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9-3
1999 Saab
9-3
Sweden
Gasoline
FWD
Hatchback
Updated Aug 23, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1999
Make
Saab
Model
9-3
Body Style
Hatchback
Generation
YS3D
Seats
5
Doors
3
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
2.0 Turbo
Engine Configuration
Inline
Power (hp)
205 hp
Power (kW)
151 kW
Torque
280 Nm (207 lb-ft)
Top speed
235 km/h
(146 mph)
0–60 mph
7.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
7.3 seconds
Displacement
1,985 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,629 mm
(182.2 in)
Width
1,711 mm
(67.4 in)
Height
1,428 mm
(56.2 in)
Wheelbase
2,605 mm
(102.6 in)
Curb weight
1,335 kg
(2,943 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,200 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
4 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
90 mm
(3.5 in)
Stroke
78 mm
(3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
9.3 :1
Engine Configuration
Inline
Turbocharger
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Air Filter
60,000 km
(37,282 mi)
Fuel Filter
100,000 km
(62,137 mi)
Spark Plug
60,000 km
(37,282 mi)
Brake Fluid
40,000 km / 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
10,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
80,000 km / 3 years
Interior Filter
20,000 km
(12,427 mi)
Accessory Belt
100,000 km
(62,137 mi)
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Steel
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
Yes
Suspension, Rear
Dependent
Yes
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
64 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
13 – 14.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
6.6 – 7.1 litres / 100 km
Combined
9 – 10 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,452 mm
(57.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,442 mm
(56.8 in)
Turning Circle
10.5 m
Ground Clearance
130 mm
(5.1 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1860 – 1880 kg
(4,101 – 4,145 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,600 kg
(3,527 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
700 – 730 kg
(1,543 – 1,609 lb)
Cargo Capacity
520 – 525 kg
(1,146 – 1,157 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Hatchback
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
General Motors Platforms
GM2900 Platform
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Folding
Manual
House Colour
Same as Car
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Rear Washer System
Yes
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Optional
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Spoiler
Fixed
Antenna
Whip
Mud Flaps
Optional
Electric
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
Headlight Wipers
Fog Lights
Front
Yes
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Optional
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
110
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
65.1
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
110 Nm
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Outside Temperature Indicator
Optional
Number of Vents, Front
3 pcs
Connectivity
Radio
Yes
Media Format
MP3
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Manual
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch
Optional
Back Pocket
Yes
Coin Holder
Optional
Card Holder
Optional
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Armrest Hatch
Front
Optional
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
1
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Optional
Other Equipment › Clock
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Colour
Black
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
494 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
1,314 litres
Depth
970 mm
(38.2 in)
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Heated Seats
Yes
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
3
Height Adjustment
Yes
Features
Comfort Features
Cruise Control
Optional
Speed Limiter
Optional
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Other Features
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Optional
First Aid Kit
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Optional
Central Locking
Yes
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
2000
Adult Occupant
4/5 stars
Pedestrian
1/4 stars
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
-
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Right
Engine Compartment, Front Panel
Yes
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Car Classification
American Classification
Entry-Level Luxury Car
British Classification
Compact Executive Car
Australian Classification
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Medium Executive Car
9-3
Model
20 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Hatchback
Variant
9-3 Standard
1998–2003
Generation
YS3D
Year
1999
Powertrain
2.0 Turbo
Horsepower
205 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
HatchbackHatchback
FWD
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline