Trim Report

Saab 9-3 SE2009

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$6,995
$7K–$12K
6 listings91,667 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

2009 Saab 9-3 SE Pricing

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Where to Find Saab 9-3 SE

Location data for all 2009 Saab 9-3 trims combined

26States

9% of the market sits in Illinois, though listings span 26 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Saab 9-3 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2009 Saab 9-3 trims

Low Concern

With 1 recalls and 43 complaints, the 2009 Saab 9-3 rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

1
Recalls
43
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
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

The 2009 Saab 9-3's biggest weak point? AIR BAGS. It leads 43 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Air Bags17
02Engine11
03Fuel/propulsion System3
04Seat Belts2
05Service Brakes2
43 total across 1 model years (2009–2009)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Saab 9-3 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2009 Saab 9-3 trims

18–23mpg combined
·
15-19city
·
24-29hwy
·
$2,950-$3,750/yr

Fuel economy for the 2009 Saab 9-3 ranges from 18 to 23 MPG combined across 20 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 6-spd
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city29 hwy~$2,950/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 SportCombi - Manual 6-spd
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city29 hwy~$2,950/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Convertible - Automatic (S5)
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city27 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Convertible - Manual 6-spd
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city27 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Sport Sedan - Automatic (S5)
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city28 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 SportCombi - Automatic (S5)
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
19 city27 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Aero Sedan AWD - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
17 city27 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Aero Sedan AWD - Manual 6-spd
21mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Aero SportCombi AWD - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
17 city27 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Aero SportCombi AWD - Manual 6-spd
21mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
18 city26 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Convertible - Manual 6-spd
19mpg
2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
16 city26 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Sport Sedan - Manual 6-spd
19mpg
2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
16 city26 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 SportCombi - Manual 6-spd
19mpg
2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
16 city26 hwy~$3,550/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~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Aero Sedan AWD - Manual 6-spd
18mpg
2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
15 city24 hwy~$3,750/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~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Aero SportCombi AWD - Manual 6-spd
18mpg
2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
15 city24 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Convertible - Automatic (S6)
18mpg
2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
15 city24 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Sport Sedan - Automatic (S6)
18mpg
2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
15 city24 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 SportCombi - Automatic (S6)
18mpg
2.8L 6-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
15 city24 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor

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

2009 Saab 9-3 SE FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

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

with 8 listings tracked, the SE sits in a specific spot in the 2009 Saab 9-3 lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2009 Saab 9-3 page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2009 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 2009 model page has the details.

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

The best model year for the Saab 9-3 SE comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Saab 9-3 overview.

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