Saab 9-3

Saab 9-3
Saab 9-3 Aero Sedan MY14
Overview
Manufacturer	Saab General Motors Spyker Cars NEVS
Production	1998–2014
Body and chassis
Class	Compact executive car (D)
Chronology
Predecessor	Saab 900

First generation

Overview
Production	1998–2002
Assembly	Trollhättan, Sweden (hatchback) Uusikaupunki, Finland (Valmet Automotive) (1999–2003 convertible and Viggen)
Designer	Einar Hareide
Body and chassis
Body style	3-/5-door hatchback 2-door convertible
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	GM2900 platform
Related	Opel Vectra Saab 9-5 Saturn L-Series
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L B204 I4 2.0 L B205 I4 2.0 L B205R I4 2.3 L B235R I4 2.2 L Turbodiesel I4
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,605 mm (102.6 in)
Length	1999–2000 Viggen & 2001–02: 4,630 mm (182.3 in) 1999–2000: 4,628 mm (182.2 in) 2001-02 Viggen: 4,640 mm (182.7 in)
Width	1,712 mm (67.4 in)
Height	Hatchback: 1,427 mm (56.2 in) Convertible: 1,422 mm (56.0 in) 2001-02 Viggen Hatchback: 1,415 mm (55.7 in) 2001–02 Viggen Convertible: 1,410 mm (55.5 in)

Second generation

Overview
Production	2002–2012 2013–2014
Assembly	Nyköping, Sweden (convertible 2012) (ANA) Trollhättan, Sweden (sedan 2002-2011 and 2013-2014, wagon 2005-2011 and convertible 2010-2011) Graz, Austria (Magna Steyr) (convertible 2003–2009)
Designer	Michael Mauer, Einar Hareide,Anders Gustafsson
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door convertible 4-door sedan 4-door station wagon
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive / all-wheel drive
Platform	GM Epsilon platform
Related	BAW C60 Fiat Croma Cadillac BLS Chevrolet Malibu Opel Signum Opel Vectra Saturn Aura
Powertrain
Engine	1.8 L Z18XE I4 (petrol) 1.9 L Z19DT I4 (turbocharged diesel) 1.9 L Z19DTH I4 (turbocharged diesel) 1.9 L Z19DTR I4 (twin-turbocharged diesel) 2.0 L B207E I4 (LP-turbocharged petrol) 2.0 L B207L I4 (MP-turbocharged petrol) 2.0 L B207R I4 (HP-turbocharged petrol) 2.2 L D223L I4 (turbocharged diesel) 2.8 L B284 V6 (turbocharged petrol)
Transmission	5-speed F35 manual 6-speed F40 manual 5-speed Aisin AF33 automatic 6-speed Aisin AF40-6 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,675 mm (105.3 in)
Length	2003-07 Sedan: 4,635 mm (182.5 in) 2008-2014 Sedan: 4,646 mm (182.9 in) 2003-07 Convertible: 4,633 mm (182.4 in) 2008–2009 Convertible: 182.9 in (4,646 mm) 2003-09 Turbo X & Wagon: 4,653 mm (183.2 in) 2010-2014 Wagon: 183.9 in (4,671 mm) & 184.6 in (4,689 mm)
Width	2010-2014: 70.9 in (1,801 mm) 2008-09 Sedan: 1,753 mm (69.0 in) 2010-2014 Convertible: 70.1 in (1,781 mm) 2008-09 Convertible: 1,760 mm (69.3 in) Turbo X & Wagon: 1,763 mm (69.4 in)
Height	2003-07 Sedan: 1,443 mm (56.8 in) 2008-2014 Sedan: 1,450 mm (57.1 in) 2003-07 Convertible: 1,433 mm (56.4 in) 2008-2014 Convertible: 56.6 in (1,438 mm) 2003-07 Wagon: 1,540 mm (60.6 in) 2008-2014 Turbo X & Wagon: 1,496 mm (58.9 in) 2010-2014 Wagon: 60.2 in (1,529 mm)
Curb weight	2008-2009: 1,410 to 1,690 kg (3,109 to 3,726 lb)

Saab 9-3 Aero MY14

Overview
Production	2013–2014
Assembly	Trollhättan, Sweden, Saabvägen 5 (NEVS)
Designer	Michael Mauer, Einar Hareide,Anders Gustafsson
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	GM Epsilon platform
Related	BAW C60 Fiat Croma Cadillac BLS Chevrolet Malibu Opel Signum Opel Vectra Saturn Aura
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L 220HP B207R I4 (HP-turbocharged petrol)
Transmission	6-speed F40 manual 6-speed Aisin AF40-6 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,675 mm (105.3 in)
Length	Sedan: 4,668 mm (183.8 in)
Width	Sedan: 80.25 in (2,038 mm)
Height	Sedan: 1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Curb weight	2008-2009: 1,410 to 1,690 kg (3,109 to 3,726 lb)

The Saab 9-3 was a compact executive car that was originally developed and manufactured by the Swedish automaker Saab.

The 9-3 was first based on the GM2900 platform and subsequently changed to the GM Epsilon platform. Other vehicles using this platform included the Opel Vectra and Cadillac BLS. Saab's last owners, National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) were assembling the 9-3 sedan (saloon) as Saab's only model, but the company declared bankruptcy after a few hundred cars.

The car was badged as 9³ starting in the 1998 model year, when Saab revised the naming strategy of their small car to match that of the larger 9⁵. The model was advertised as 9-3, pronounced as "nine three". The Saab 9-3 was launched in 1997 for the 1998 model year essentially as a rebadged 2nd Generation Saab 900 (1994–1997 model), and succeeded by a redesigned 9-3 for the 2003 model year. It is not to be confused with the Saab 93, pronounced "ninety three", which was a car produced by Saab from 1955 to 1960.

The first generation 9-3, an updated Saab 900 (NG) was launched in 1998 for the 1999 model year. It was known to enthusiasts as the OG 9-3 (old generation) and internally as body style 9400. It continued as a full line through the 2002 model year. (In 2003, Saab produced only the convertible model of this line - other models were replaced by the second generation 9-3). Saab claimed that 1,100 changes were made, including a revised suspension in an attempt to tighten up the handling characteristics of its predecessor, the Saab 900 (1994–1998 model). It featured revised styling with some models receiving a black rear spoiler and removed Saab's trademark centrally mounted "snow flap". It was available as a three or five-door hatchback, and as a two-door convertible. It was the last small Saab to use the company's H engine. Improvements over the Saab 900 (NG) also included better crash-worthiness with more extensive A-pillar reinforcements, stronger door frames, standard torso/head side-airbags and Saab Active Head Restraints . The 9-3 continued the Saab safety tradition of performing a moose test.

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