2004 Saab 9-3

Trims and configurations

8 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

• 9-3 Convertible · 2.0L · FWD · 5-speed automatic
• 9-3 Convertible · 2.0L · FWD · 5-speed manual
• 9-3 Convertible · 2.0L · FWD · 6-speed manual
• 9-3 Sport Sedan · 2.0L · FWD · 5-speed automatic
• 9-3 Sport Sedan · 2.0L · FWD · 5-speed automatic
• 9-3 Sport Sedan · 2.0L · FWD · 5-speed manual
• 9-3 Sport Sedan · 2.0L · FWD · 5-speed manual
• 9-3 Sport Sedan · 2.0L · FWD · 6-speed manual

Recalls

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 18, 2026.

• 14V318000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

  General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible vehicles manufactured July 30, 2003, to February 15, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the driver's side front seat belt retractor may break, causing the seat belt webbing not to retract.

  Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's seat belt retractor, free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Owners may contact Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14222.…

  Reported June 12, 2014. View on NHTSA

• 11E009000: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

  TI AUTOMOTIVE IS RECALLING CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS, PART NUMBERS TU456 AND TU303, SOLD UNDER VARIOUS BRAND NAMES AS AFTERMARKET AND REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP MAY SEIZE, STOPPING THE FUEL FLOW TO THE ENGINE CREATING A STALLING CONDITION.

  Remedy: TI AUTOMOTIVE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND WILL REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP WITH A NEW OR REWORKED FUEL PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TI AUTOMOTIVE AT 1-866-867-3759 OR LOG…

  Reported February 28, 2011. View on NHTSA

• 10V043000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

  GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 SAAB 9-3 SEDANS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT, OVER TIME, COULD FAIL TO RETRACT.

  Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE RETRACTOR FREE OF CHARGE. IF THE FRONT PASSENGER RETRACTOR WERE TO FAIL TO RETRACT, GM WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PASSENGER RETRACTOR FREE OF CHARGE UNDER A SPECIAL COVERAGE THAT WILL BE RELEASED FOR THE…

  Reported February 18, 2010. View on NHTSA

• 05V236000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

  CERTAIN SPORT SEDAN AND CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A VACUUM PIPE CHECK VALVE FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER THAT MAY FAIL FROM EXPOSURE TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES. THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST, USUALLY WITH LITTLE OR NO WARNING.

  Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REDESIGNED CHECK VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 17, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

  Reported May 19, 2005. View on NHTSA

• 04V226000: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

  SOME SPORT SEDANS WERE BUILT WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT WERE DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. IF DAMAGED, OVER TIME, THE AUTOMATIC TENSIONING SYSTEM (ATS) CABLE IN THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COULD BREAK CAUSING THE BELT WEBBING TO NOT RETRACT.

  Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

  Reported May 11, 2004. View on NHTSA

• 03V514000: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

  CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE BACKREST LOCKING MECHANISM ON SOME FRONT SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.

  Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S FRONT SEATS TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED COMPONENT. IF EITHER OR BOTH OF THE SEATS HAVE THIS COMPONENT, THEY WILL BE REPLACED. THE DEALER MAY NEED TO ORDER A COMPLETE…

  Reported December 10, 2003. View on NHTSA

Data sources

• EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 17, 2026 · US Government public data
• NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 17, 2026 · US Government public data

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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• Vehicle2003Gasoline
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  Gasoline

  Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B205R), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B207L), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B207R) · FWD
  23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)

• Vehicle2005Gasoline
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  Gasoline

  Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (LK9) · FWD
  23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km)

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