2006 Saab 9-3 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2006 Saab 9-3, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Production Years for Series : 2003 -
Price : $27,620
Weight : 3175 lbs | 1440.156 kg
Introduced At : 2003 Detroit MI
Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement : 1988 cc | 121.3 cu in. | 2.0 L.
Power : 210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :221 Ft-Lbs (300 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
Turbocharged V 6
Displacement : 2792 cc | 170.4 cu in. | 2.8 L.
Power : 255 BHP (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
Construction : Aluminum block and head
Transmission:
5 Automatic , 5 Manual , 6 Manual

1st Gear : 3.38:1
2nd Gear : 1.76:1
3rd Gear : 1.18:1
4th Gear : 0.89:1
5th Gear : 0.66:1
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer

TI GROUP AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, LLC

NHTSA Campaign ID11E009000
SummaryTI 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.
ConsequenceA VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE IN USE.
RemedyTI 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.
NotesTHIS 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

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer

General Motors LLC

Mfr Report Date20020531
NHTSA Campaign ID16V063000
SummaryGeneral 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.
ConsequenceIn 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.
RemedyGM 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.
NotesOwners 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 Date20050616
NHTSA Campaign ID14V318000
SummaryGeneral 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.
ConsequenceIn the event of a crash, a seat belt that has not retracted may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
RemedyGM 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.
NotesOwners 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.

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Data updated June 2024
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2006 Saab 9-3? A: The 2006 Saab 9-3 has a wheelbase size of 105.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2006 Saab 9-3? A: The 2006 Saab 9-3 has lengths of 182.40 and 183.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2006 Saab 9-3? A: The 2006 Saab 9-3 has width of 69.30 and 69.40 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2006 Saab 9-3 have?A: The 2006 Saab 9-3 has 38.10- to 42.30-inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2006 Saab 9-3 have?A: The 2006 Saab 9-3 has legroom of 38.90- to 42.30-inches.

Q: How much did the 2006 Saab 9-3 cost when new?A: The 2006 Saab 9-3 had a base price of approximately $27,620 (USD).

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2006 Saab 9-3? A: The 2006 Saab 9-3 was offered as a Convertible, Sport Combi, Sport Sedan.

Q: What engines did the 2006 Saab 9-3 have? A: The 2006 Saab 9-3 had the following engine options: Turbocharged Inline 4 (1988 cc | 121.3 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 210 BHP (154.56 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 221 Ft-Lbs (300 NM) @ 2000 RPM
  • Turbocharged V 6 (2792 cc | 170.4 cu in. | 2.8 L.) with 255 BHP (187.68 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 2000 RPM
  • Q: What transmissions did the 2006 Saab 9-3 have? A: The 2006 Saab 9-3 had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Automatic, 5 speed Manual, 6 speed Manual.

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