9-3 Models
- 9-3 Sport Sedan
- 9-3 Coupe, 5-Door, and Convertible
- 9-3 SE Coupe, 5-Door, and Convertible
- 9-3 Viggen Coupe, 5-Door, and Convertible
- 9-3 SportCombi
9-3 Major Safety Features, Standard
- OnStar™* (2001-2003)
- Dual front & side-impact airbags
- Saab Active Head Restraint (SAHR) (front seat passengers only)
- ABS four-wheel disc brakes
- Seatbelt pre-tensioners (front seat passengers only)
- Saab "pendulum-style" side impact protection system (not available on the 9-3 Convertible)
- Headlamp washers and/or wipers
- Front and rear fog lights
9-3 Major Comfort and Convenience Features, Standard (some variance by model and year)
- Air conditioning or Automatic Climate Control
- Cabin filtration system
- AM/FM stereo cassette or CD audio system
- Steering-wheel audio control
- Cruise control
- Power windows and mirrors
- Power glass moonroof
- Power seats
- Power convertible top
- Central locking
- Integrated anti-theft alarm
- Trip computer
- Night panel
- Wood-trim instrument panel
- Light-alloy wheels
- Leather trim and leather seating surfaces
- Other standard and/or optional equipment, depending on model and year, include: Traction Control System, Harmon/Kardon® high-end audio system, heated front seats, power seats with driver-side memory.
Engines
- 2002 SE
- 2.0-liter High-Output Turbocharged DOHC 16-valve inline-4
- 205 hp at 5,500 rpm
- 2002 Viggen
- 2.3-liter High Output Turbocharged DOHC 16-valve inline-4
- 230 hp at 5,500 rpm
- 2003-2006 Sport Sedan
- 2.0-liter Turbocharged DOHC 16-valve inline-4
- 175 hp at 5,500 rpm or 210 hp at 5,300 rpm
- 2004 Arc, 2004-2005 Aero, 2006 2.0T
- 2.0-liter Turbocharged DOHC 16-valve inline-4
- 210 hp at 5,500 rpm
- 2006 Aero
- 2.8-liter Turbocharged V6
- 250 hp at 5,300 rpm