2002 Saab 9-3
2002 Saab 9-3 Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$27,995 - $44,995
Original MSRP:
$26,409 - $41,405
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating | N/A |
2002 Saab 9-3 Review
"Smaller Saab features base-trim 2- and 4-dr hatchbacks, uplevel SE 4-dr and convertible, and high-performance Viggen versions of all three body styles. All have a turbo 4-cyl engine: base has 185 hp, SE 205, Viggen 230. Viggens come only with 5-speed manual transmission; other models offer optional automatic. Traction control new standard feature, joins ABS, 4-wheel disc brakes, front side airbags, and front head restraints designed to minimize whiplash injury. Convertible power top has heated glass window. General Motors owns this Swedish automaker, and GM's OnStar assistance system is standard; includes voice-activated phone, e-mail, and Internet connection. OnStar is free for first 12 months. All but base 9-3 has free scheduled maintenance for 3-years/36,000-miles, excluding wear items such as tires, wiper blades."
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| 2002 Saab 9-3 SE, Viggen | N/A |
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2002 Saab 9-3 Models & Prices
2002 Saab 9-3 SE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 5dr HB SE | $27,995 | $26,409 | $431 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv SE | $39,995 | $37,405 | $610 / Month* | |
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2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 5dr HB Viggen | $38,095 | $35,057 | $571 / Month* | |
| 3dr HB Viggen | $38,095 | $35,057 | $571 / Month* | |
| 2dr Conv Viggen | $44,995 | $41,405 | $675 / Month* | |
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2002 Saab 9-3 Features and Standard Equipment
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
| SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|
| City 19/hwy 28 (2.3L turbo engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | |
| City 21/hwy 29 (2.0L HO turbo engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | |
| City 23/hwy 33 (2.0L HO turbo engine/5-speed manual trans) | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| 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 | • | • |
| Daytime running lamps | • | • |
| Electrically adjustable dual heated outside mirrors, RH split wide-angle | • | • |
| 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 | • | • |
| Pwr convertible top w/one touch down windows | • | • |
| Pwr glass sunroof w/sunshade | • | |
| 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" badges above side marker lights | • |
INTERIOR Features
| SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|
| 4-speakers | • | |
| 6-speakers | • | • |
| 8-way pwr adjustable driver bucket seat | • | |
| 8-way pwr adjustable front bucket seats w/3-position driver side memory | • | • |
| Air conditioning | • | |
| Air conditioning w/automatic climate control | • | • |
| Analog tachometer, speedometer, fuel, temp, turbo boost gauges | • | • |
| Automatic electric antenna | • | • |
| 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/compact disc, 160-watt amplifier | • | • |
| ETR AM/FM stereo system w/compact disc, 80-watt amplifier | • | |
| Fold-down rear seat w/pass-through opening | • | • |
| Front center console w/cup holder & coin holder | • | • |
| Front/rear plush carpet floor mats | • | • |
| In dash mounted folding cup holder | • | • |
| Leather inserts in door panels | • | • |
| Leather seating surface w/embossed Viggen emblem | • | |
| Leather wrapped shift knob/boot cover | • | • |
| Leather wrapped sport steering wheel w/telescopic steering column | • | • |
| Luggage compartment light | • | • |
| Metal-look dash panel fascia w/rocky black interior or carbon-fiber fascia sand beige interior | • | |
| Metal-look dash panel fascia w/rocky black interior or carbon-fiber fascia w/sand beige interior | • | |
| Night panel dashboard feature | • | • |
| OnStar Telematics Communications System w/12 months free | • | • |
| Pwr windows w/front 1-touch opening | • | • |
| Pwr windows w/single button operation for all windows | • | • |
| Rear side window demisters | • | • |
| Reclining front bucket seats w/driver-side lumbar support | • | |
| Reclining front heated bucket seats w/side bolsters, driver-side lumbar support | • | |
| Remote keyless entry w/central locking feature | • | • |
| Roof mounted antenna | • | |
| Saab car computer w/digital clock | • | • |
| Steering wheel mounted radio controls | • | • |
| Stereo anti-theft lock-out code | • | • |
| Telescopic steering column | • | |
| Turbo embossed leather upholstery | • | |
| Turbo embossed leather/textile upholstery | • | |
| Walnut-trimmed instrument panel | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|
| 12-volt 60 amp/hr battery | • | • |
| 130-amp alternator | • | • |
| 16" x 6.5" 5-spoke light alloy wheels | • | |
| 16.9 gallon fuel tank | • | • |
| 17" x 7.5" 5-spoke light alloy wheels | • | |
| 2.0L (121) DOHC EFI high-output turbocharged 16-valve 4-cyl gas engine | • | |
| 2.3L (140) DOHC EFI high-output turbocharged 16-valve 4-cyl gas engine | • | |
| 205/50ZR16 all season SBR tires | • | |
| 215/45ZR17 high performance SBR tires | • | |
| 5-speed manual transmission | • | • |
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) | • | • |
| Chrome sport exhaust tip | • | |
| Electronic brake distribution | • | • |
| Front wheel drive | • | • |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | • | • |
| H-formed rear suspension w/semi-rigid torsion-beam rear axle, coil springs, gas shock absorbers | • | • |
| High performance chassis tuning | • | |
| Hydraulically actuated clutch | • | • |
| Independent front suspension w/MacPherson struts, split lower wishbones, direct acting gas shock absorbers, coil springs | • | • |
| Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes w/ventilated front discs | • | • |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | • | • |
| Traction control system | • | • |
| Welded body-unit construction | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-point shoulder belts at all seating positions | • | • |
| 5-mph bumpers | • | • |
| Automatic front safety belt tensioners | • | • |
| Collapsible steering column | • | • |
| Daytime running lights | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger airbags | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger head/chest type side-impact airbags | • | • |
| Front/rear crumple zones | • | • |
| Height adjustable front safety belts | • | • |
| Manually activated child security rear door locks | • | • |
| Rear window lockout switch | • | |
| Saab active head restraint system (SAHR) for front seat passengers | • | • |
2002 Saab 9-3 Options and Addition Equipment
NOTE Options
| SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|
| ** ALL PASSENGER CARS SOLD IN 2002 FOR $40,000 AND ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO A LUXURY TAX ** | • | • |
OPTION PKG Options
| SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|
| HEATED FRONT SEATS | • | |
| NO SEAT OR PKG OPTIONS DESIRED | • | |
| NO SEAT OR PKG OPTIONS DESIRED (STD) | • | • |
| PREMIUM PKG -inc: automatic climate control, dual pwr seats w/driver memory, sport chassis, sport steering wheel, prestige audio system, anniversary edition full leather seating | • | |
| PREMIUM PKG W/HEATED FRONT SEATS | • | |
| SPORT PKG -inc: 17" double 3-spoke wheels, sport steering wheel, rear spoiler | • | |
| SPORT PKG W/HEATED FRONT SEATS | • |
PAINT TYPE Options
| SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|
| MICA/METALLIC PAINT | • | • |
| STANDARD PAINT | • | • |
REQUIRED VEHICLE CHARGES Options
| SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|
| PREPARATION & HANDLING | • | • |
SUNROOF Options
| SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|
| NO SUNROOF | • | • |
| SUNROOF (STD) | • | • |
TOP COLOR Options
| SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|
| BLACK CONVERTIBLE TOP PKG (STD) | • | • |
| BLUE CONVERTIBLE TOP PKG *Affects Color Availability* | • | • |
TRANSMISSION Options
| SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|
| 4-SPEED CONTROLLED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | • | |
| 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION (STD) | • | • |
2002 Saab 9-3 Technical Specifications
Brakes
| SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | Four-Wheel | Four-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.34 x - TBD - | 11.34 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 11.26 x - TBD - | 11.26 x - TBD - |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume (ft) | 21.8 | 21.8 |
Engine
| SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0L/121 | 2.3L/140 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 205 @ 5500 | 230 @ 5500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 184 @ 1900 | 258 @ 2500 |
Exterior Dimensions
| SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 56.2 | 55.7 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 182.3 | 182.7 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 102.6 | 102.6 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 67.4 | 67.4 |
Fuel Tank
| SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 16.9 | 16.9 |
Steering
| SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 34.4 | 34.4 |
Suspension
| SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Stabilizer Bar | w/Stabilizer Bar |
Tires
| SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P205/50ZR16 | P215/45ZR17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/50ZR16 | P215/45ZR17 |
Transmission
| SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic | Automatic |
| Trans Type | 4 | 4 |
Vehicle
| SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.0 | 38.0 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 42.3 | 42.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 52.5 | 52.5 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 86.9 | 86.9 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.3 | 37.3 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 33.6 | 33.6 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 52.6 | 52.6 |
Weight Information
| SE | Viggen | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3060 | 3170 |
2002 Saab 9-3 Safety Features
Safety Features
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| Driver & front passenger airbags |
| Driver & front passenger head/chest type side-impact airbags |
| Saab active head restraint system (SAHR) for front seat passengers |
| Automatic front safety belt tensioners |
| Height adjustable front safety belts |
| 3-point shoulder belts at all seating positions |
| Traction control system |
| Collapsible steering column |
| Front/rear crumple zones |
| Manually activated child security rear door locks |
| Rear window lockout switch |
| Daytime running lights |
| 5-mph bumpers |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | N/A |
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