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Saab 9-3 by Model-Year

14 model-years of the Saab 9-3, 1999 through 2012. Each row carries that model-year’s own EPA combined MPG(e), estimated annual fuel cost, NHTSA complaints filed and recall campaigns issued, so you can see which year is worth reading about before you open it.

Every Model-Year Compared

Fuel economy, fuel cost, complaints and recall campaigns by model-year14 model-years, newest first. Scroll sideways to see every column.
Model Year	Combined MPG(e)	Annual Fuel Cost ($)	Complaints	Recall Campaigns
2012 Saab 9-3	21–24	2,600–2,950	0	0
2011 Saab 9-3	20–24	2,600–3,100	30	4
2010 Saab 9-3	21–24	2,600–3,500	30	4
2009 Saab 9-3	18–23	2,700–3,450	43	3
2008 Saab 9-3	18–23	3,350–4,300	184	3
2007 Saab 9-3	18–22	3,300–3,700	155	3
2006 Saab 9-3	19–23	3,350–4,050	179	3
2005 Saab 9-3	19–23	2,850–4,050	95	3
2004 Saab 9-3	20–24	2,600–3,850	207	6
2003 Saab 9-3	21–23	2,700–3,700	212	5
2002 Saab 9-3	20–24	3,200–3,850	46	4
2001 Saab 9-3	21–22	2,850–3,700	83	4
2000 Saab 9-3	20–22	2,850–3,850	62	3
1999 Saab 9-3	19–21	2,950–3,850	80	3