2001 Saab 9-3
2001 Saab 9-3 Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$26,495 - $44,995
Original MSRP:
$25,170 - $41,395
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
2001 Saab 9-3 Review
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 01V168 |
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| Number of Units Affected | 38,241 |
| Summary | Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." The air bag alert labels may not be permanently affixed as required by this standard. |
| Remedy | Dealers will clean the sunvisor surface and apply a new air bag alert label on both sunvisors. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification will begin July 30, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Saab at 1-800-955-9007. |
| Dates of Manufacture | July 2000 - April 2001 |
| Models Involved | 9-3, 9-5 |
| Manufacturer Recall Number | 15200 |
2001 Saab 9-3 Models & Prices
2001 Saab 9-3 BASE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 3dr HB Manual | $26,495 | $25,170 | $410 / Month* | |
| 3dr HB Manual w/Sunroof | $26,495 | $25,170 | $410 / Month* | |
| 3dr HB Auto | $26,495 | $25,170 | $410 / Month* | |
| 3dr HB Auto w/Sunroof | $26,495 | $25,170 | $410 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB Manual | $26,995 | $25,402 | $414 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB Manual w/Sunroof | $26,995 | $25,402 | $414 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB Auto | $26,995 | $25,402 | $414 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB Auto w/Sunroof | $26,995 | $25,402 | $414 / Month* | |
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2001 Saab 9-3 SE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 5dr HB SE Manual | $32,595 | $30,737 | $501 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB SE Manual w/Sunroof | $32,595 | $30,737 | $501 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB SE Auto | $32,595 | $30,737 | $501 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB SE Auto w/Sunroof | $32,595 | $30,737 | $501 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv SE Manual w/Black Top | $39,995 | $37,355 | $609 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv SE Manual w/Blue Top | $39,995 | $37,355 | $609 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv SE Auto w/Black Top | $39,995 | $37,395 | $610 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv SE Auto w/Blue Top | $39,995 | $37,395 | $610 / Month* | |
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2001 Saab 9-3 Viggen
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 3dr HB Viggen Manual | $37,995 | $34,955 | $570 / Month* | |
| 3dr HB Viggen Manual w/Sunroof | $37,995 | $34,955 | $570 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB Viggen Manual | $37,995 | $34,955 | $570 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB Viggen Manual w/Sunroof | $37,995 | $34,955 | $570 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv Viggen Manual w/Black Top | $44,995 | $41,395 | $675 / Month* | |
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2001 Saab 9-3 Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
| BASE | SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| City 20/hwy 31 (2.3L turbo engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | ||
| City 21/hwy 28 (2.0L turbo engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | |
| City 21/hwy 29 (2.0L turbo engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • | |
| City 22/hwy 30 (2.0L HO turbo engine/5-speed manual trans) | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| BASE | SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic bumpers w/integrated spoilers, rocker panels & rear deck spoiler | • | ||
| Aerodynamic headlamps w/flush lenses, halogen headlamp bulbs | • | • | • |
| Auto headlamp shutoff w/courtesy headlamp delay feature | • | • | • |
| Color-keyed self-restoring front/rear 5-mph bumpers | • | • | • |
| Cornering lamps | • | • | • |
| Daytime running lamps | • | • | • |
| Electric sunroof w/tilt/slide tinted glass, interior ventilated sunshade | • | • | • |
| Electrically adjustable dual heated outside mirrors, RH split wide-angle | • | • | • |
| Electrically operated black convertible top w/auto retraction under molded boot cover, rear glass defogger | • | • | |
| Electrically operated blue convertible top w/auto retraction under molded boot cover, rear glass defogger | • | ||
| Front spoiler | • | • | |
| Front/rear fog lamps | • | • | • |
| Front/rear spoilers | • | • | |
| Full body airflow pkg | • | • | |
| Headlight wiper/washer system | • | • | • |
| Heat-absorbent tinted glass | • | • | • |
| Protective body-side moldings | • | • | • |
| Rear window wiper/washer | • | • | • |
| Side-guidance reversing lights | • | • | • |
| Side-mounted direction indicator lights | • | • | • |
| Undercoating/anti-corrosion treatment | • | • | • |
| Variable intermittent windshield wiper/washer system | • | • | • |
| Viggen "Delta-wing" badging | • |
INTERIOR Features
| BASE | SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-acoustically engineered speakers | • | ||
| 40/60/100 split fold-down rear seat | • | ||
| 6-acoustically engineered speakers | • | • | |
| 8-way pwr adjustable driver bucket seat | • | ||
| 8-way pwr adjustable front bucket seats w/3-position driver side memory | • | • | |
| Air conditioning | • | • | • |
| Analog tachometer/speedometer | • | • | • |
| Automatic climate control | • | • | |
| Automatic electric antenna | • | • | |
| Black leather seats w/contrasting leather inserts | • | ||
| Courtesy light w/time delay feature | • | • | • |
| Digital odometer/trip meter | • | • | • |
| Dome lamp w/dual rear spotlights | • | • | • |
| Driver side left foot rest | • | • | • |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | • | • | • |
| Electric rear window demister | • | • | • |
| Electronic speed control | • | • | • |
| Electrostatic air filtration system | • | • | • |
| Engine immobilization anti-theft alarm system | • | • | • |
| ETR AM/FM stereo system w/cassette-inc: CD changer controls, weather band, anti-theft lock out code, 80-watt amplifier | • | ||
| ETR AM/FM stereo system w/cassette-inc: CD changer controls, weather band, anti-theft lock out code, 80-watt subwoofer | • | • | |
| Fold-down rear seat w/pass-through opening | • | • | |
| Front center console w/cup holder & coin holder | • | • | • |
| Front/rear plush carpet floor mats | • | • | • |
| Fuel/temp gauges | • | • | • |
| In dash mounted folding cup holder | • | • | • |
| Leather seating surfaces | • | ||
| Leather upholstery | • | ||
| Leather wrapped shift knob/boot cover | • | • | |
| Leather wrapped sport steering wheel w/telescopic steering column | • | • | |
| Luggage compartment light | • | • | • |
| Luxury cloth upholstery | • | ||
| Metal look dash panel fascia | • | ||
| Night panel dashboard feature | • | • | • |
| OnStar Telematics Communications System | • | • | • |
| Pwr windows w/front 1-touch opening | • | • | • |
| Pwr windows w/front 1-touch opening, single button all window operation | • | • | |
| Rear side window defrosters | • | • | • |
| Reclining front bucket seats w/driver-side lumbar support | • | • | |
| Reclining front sport bucket seats w/side bolsters & driver-side lumbar support, embossed Viggen Delta-wing logo in front backrests | • | ||
| Remote keyless entry w/central locking feature | • | • | • |
| Roof mounted antenna | • | ||
| Saab car computer w/digital clock | • | • | • |
| Sport steering wheel | • | • | |
| Stainless steel sill plates with Viggen emblem | • | ||
| Steering wheel mounted radio controls | • | • | • |
| Telescopic steering column | • | • | |
| Textured leather door inserts | • | ||
| Turbo boost gauge | • | • | • |
| Walnut-trimmed instrument panel | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| BASE | SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12-volt 60 amp/hr battery | • | • | • |
| 130-amp alternator | • | • | • |
| 15" x 6.5" 5-spoke light alloy wheels | • | ||
| 16" x 6.5" 5-spoke light alloy wheels | • | ||
| 17" x 7.5" 5-spoke light alloy wheels | • | ||
| 17.0 gallon fuel tank | • | • | • |
| 195/60VR15 all-season SBR Michelin tires | • | ||
| 2.0L (121) DOHC EFI turbocharged 16-valve 4-cyl engine | • | ||
| 2.0L (205) DOHC EFI high-output turbocharged 16-valve 4-cyl engine | • | ||
| 2.3L DOHC EFI high-output turbocharged 16-valve 4-cyl engine | • | ||
| 205/50ZR16 all season SBR Michelin Pilot tires | • | ||
| 215/45ZR17 SBR Dunlop SP Sport 2000 tires | • | ||
| 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission w/3-shift modes | • | • | |
| 5-speed manual transmission | • | • | • |
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) | • | • | • |
| Built-in tool kit | • | • | • |
| Chrome sport exhaust tip | • | ||
| Electronic brake distribution | • | • | • |
| Front wheel drive | • | • | • |
| H-formed rear suspension w/semi-rigid torsion-beam rear axle, coil springs, gas shock absorbers, inner/outer stabilizer bars | • | • | • |
| Hydraulically actuated clutch | • | • | • |
| Independent front suspension w/MacPherson struts, split lower wishbones, direct acting gas shock absorbers, coil springs, stabilizer bar | • | • | • |
| Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes w/ventilated front discs | • | • | • |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | • | • | • |
| Traction control system | • | • | • |
| Welded body-unit construction | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| BASE | SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-point shoulder belts at all seating positions | • | • | • |
| Automatic front safety belt tensioners | • | • | • |
| Child security rear door locks | • | • | • |
| Collapsible steering column | • | • | • |
| Daytime running lights | • | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system | • | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger head/chest type side-impact airbags | • | • | • |
| Front height-adjustable safety belts | • | • | • |
| Front/rear crumple zones | • | • | • |
| Front/rear head restraints in outboard positions | • | • | • |
| Rear window lockout switch | • | • | |
| Saab active head restraint system (SAHR) for front seat passengers | • | • | • |
| Traction control | • | • | • |
2001 Saab 9-3 Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| BASE | SE | Viggen | |
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| ETR AM/FM RADIO W/COMPACT DISC PLAYER -inc: 6 speakers | • | • | • |
| HEATED FRONT SEATS | • | • | • |
| PREMIUM PKG -inc: automatic climate control, dual pwr seats w/driver memory, rear spoiler & sport steering wheel | • | • | |
| PREMIUM PKG W/ETR AM/FM RADIO W/COMPACT DISC PLAYER | • | • | |
| PREMIUM PKG W/HEATED FRONT SEATS | • | • | |
| PREMIUM PKG W/HEATED FRONT SEATS & ETR RADIO W/COMPACT DISC PLAYER | • | • |
NOTE Options
| BASE | SE | Viggen | |
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| ** ALL PASSENGER CARS SOLD IN 2001 FOR $38,000 AND ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO A LUXURY TAX ** | • | • |
PAINT TYPE Options
| BASE | SE | Viggen | |
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| MICA/METALLIC PAINT | • | • | • |
| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • |
REQUIRED STYLE OPTION Options
| BASE | SE | Viggen | |
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| PWR SUNROOF W/TILT/SLIDE TINTED GLASS | • | • | • |
REQUIRED VEHICLE CHARGES Options
| BASE | SE | Viggen | |
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| PREPARATION & HANDLING | • | • | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| BASE | SE | Viggen | |
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| CLASSIC LEATHER SEAT TRIM | • | ||
| CLOTH SEAT TRIM | • |
TRANSMISSION Options
| BASE | SE | Viggen | |
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| 4-SPEED ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | • | • |
2001 Saab 9-3 Technical Specifications
Brakes
| BASE | SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | Four-Wheel | Four-Wheel | Four-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.34 x - TBD - | 11.34 x - TBD - | 12.13 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.26 x - TBD - | 11.26 x - TBD - | 11.26 x - TBD - |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| BASE | SE | Viggen | |
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| Trunk Volume (ft) | 21.7 | 21.7 | 21.7 |
Engine
| BASE | SE | Viggen | |
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| Displacement | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 | 2.3L/140 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 185 @ 5500 | 205 @ 5500 | 230 @ 5500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 194 @ 2100 | 209 @ 2200 | 258 @ 2500 |
Exterior Dimensions
| BASE | SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 56.2 | 56.2 | 55.7 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 182.3 | 182.3 | 180.9 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Wheelbase (in) | 102.6 | 102.6 | 102.6 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 67.4 | 67.4 | 67.4 |
Fuel Tank
| BASE | SE | Viggen | |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 17.0 | 17.0 | 17.0 |
Steering
| BASE | SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 34.4 | 34.4 | 34.4 |
Suspension
| BASE | SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Stabilizer Bar | w/Stabilizer Bar | w/Stabilizer Bar |
Tires
| BASE | SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P195/60VR15 | P205/50ZR16 | P215/45ZR17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/60VR15 | P205/50ZR16 | P215/45ZR17 |
Transmission
| BASE | SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Vehicle
| BASE | SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.3 | 39.3 | 39.3 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.3 | 42.3 | 42.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 52.4 | 52.4 | 52.4 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 111.3 | 111.3 | 110.5 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.9 | 37.9 | 37.9 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 34.1 | 34.1 | 34.1 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 52.6 | 52.6 | 52.6 |
Weight Information
| BASE | SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2980 | 3160 | 3130 |
2001 Saab 9-3 Safety Features
Safety Features
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system |
| Driver & front passenger head/chest type side-impact airbags |
| Saab active head restraint system (SAHR) for front seat passengers |
| Automatic front safety belt tensioners |
| 3-point shoulder belts at all seating positions |
| Front height-adjustable safety belts |
| Front/rear head restraints in outboard positions |
| Traction control |
| Collapsible steering column |
| Front/rear crumple zones |
| Rear window lockout switch |
| Daytime running lights |
| Child security rear door locks |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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