Trim Report

Saab 9-3 SE2010

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
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2010 Saab 9-3 SE Pricing

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Only 8 available nationwide.

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Where to Find Saab 9-3 SE

Location data for all 2010 Saab 9-3 trims combined

26States

Illinois has the most inventory at 9%, with options spread across 26 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Saab 9-3 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2010 Saab 9-3 trims

Low Concern

The 2010 Saab 9-3's low safety profile includes 4 recall campaigns and 30 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

4
Recalls
30
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
16V0630002016-03-02
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

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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.

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11E0090002011-28-02
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MAY SEIZE, STOPPING THE FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE CREATING A STALLING CONDITION.

A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE.

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11V0150002011-19-01
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

SAAB IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 2010. CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MAY HAVE INTERNAL COMPONENTS WITH INCORRECT SPECIFICATIONS.

THE SUBJECT FUEL PUMPS CAN SEIZE CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2010 Saab 9-3 has accumulated 30 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with air bags leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Air Bags21
02Fuel System, Other2
03Engine2
04Seat Belts2
05Fuel/propulsion System1
30 total across 1 model years (2010–2010)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Saab 9-3 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2010 Saab 9-3 trims

21–24mpg combined
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17-21city
·
27-31hwy
·
$2,800-$3,700/yr

With 12 configurations tested, the 2010 Saab 9-3 ranges from 21 to 24 MPG combined. That's a 3 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
9-3 Sport Sedan - Manual 6-spd
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city31 hwy~$2,800/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 SportCombi - Manual 6-spd
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city31 hwy~$2,800/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Convertible - Manual 6-spd
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city29 hwy~$2,950/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Sedan AWD - Manual 6-spd
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
20 city29 hwy~$2,950/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3X SportCombi AWD - Manual 6-spd
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
20 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 Sedan AWD - Automatic (S5)
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
19 city27 hwy~$3,700/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
9-3X SportCombi AWD - Automatic (S5)
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
19 city27 hwy~$3,050/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3 Sedan AWD - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
17 city27 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor
9-3X SportCombi AWD - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
17 city27 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor

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

SE Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2010 Saab 9-3 SE

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

with 8 listings tracked, the SE sits in a specific spot in the 2010 Saab 9-3 lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2010 Saab 9-3 page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2010 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 4 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2010 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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