6-spd
19mpg
2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
16 city24 hwy~$4,300/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Aero SportCombi AWD - Manual 6-spd
19mpg
2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
16 city24 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 - Manual 6-spd
19mpg
2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
16 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
9-3 Aero Sedan AWD - Automatic (S6)
18mpg
2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
15 city24 hwy~$4,550/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Aero SportCombi AWD - Automatic (S6)
18mpg
2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
15 city24 hwy~$4,550/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Convertible - Automatic (S6)
18mpg
2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
15 city24 hwy~$4,550/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Sport Sedan - Automatic (S6)
18mpg
2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
15 city24 hwy~$4,550/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 SportCombi - Automatic (S6)
18mpg
2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
15 city24 hwy~$4,550/yr-1/10 Poor

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

SE Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2008 Saab 9-3 SE

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

Every Saab 9-3 trim targets a different buyer. The 2008 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2008 Saab 9-3 SE?

The SE 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 2008 model page has the details.

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

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Saab 9-3 SE 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.

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