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Saab 9-3 Saloon boot space, practicality and safety

2002 - 2011 (change model)
Practicality rating: 3 out of 53.0

Written by Richard Kilpatrick Published: 11 February 2021

Saab 9-3

Saab 9-3 saloon practicality is adequate. Like the Volkswagen Passat, the Saab 9-3 is available as a saloon or estate – but there’s no hatchback. Despite that there is a decent amount of luggage space with 425-litres of space which although less than the Volkswagen, is more than the Volvo S60 and Alfa Romeo 159. The rear seats also have a 60/40 split for added practicality.

One annoying feature is the odd handbrake, the button of which can catch your thumb if you’re not used to it.

Saab 9-3 saloon safety is fairly good. The 9-3 gained a maximum five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating and was one of the first cars to do so. The body structure is tough and all models come with driver, passenger and side airbags, ABS and EBD, strong deadlocks, unique-fit stereo and an advanced alarm/immobiliser.

Saab 9-3

Euro NCAP rating

Ratings for this model not available

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (18)
  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Alarm
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Heated mirrors
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Side airbags
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Standard Trim Standard Equipment (8)
  • Air conditioning
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Steel wheels
Standard Trim Optional Equipment
  • n/a
Aero Standard Equipment (9)
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlight washers
  • Leather seat trim
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
Aero Optional Equipment (8)
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD Multichanger
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Sports seats
Aero Anniversary Standard Equipment (12)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlight washers
  • Leather seat trim
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
Aero Anniversary Optional Equipment (6)
  • CD Multichanger
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Partial leather seat trim
Aero Carlsson Standard Equipment (16)
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated seats
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
Aero Carlsson Optional Equipment
  • n/a
Airflow Standard Equipment (7)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
Airflow Optional Equipment (6)
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Sat Nav
Arc Standard Equipment (7)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlight washers
  • Leather seat trim
Arc Optional Equipment (1)
  • Climate control
Linear Standard Equipment (4)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
Linear Optional Equipment (6)
  • Air conditioning
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Headlight washers
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
Linear SE Standard Equipment (11)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
Linear SE Optional Equipment (1)
  • Front fog lights
Linear Sport Standard Equipment (10)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Parking sensors
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
Linear Sport Optional Equipment
  • n/a
Linear Sport Airflow Standard Equipment (10)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Parking sensors
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
Linear Sport Airflow Optional Equipment
  • n/a
Linear Sport Anniversary Standard Equipment (11)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Parking sensors
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
Linear Sport Anniversary Optional Equipment (6)
  • CD Multichanger
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Lumbar support
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Sports seats
SE Standard Equipment (13)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
SE Optional Equipment
  • n/a
Turbo Edition Standard Equipment (13)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Parking sensors
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
Turbo Edition Optional Equipment (5)
  • CD Multichanger
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Sat Nav
  • Sports seats
Turbo X Standard Equipment (16)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Leather seat trim
  • Lumbar support
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
Turbo X Optional Equipment (2)
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Sports seats
Vector Standard Equipment (7)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Sports seats
Vector Optional Equipment (5)
  • Climate control
  • Headlight washers
  • Leather seat trim
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
Vector Airflow Standard Equipment (10)
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
Vector Airflow Optional Equipment
  • n/a
Vector Sport Standard Equipment (9)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Parking sensors
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
Vector Sport Optional Equipment (6)
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Lumbar support
  • Sports seats
Vector Sport Airflow Standard Equipment (11)
  • Alloy wheels
  • CD
  • CD Multichanger
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Parking sensors
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
Vector Sport Airflow Optional Equipment
  • n/a
Vector Sport Anniversary Standard Equipment (12)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • CD
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Leather seat trim
  • Parking sensors
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Space saver spare wheel
  • Sports seats
Vector Sport Anniversary Optional Equipment (6)
  • CD Multichanger
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Heated seats
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Lumbar support
  • Partial leather seat trim

Dimensions

Length 4635mm - 4668mm
Width 2038mm
Height 1459mm - 1488mm
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