2003 Saab 9-3 Specifications

Specifications

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2003 -
Price :	MSRP: $26,500-32,000
Weight :	3175 lbs \| 1440.156 kg
Introduced At :	2003 Detroit MI

Performance

0-60 mph :	7.0 seconds.
Top Speed :	140 mph \| 225.26 km/h

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	1988 cc \| 121.3 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :	195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 2500 RPM
Bore :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Stroke :	3.4 in \| 86 mm.
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Direct-Injection
Ignition system :	Saab Trionic-8

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	1988 cc \| 121.3 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.
Compression :	9.5:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head

Transmission:
5 Manual , 5 Automatic

Handling

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer	TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	11E009000
Summary	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.
Consequence	A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE.
Remedy	TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP WITH A NEW OR REWORKED FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-866-867-3759 OR LOG ON TO WWW.RECALLRESPONSE.COM.
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT FUEL PUMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL MOTORS.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer	SAAB CARS USA, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	04V540000
Summary	ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE ENGINE HESITATION OR STALLING.
Consequence	IF THE VEHICLE STALLS AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION, IT CAN BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
Notes	GM/SAAB CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NO. CSC 15419.THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	20020501
NHTSA Campaign ID	07V087000
Summary	ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION.
Consequence	OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LOOSEN FROM THE PUMP RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL MAY IGNITE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL DEVELOP A SECURING BRACKET THAT WILL SECURE THE FUEL LINES TO THE FUEL PUMP EVEN IF THE PLASTIC RETAINING TABS SHOULD BREAK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2007. THIS IS AN EXPANSION OF PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGNS - SEE 04V557 AND 06V126. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
Notes	SAAB RECALL NO. 07052 (15018, 06033). CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Manufacturer	SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	20020701
NHTSA Campaign ID	04V226000
Summary	SOME SPORT SEDANS WERE BUILT WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT WERE DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. IF DAMAGED, OVER TIME, THE AUTOMATIC TENSIONING SYSTEM (ATS) CABLE IN THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COULD BREAK CAUSING THE BELT WEBBING TO NOT RETRACT.
Consequence	IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, A FRONT SEAT OCCUPANT MAY RECEIVE MORE SEVERE INJURIES.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
Notes	SAAB RECALL NO. 15017. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	20020701
NHTSA Campaign ID	05V236000
Summary	CERTAIN SPORT SEDAN AND CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A VACUUM PIPE CHECK VALVE FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER THAT MAY FAIL FROM EXPOSURE TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES. THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST, USUALLY WITH LITTLE OR NO WARNING.
Consequence	IF THIS CONDITION WERE TO OCCUR WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REDESIGNED CHECK VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.
Notes	SAAB RECALL NO. 15019 (GM RECALL NO. 05057).CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2003 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$45,016
Avg. Home :	$246,300
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.83

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Q: How fast is the 2003 Saab 9-3? A: The 2003 Saab 9-3 has a top speed of 140 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2003 Saab 9-3? A: The 2003 Saab 9-3 has a wheelbase size of 105.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2003 Saab 9-3? A: The 2003 Saab 9-3 has a length of 182.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2003 Saab 9-3? A: The 2003 Saab 9-3 has a width of 69.00 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2003 Saab 9-3? A: The 2003 Saab 9-3 was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2003 Saab 9-3 cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2003 Saab 9-3 had an MSRP of $26,500 - $$32,000 (USD).

Q: What engines did the 2003 Saab 9-3 have? A: The 2003 Saab 9-3 had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (1988 cc | 121.3 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 175 HP (128.8 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 2500 RPM

Turbocharged Inline 4 (1988 cc | 121.3 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 210 HP (154.56 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 221 Ft-Lbs (300 NM) @ 2500 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2003 Saab 9-3 have? A: The 2003 Saab 9-3 had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 5 speed Automatic.