2010
This is not flying. It’s a behind-the-wheel experience. Deeply rooted in Scandinavia and with a unique aircraft heritage. No wonder we at Saab have a different approach to car development. Constantly looking for innovative solutions and giving you powerful performance with respect for nature. Like in a Saab 9-3. A sporty, versatile car with that special Saab driving feel. So prepare for a new kind of Scandinavian air performance – almost like flying.
Two ways to perform.
Sport Sedan or SportCombi? Your call. Both models are designed to let you actively engage. So make your choice and take it for a spin. And prepare for a sensational experience. What you feel is spirited Âperformance and driving inspiration beyond belief.
Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan and SportCombi in the new TX Edition specification, designed to add even more driving pleasure and sporty attraction. For more details, please visit saab.com.
Discover the beauty of function. Can beauty be regarded on its own? Absolutely, but we also believe the best designs have a purpose. Scandinavian design is all about form following function. Expressing the inner qualities of the object with natural, organic shapes. So, follow the lines, absorb the expression. The sporty, sleek and purposeful design of the Saab 9-3 is a clear indication of what to expect.
Flight mode.
You’ll find the best proof of a car’s capabilities behind the wheel. So, just get into the Saab 9-3 and discover all the ways it’s designed to perform. Sense the way the car interacts with you along the road. With instant power at hand and a chassis tuned for agile, sporty handling. Enjoy innovative systems like ComSense, designed to assist your driving and add to the sensational feeling of control.
ComSense system. Designed to reduce distraction when you turn, overtake or brake, by briefly delaying warning messages when the brakes or turn indicators are activated.
Profiler system. Allows you to customise available systems like the climate control, rain sensor, parking assistance and anti-theft alarm. Conveniently controlled via steering wheel buttons.
Steering wheel controls. For the infotainment system, Profiler and Saab Car Computer. Gearshifting paddles for the Sentronic transmission. (Optional)
Lights out
for better night vision.
The driver focus strikes you the very second you slide into the cockpit of the Saab 9-3. Instruments and controls are positioned in logical groups and those that are most frequently used can be operated with your hands still on the wheel. The cockpit also integrates innovative solutions like the unique Saab Night Panel – designed to help you stay a more focused driver. And above all, there are all those fun-to-drive qualities that are also vital for safer driving.
Night Panel. Designed to facilitate night driving. Press a button and the instrument panel except for the speedometer and the airbag indicator fades out. When attention is needed the relevant instrument lights up.
SCC – Saab Car Computer. Integrated in the speedometer. Shows outdoor temperature, fuel consumption and estimated distance on remaining fuel. Choose SCC2 and you also get distance to destination, estimated time of arrival and speed warning. (Optional)
Automatic Climate Control. With different temperature zones for driver and front passenger. An electrostatic air filter helps to exclude dust and pollen particles.
engaged. All systems
As you drive the Saab 9-3 you can enjoy consistent road manners with instant response and feedback to your input. You’ll feel the inspiring sensation as the car slices through the bend like a carving ski. Agile and sporty beyond expectation. Along the road you are also assisted by an impressive range of electronic systems designed for active driving support. So get behind the wheel. And engage yourself to the fullest.
ESP® – Electronic Stability Program. With smooth, progressive action. Helps reduce skidding on slippery surfaces. Brakes one or more wheels and reduces the throttle opening if necessary.
EBA – Emergency Brake Assist. Amplifies braking force if you quickly press the brake pedal.
CBC – Cornering Brake Control. Reduces the tendency to pull to one side when you turn and brake simultaneously. Integrated in the ESP system. ®
TPMS – Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. Gives a warning message in the Saab Car Computer, indicating which tyre has insufficient pressure. (Optional)
Get a grip with
Saab XWD. Enter a sports shoe store and you’ll find an amazing number of options. Running, climbing, trekking, golfing or just street-smart? Imagine the difference it would make if you could have a pair of shoes that adapted automatically to what you do. That’s basically the thought behind the innovative Saab XWD cross-wheel drive system. It’s one of the most advanced systems available, developed together with Swedish all-wheel drive specialist Haldex. It continuously senses your way of driving and the road conditions. It then actively helps improve the car’s behaviour on the road. What you feel is better grip, faster acceleration, more agile cornering and improved stability. In all kinds of weather.
Grip and stability. If the front wheels hit an icy patch during acceleration, most of the torque is diverted to the rear wheels for enhanced grip and stability.
Activation. Saab XWD is an always active, fully automatic all-wheel drive system designed to improve the car’s handling and stability in all driving conditions. More than 20 sensors check the driver’s intentions and the vehicle’s changing state 100 times every second.
Unique integration. Saab XWD is developed in co-operation with Swedish all-wheel drive specialist Haldex. The unique way in which Saab integrates the XWD system in the car allows it to work smoothly together with the ESP and other electronic systems. ®
Efficiency. When cruising at a steady speed only a small amount of torque is delivered to the rear wheels. This helps support directional stability and reduces fuel consumption. eLSD. Electronically controlled rear limited slip differential. Balances torque between the rear wheels. Gives enhanced control in all conditions, allowing the car to turn even quicker and more easily. (Optional)
Acceleration. If you start on a dry surface, most of the torque is distributed to the rear wheels to avoid wheel slip and gain maximum acceleration.
Response. The XWD system is designed to react in just 80 milliseconds and continuously vary torque distribution between front and rear.
Cornering performance. On a twisting road, the Saab XWD system helps improve the car’s agile handling. It distributes more torque to the rear wheels, thus combining responsive curve behaviour with high stability.
Body levelling. Automatically keeps the car at an even ride height and the suspension linkage at optimal angles when carrying heavy loads or when towing.
Dark? T urn the lights. Snow, rain and only brief daylight for a good part of the year makes driving in Scandinavia special. Your ability to see the road ahead is naturally important for safety but also in order to reduce fatigue. And to boost the fun of driving. So the Saab 9-3 has very efficient headlights and a range of innovative features designed to improve your sight. For instance, you can add bi-xenon cornering headlights and get a turning light that follows you through every curve.
Bi-xenon headlights. Provide 100 per cent more light which is also more daylight-like, compared to halogen lights. (Optional)
Bi-xenon cornering headlights. With a system that turns the headlights when you turn the steering wheel. Help further improve visibility on winding roads. At highway speeds the lights are raised slightly to provide a longer beam. (Optional)
Headlight washers. The first headlight cleaning system was innovated by Saab. Today, powerful high-pressure jets help keep the lenses clean. (Optional)
High-pressure washers. Three washer nozzles, each with two highpressure jets, help keep the windscreen clean.
Rain sensor. Starts the windscreen wipers automatically and adjusts wiper speed to suit the rain’s intensity. (Optional)
Auto-dimming mirrors. Automatically dim reflecting light from behind. Available for the interior and exterior mirrors. (Optional)
Aerodynamics. Carefully balanced to help improve both efficiency and high-speed stability.
Rightsizing. For more than thirty years Saab have developed smaller engines with more power. Today all the engines in the Saab 9-3 are turbocharged. So count on a p owerful and inspiring experience.
Experience Saab EcoPower Technology™
Saab EcoPower Technology™ is the power of efficiency. It is developed to combine increased respect for nature with better performance. It’s all about using resources wisely. Aerodynamics, turbocharging, weight and friction reduction are part of the formula. The result? Impressive power, fuel consumption and emissions. You can try it in the Saab 9-3 – whether you prefer a car that runs on petrol, diesel or renewable bioethanol. Count on a powerful experience. And the joy of driving with a cleaner conscience.
Saab Turbo. Turbocharging massively increases engine torque, especially in the medium rev range. This enables higher gearing, which is beneficial to fuel consumption while still offering exceptional overtaking acceleration.
Weight reduction. Approximately 60 percent of the bodyshell weight consists of high strength or ultra high strength steel. This helps reduce weight compared to regular steel. Several parts such as the bonnet, the boot lid and the rear bumper beam are made of aluminium alloy.
E85 bioethanol. We invented Saab BioPower, a flex-fuel technology that takes advantage of the higher octane rating in bioethanol. When running on E85 bioethanol, 85% of the fuel is made from renewable resources. This means reduced contribution of CO2 to the atmosphere compared to driving on petrol.
Adaptive idle. A new function designed to help reduce emissions during stop-and-go traffic. Lowers the engine idle when the gear lever is shifted to neutral and the clutch pedal is released. Automatically returns to normal idle when the clutch pedal is engaged. Available on manual transmission petrol and BioPower engines.
1.9TTiD What’s your preference – high performance or low emissions? Try a Saab 9-3 with the 1.9 TTiD engine and you won’t have to compromise. It features our innovative twostage turbo technology, so you can count on agility, sportiness and amazing response. This really is a car that encourages active driving for miles on end.
139g/km Despite all the available power, CO 2 emissions are as low as 139 g/km and mixed fuel consumption is just 5.3 litres per 100 km.
Figures apply to the Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan with 1.9 TTiD engine and 6-speed manual transmission.
180 hp
The 1.9 TTiD engine produces 180 hp and a massive 400 Nm of torque, allowing for swift overtaking.
We invented BioPower technology to let you enjoy the pleasure of driving with a cleaner conscience. It is a flex-fuel solution. So the car runs on renewable bioethanol (E85) but is just as easy to drive and own as a petrol- or dieselpowered car. Should you not find a pump with E85 you can just fill up with petrol. With our advanced turbo technology it is also designed to take advantage of the higher octane rating of E85, enabling two of the BioPower engines to produce 25 extra horsepower. So you can count on an exhilarating driving experience boosted by the force of nature.
E85 bioethanol. With E85 bioethanol, 85% of the fuel is made from renewable resources. This means a reduced contribution of CO 2 to the atmosphere compared to driving on petrol. It also helps to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Saab 9-3 engine range.
Twin sports exhaust pipes. Provides a sporty look and a powerful exhaust note. Available from Saab Genuine Accessories.
1.8t
2.0t
2.0 Turbo
1.9 TiD
150 hp/240 Nm
175 hp/265 Nm
XWD
120 hp/280 Nm
150 hp/320 Nm
Sport Sedan
M6 / A5
M6 / A5
M6 / A5
M6 / A6
M6
M6*** / M6/ A6
Top speed, km/h
210 / 210
220 / 220
235 / 230
235 / 225
200
210/210 / 210
0–100 km/h, sec
9.5 / 10.7
8.5 / 9.7
7.7 / 8.8
8.3 / 9.4
11.5
9.5 / 9.5 / 11.0
14.4 / –
12.9 / –
10.9 / –
11.9 / –
12.5
10.0 / 9.5 / –
80–120 km/h, sec * L /100 km, city
210 hp/300 Nm |
1.9 TiD
1.9 TTiD
1.8t BioPower* *
2.0t BioPower* *
180 hp/400 Nm
175 hp/265 Nm
200 hp/300 Nm
M6*** / M6 / A6
M6 / A5
M6 / A5
M6
Top speed, km/h
225 / 225 / 220
210 / 210
230 / 225
235
0–100 km/h, sec
8.5 / 8.5 / 8.9
8.4 / 9.4
7.9 / 8.9
8.3
8.9 / 8.4 / –
12.9 / –
10.9 / –
11.9
Sport Sedan
80–120 km/h, sec *
2.0 Turbo BioPower* * 210 hp/300 Nm | XWD
10.7 / 11.9
10.8 / 12.9
11.1 / 13.7
11.2 /14.9
7.0
6.9 / 7.6 / 9.4
L /100 km, city
6.9 / 7.5 / 8.8
10.7 / 11.9
10.8 / 12.9
11.2
L /100 km, highway
5.5 / 6.5
5.4 / 6.7
5.9 / 6.5
6.0 / 7.1
4.3
4.4 / 4.6 / 5.0
L /100 km, highway
4.4 / 4.5 / 5.0
5.5 / 6.5
5.4 / 6.7
6.0
L /100 km, combined
7.4 / 8.5
7.4 / 9.0
7.8 / 9.1
7.9 / 9.9
5.3
5.3 / 5.7 / 6.6
L /100 km, combined
5.3 / 5.6 / 6.4
7.4 / 8.5
7.4 / 9.0
7.9
CO 2 g/km, combined
177 / 205
177 / 216
185 / 218
189 / 238
139
139 / 151 / 177
CO 2 g/km, combined
139 / 149 / 168
177 / 205
177 / 216
189
SportCombi
M6 / A5
M6 / A5
M6 / A5
M6 / A6
M6
M6*** / M6 / A6
Top speed, km/h
205 / 200
215 / 210
230 / 225
230 / 220
195
200 / 200 / 195
0–100 km/h, sec
10.2 / 11.3
8.8 / 10.0
7.9 / 9.0
8.5 / 9.6
12.0
10.2 / 10.2 / 11.2
14.9 / –
13.4 / –
11.4 / –
12.7 / –
13.3
10.5 / 10.0 / –
80–120 km/h, sec * L /100 km, city
M6*** / M6 / A6
M6 / A5
M6 / A5
M6
Top speed, km/h
SportCombi
220 / 220 / 215
210 / 210
225 / 220
230
0–100 km/h, sec
8.7 / 8.7 / 9.2
8.7 / 9.7
8.1 / 9.2
8.5
9.5 / 9.0 / –
13.4 / –
11.4 / –
12.7
80–120 km/h, sec *
10.9 / 13.0
10.9 / 13.3
11.1 / 13.7
11.4 / 15.1
7.1
7.0 / 7.8 / 9.5
L /100 km, city
7.0 / 7.7 / 9.0
10.9 / 13.0
10.9 / 13.3
11.4
L /100 km, highway
5.7 / 6.6
5.7 / 6.9
6.0 / 7.0
6.2 / 7.2
4.5
4.6 / 4.8 / 5.1
L /100 km, highway
4.6 / 4.7 / 5.2
5.7 / 6.6
5.7 / 6.9
6.2
L /100 km, combined
7.6 / 8.9
7.6 / 9.3
7.9 / 9.5
8.1 / 10.1
5.5
5.5 / 5.9 / 6.7
L /100 km, combined
5.5 / 5.8 / 6.6
7.6 / 8.9
7.6 / 9.3
8.1
CO 2 g/km, combined
181 / 214
181 / 222
188 / 226
194 / 242
144
144 / 157 / 179
CO 2 g/km, combined
144 / 154 / 173
181 / 214
181 / 222
194
Fuel consumption and emission figures measured according to the 1999/100 EC directive. Please visit saab.com for the latest information. * 5th gear, manual. * * Available on certain markets. Performance figures with E85 fuel. There are as yet no agreed EC directives governing the measurement of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions when driving on E85 bioethanol fuel, therefore figures shown refer to driving on petrol. * * * Low emission version.
Welcome to our safety lab.
Top Safety Pick Award. Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan. Top rating in the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) front, side and rear crash tests, including active front seat/head restraints and the vehicle’s electronic stability control (2009).
Maximum rating: Good. Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan and SportCombi. For Saab Active Head Restraints (SAHR) in Britain’s Thatcham insurance research centre crash tests.
Saab cars are developed where other manufacturers come to test their cars. Up here in Scandinavia, a demanding climate and icy roads offer excellent settings for tough tests. For us, these are perfectly normal conditions. It’s what our safety engineers experience on their way to work. No wonder the very design of a Saab is shaped around crash avoidance. In addition to the crash tests required by authorities around the world we run a whole range of our own tests. Most of them based on common real-life collision scenarios. Including simulated crash tests with moose dummies.
Five stars. Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan. Top rating in the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP) crash tests.
Safety for real.
SAHR. Our award-winning active head restraints fitted in the front seats. A Saab innovation that helps to reduce the risk of serious neck injuries in rear-end collisions.
Safety cage. Beams and high-tensile steel reinforcements around the passenger compartment. Front and rear crumple zones are designed to catch and distribute collision forces over a wide area to help reduce the effects on the car’s occupants in the event of a collision.
Roof rail airbag. Helps protect the front and rear outboard occupants in a moderate to severe side impact. Deploys from a position behind the door post for improved precision during inflation. For additional protection, the front seats also have side airbags to help protect the chest.
Dual-stage front airbags. Designed to register the crash force and monitor whether the belt is being used. The system adjusts airbag deployment to suit, either to the maximum or with lower pressure. A separate switch allows disconnection of the front passenger airbag if a child seat is fitted in the front seat.
3-way load path. In the front structure of the Saab 9-3. Catches and distributes the force of a frontal impact in a predetermined way.
Broad front structure. Catches and distributes the force of a frontal impact in a predetermined way.
There’s a place for everything. And everyone. The Saab 9-3 is designed around you – an active driver with an active life. With Saab Genuine Accessories you can enhance functionality and convenience even further – at work, with family or at your favourite activity. Especially in the versatile SportCombi version, giving you even more innovative space and utility. Our accessories are specially designed and tested for your car to ensure optimum safety and quality. So just take your pick, and make the most of your Saab 9-3.
Cargo guard. Metal guard that separates the passenger and luggage compartments. (Accessory) Cargo space divider. Fitted with the cargo guard. Convenient for separating fragile loads from more solid items or when travelling with pets. (Accessory) Cargo mat. Made of rubber. Protects the carpeting from dirt, water and wear. (Accessory) Child seats. Available from Saab Genuine Accessories for all ages up to 10 years. Anchorage points for child seats in the rear seat. (Accessory) Smart Slot. Innovative storage system with exchangeable accessories in the centre console, such as a cup holder. (Accessory) Scratch protection/seating mat. Rolls out from the luggage compartment to protect the bumper. Easily removed for use as a waterproof seating mat. (Accessory)
Prepared to perform. The generous cargo space in the Saab 9-3 SportCombi is easily expanded to 1331 litres by folding the rear seat. And what you can’t fit inside you can carry outside. Simply choose from our range of specially designed roof racks and holders. Integrated roof rails. Available for the SportCombi in black or with a lower profile in matt metal-finish treatment. (Optional) Roof rack. For the roof rails. Available in black or as C-track profile in anodised aluminium. (Accessory) Extending ski/board holder. Slides out from the car roof for easy loading and unloading. Holds six pairs of skis or four snowboards. (Accessory) Surfboard holder. Features resilient rubber strips. Equipped with a mast holder. (Accessory) Bike holder with lift. Insert the bike at door height and lift with the help of gas-filled struts. Lockable. (Accessory) Grocery bag holder. For the TwinFloor. Helps prevent bags and small items from sliding around. (Accessory) Foldable front seat. Makes it possible to carry 2.5 metre long items in the SportCombi. Not available with sports seats. (Optional) Cargo net. Separates the passenger and luggage compartments. (Optional/Accessory) Towbars. Choose between a fixed and a removable/lockable towbar. (Accessory)
Relax and
enjoy. When you buy a Saab 9-3 you can prepare to enjoy every mile and opportunity with genuine peace of mind. Our wide range of facilities makes it easy, secure and economical for you to own and drive your car. Ask your Saab dealer for more information on how you can customise your ownership to get more out of life. Every day. You can also explore more opportunities at saab.com.
Roof box. Thule roof boxes available in various sizes, with aerodynamic design. Provides extra storage space for everyday adventures. (Accessory)
Saab Finance. Offers financing plans tailored to suit your individual requirements. For private and company customers. Warranties. A new-car warranty and a ten-year anticorrosion warranty. Ask your Saab dealer for the exact conditions applicable on your market. Saab 9-3 Equipment and Prices. A separate brochure with detailed information about all the Saab 9-3 models and options. Available at your Saab dealer. Saab Genuine Accessories. Fine-tune the car to exactly suit your needs. Find out more in our accessories brochure, available at your Saab dealer or at saab.com. Saab Insurance. Simplifies contacts if your car is damaged. Your Saab dealer will take care of everything from inspection to damage assessment and repairs.
Saab Assistance. When you drive your Saab in Europe, you can be sure of one thing: we are always close if anything unexpected should happen – 24 hours a day, where ever you may be. Customers Assistance Centre. Provides telephone and e-mail support on matters relating to Saab. Offers help if you should have a problem while on the road. Recycling. Saab cars are designed for efficient recycling at the end of their operational lives. For more information about material recycling for End of Life Vehicles (ELVs) and take-back locations, visit saab.com. Saab Newsletter. Sign up for the latest news, exciting offers and exclusive materials from Saab at saab.com.
Design your car. At saab.com
Driving a Saab 9-3 is a personal statement. Making it even more personal is easy and inspiring. On the following pages you’ll get an introduction to all the possibilities. Once you’ve found your car, you can tailor it exactly as you like with options and accessories. Go ahead and get inspired, then design your own car at saab.com.
Linear
The essence of the Saab design philosophy – timeless Scandinavian simplicity. Clean lines, modern and with a discreet edge.
Linear interior with Black Leatherette/textile woven textile upholstery. The Linear interior and standard equipment may vary from one market to another. For exact specifications and options, please visit saab.com.
Vector
Exudes performance and dynamics for even more inspired driving. The sporty spirit pervades the entire car, inside and out.
Vector interior with Parchment Leather/textile sport upholstery. The Vector interior and standard equipment may vary from one market to another. For exact specifications and options, please visit saab.com.
Aero
Our top-of-the-line model with sports interior and matching equipment level to offer the most intense Saab driving experience.
Aero interior with Black Leather/textile sport upholstery and Aero sports steering wheel. The Aero interior and standard equipment may vary from one market to another. For exact speci fications and options, please visit saab.com.
Looks and sound. The Saab 9-3 Aero comes with unique front and rear design, 17" alloy wheels, performance tyres, integrated foglights and dual sports exhaust.
Sports chassis. Tuned and lowered 10 mm* to give the Aero models enhanced stability. Firmer springs and stiffer shock absorbers mean better body control, cornering and braking. * Not on cars with XWD.
Saab XWD. Our ground-breaking cross-wheel drive system. Provides even better traction and cornering performance. Available with the 2.0 Turbo.
Performance package. For all cars with XWD. Includes electronically controlled limited slip differential (eLSD), extra-large high-performance brakes and 18- or 19-inch 3-spoke Twin alloy wheels. (Optional)
TX TX Edition Vector/Aero interior. The sporty interior is set with carbon fibre-effect trim, Black Leather sport seats (Aero, optional) and textile floor mats with contrasting grey piping. The extra-thick rim of the TX sport leather steering wheel provides a firm grip and more direct feel. For more details, please visit saab.com.
Edition
The TX Edition is a further-enhanced, personalised design of the Linear, Vector or Aero. It’s developed to add even more driving pleasure and sporty attraction to your Saab 9-3.
TX Edition Vector/Aero exterior. On the outside you’ll immediately notice details such as the titanium-effect grille and boot lid handle, the anthracite grey bumper inserts, the front foglights with titanium effect trim and the specially designed 17-wheels. And on the Aero also available 18-inch alloy wheels. For more details, please visit saab.com.
The Sport Sedan and SportCombi presented in this brochure have another two stablemates. The Saab 9-3X is a sporty allrounder with extra ground clearance and lots of room for adventure. And with its rugged ability it’s developed to take you further on all kinds of roads. The Saab 9-3 Convertible is our iconic four-season four-seater. It’s designed in Scandinavia to elevate your senses, whatever the weather. Find out more about the entire range at saab.com.
The 9-3 range.
Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan
Saab 9-3 SportCombi
Saab 9-3X
Saab 9-3 Convertible
Saab Anti-theft Alarm. Reacts if someone tries to enter the car or break a window. (Optional)
Heat absorbing glass. In all windows. Reduces heat from solar radiation.
Dark tinted glass. Available for windows behind the B-pillar. (Optional, SportCombi only)
Sunroof. Made of glass with interior shade. Electrically operated, retractable and tiltable. (Optional)
Cup holders. For the rear seat, the centre console compartment and facia. Available in the Comfort package.
Follow-me-home / Lead-me-to-the-car. Illumination when you approach or leave the car in darkness.
Front armrest. Covers a large storage compartment. Adjustable armrest is available in the Comfort package.
Powered front seats. With three different memory settings for driver’s seat and door mirrors. (Optional)
Foldable door mirrors. Help protect the door mirrors from damage when the car is parked. (Optional)
Cooled glove box. The ACC system also cools the glove box. Perfect for soft drinks or anything you want to keep cool.
Net pocket. Elastic net fitted on the passenger side of the centre console. (Accessory)
Audio and navigation. The infotainment system in the Saab 9-3 brings it all together. Easy and intuitive, even while on the road. Just plug in your MP3 player and enjoy the Bose surround sound system. Your Bluetooth™-enabled mobile connects automatically to the handsfree function. And for extra convenience, you can command the phone, radio and navigation by voice control. ®
Bose® Surround Sound System. Our top-of-the-line sound system with 11 speakers (SportCombi 10). Features Bose Centerpoint™ surround technology. (Optional) Premium 150 Sound System. Including seven loudspeakers and a total amplifier output of 150 W. (Optional) Premium 70 Sound System. Including four loudspeakers and a total amplifier output of 70 W. Bluetooth™ phone integration. Connects your Bluetooth™-enabled phone with the infotainment system. Allows you to operate the phone with the steering wheel buttons or by voice control. (Optional) Telephone holder. In the centre console compartment. Connects your phone to the exterior antenna and charges the phone while on the road. (Accessory)
Saab Infotainment. Includes AM/FM stereo tuner with RDS, MP3/WMA-compatible CD player and AUX connection for your MP3 player and other portable audio equipment. Saab Infotainment CD Changer. Includes AM/FM stereo tuner with RDS, MP3/WMA-compatible 6-disc single-slot facia mounted CD changer and AUX connection for your MP3 player and other portable audio equipment. (Optional) Saab Infotainment Plus. Includes AM/FM stereo tuner with RDS, MP3/WMA-compatible CD player, 6.5" colour touchscreen and navigation. Voice controlled. AUX connection for your MP3 player and other portable audio equipment. (Optional) Voice control. Push a steering wheel button and speak your command. A function included in Saab Infotainment Plus and the Bluetooth™ phone integration system.
Bluetooth™ is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., USA and licensed to Saab Automobile AB. Bose is a registered trademark owned by Bose Corporation, USA. ®
Leatherette/textile, Black (Linear only)
Leatherette/textile, Parchment (Linear only)
Leather/textile sport, Black (Vector, Aero only)
Leather/textile sport, Parchment (Vector, Aero only)
Burled wood-effect trim (Optional Linear, Vector)
Red walnut veneer trim (Optional)
Appointed leather, Black (Optional Linear)
Appointed leather, Parchment (Optional Linear)
Leather Sport, Full Black (TX Edition Aero)
Leather sport, Black (Optional Vector, Aero)
Metallic-effect trim (Vector, Aero only)
Carbon fibre-effect trim (Optional)
Sport seats. The body-hugging sports seats available for the Saab 9-3 feature pronounced side and thigh support – making for exceptional comfort while keeping you more firmly in place in tight turns.
Leather sport, Parchment (Optional Vector, Aero)
Premium natural leather sport, Black (Optional)
Premium natural leather sport, Black/Shark (Optional)
Premium natural leather sport, Parchment (Optional)
Leather upholstery refers to leather seating surfaces. However, Premium natural leather sport is an all-leather seat upholstery that also includes partial leather door trimming.
3-spoke Twin 198" (ALU 85) 3-spoke Twin 187 ½" (ALU 84)
V-spoke 187 ½ " (ALU 73)
5-spoke Claw 187 ½"
10-spoke 187 ½" (ALU 65)
Arctic White
Laser Red
Black *
3-spoke Dark Twin 187 ½" (ALU 77)
5-spoke Star 187 ½"
5-spoke 177 ½" (ALU 59)
5-spoke 177½" (ALU 81)
Jet Black metallic
Glacier Silver metallic
Titan Grey metallic *
5-spoke Twin 177" (ALU 50)
V-spoke 177" (ALU 79)
5-spoke Double Bridge 166 ½" (ALU 87)
14-spoke 166 ½" (ALU 72)
Carbon Grey metallic
Snow Silver metallic
Fusion Blue metallic *
Due to limitations in the printing process, the colours shown may differ slightly from the actual paint colour. * Not available on TX Edition Vector/Aero.
Nocturne Blue metallic
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