These are standard specifications for the 2008 Saab 9-3, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Automatic Sentronic , 6 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2003 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $28,080-45,640 Invoice: $26,760-43,495 |
| Introduced At : | 2003 Detroit MI |
Engine & Transmission
| Turbocharged Inline 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 221 Ft-Lbs (300 NM) @ 2500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Multi-port Fuel Injection | |
| Ignition system : | Saab Trionic-8 |
| Turbocharged V 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2800 cc | 170.9 cu in. | 2.8 L. |
| Power : | 255 HP (187.68 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.9 in | 75 mm. |
| Compression : | 9.5:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Multi-port Fuel Injection | |
| Ignition system : | Bosch Motronic ME 9.6 ; Distributorless Ignition |
5 Automatic Sentronic , 6 Manual
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.56 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.98 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.95 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.32 |
| 5th Gear : | 1.00 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2008 Saab 9-3 4-DR w/SAB | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | |
| 2008 Saab 9-3 Wagon w/SAB | |
| Frontal driver : | |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : | |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
| Rollover 4 Wheel Drive : | |
Recall
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20020531 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V063000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |
| Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and will replace the driver's frontal airbag module on Saturn Astra vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2017. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007 or Saturn customer service at 1-800-553-6000. GM's number for this recall is 28810. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20070921 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 14V318000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |
| Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14222. Note: Special Coverage 10086 will replace the passenger side seat belt retractor if it fails, free of charge, for the life of the vehicle. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2008 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $27,958 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $57,000 |
| Avg. Home : | $238,880 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.39 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2008 Saab 9-3?
Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2008 Saab 9-3? A: The 2008 Saab 9-3 was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2008 Saab 9-3 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2008 Saab 9-3 had an MSRP of $28,080 - $$45,640 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2008 Saab 9-3 have? A: The 2008 Saab 9-3 had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (2000 cc | 122.0 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 221 Ft-Lbs (300 NM) @ 2500 RPM Turbocharged V 6 (2800 cc | 170.9 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 255 HP (187.68 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 2000 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2008 Saab 9-3 have? A: The 2008 Saab 9-3 had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Automatic Sentronic, 6 speed Manual.