Saab 9-3

Saab 9-3
Car classification	Compact luxury car
Body style	2DR Coupe 4DR Hatchback 2DR Convertible
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Cylinders	4
Engine size	2.0 liters
Horsepower	185 (base) 200 (SE)
Drive	Front-wheel drive
MPG	20/27 (base) 19/27 (SE)

The Saab 9-3 was introduced in Spring 1998 as an early 1999 model, replacing the Saab 900. Production of the first generation 9-3 ended in 2002.

Year-to-year changes

1999

The 200-horsepower SE models were only available for this model year, while the 185-horsepower base hatchbacks sold through 2001, and the 185-hp convertible through 2000.

Retail prices

As of April 15, 1998:

• $25,500 (1999 Saab 9-3 2DR Coupe)
• $26,000 (1999 Saab 9-3 4DR Hatchback)
• $31,500 (1999 Saab 9-3 SE 4DR Hatchback)
• $36,500 (1999 Saab 9-3 2DR Convertible)
• $41,500 (1999 Saab 9-3 SE 2DR Convertible)

Gallery

2000 Saab 9-3 2-door hatchback

2000 Saab 9-3 4-door hatchback

2000 Saab 9-3 convertible

Interior of the Saab 9-3

The dashboard of the Saab 9-3