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2001 Saab 9-3

Sweden Diesel FWD HatchbackUpdated Aug 23, 2026

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Specifications

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 4,300 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 1,900 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 0W-30
0W-40
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity): 5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
15W-40
20W-40
Engine Oil, Volume: 5.5 litres

Engine Configuration

Bore: 84 mm (3.3 in)
Stroke: 98 mm (3.9 in)
Compression Ratio: 18.5 :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: 30,000 km (18,641 mi)
Brake Fluid: 60,000 km / 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter: 15,000 km (9,321 mi)
Engine Coolant: 90,000 km / 3 years
Interior Filter: 30,000 km (18,641 mi)
Accessory Belt: 120,000 km (74,565 mi)

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: Optional
Antenna: Whip
Mud Flaps: Optional
Electric: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof

Sun Blind: Optional

Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind

Tinted Glass: Optional

Other Equipment › Spoiler

Fixed: Optional

Other Equipment › Mud Flaps

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

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

Safety & Security