2008 Saab 9-3

Trims and configurations

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

• 9-3 Aero Sedan AWD · 2.8L · AWD · 6-speed automatic
• 9-3 Aero Sedan AWD · 2.8L · AWD · 6-speed manual
• 9-3 Aero SportCombi AWD · 2.8L · AWD · 6-speed automatic
• 9-3 Aero SportCombi AWD · 2.8L · AWD · 6-speed manual
• 9-3 Convertible · 2.0L · FWD · 5-speed automatic
• 9-3 Convertible · 2.0L · FWD · 6-speed manual
• 9-3 Convertible · 2.8L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
• 9-3 Convertible · 2.8L · FWD · 6-speed manual
• 9-3 SportCombi · 2.0L · FWD · 5-speed automatic
• 9-3 SportCombi · 2.0L · FWD · 6-speed manual
• 9-3 SportCombi · 2.8L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
• 9-3 SportCombi · 2.8L · FWD · 6-speed manual
• 9-3 Sport Sedan · 2.0L · FWD · 5-speed automatic
• 9-3 Sport Sedan · 2.0L · FWD · 6-speed manual
• 9-3 Sport Sedan · 2.8L · FWD · 6-speed automatic
• 9-3 Sport Sedan · 2.8L · FWD · 6-speed manual

Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked October 16, 2026.

• 16V063000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

  General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

  Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator on Saab 9-3 and 9-5 vehicles and will replace the driver's frontal airbag module on Saturn Astra vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on March…

  Reported February 3, 2016. View on NHTSA

• 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

Data sources

• EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 16, 2026 · US Government public data
• NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 16, 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.

Related vehicles

• Vehicle2007Gasoline
  2007 Saab 9-3

  Gasoline

  Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged, 2.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged · FWD
  22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)

• Vehicle2009Gasoline
  2009 Saab 9-3

  Gasoline

  Varies by configuration: 2.8L 6-cylinder turbocharged, 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged · Varies by configuration: FWD, AWD
  23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km)

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