Saab 9-3 Saloon (2002 - 2011) boot space, practicality and safety

11 February 2021 by Richard Kilpatrick

Parkers overall rating: 3 out of 5 3.0

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.

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Basic equipment

The basic equipment list includes equipment that is standard across all versions of the Saab 9-3 Saloon (02-11).

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

Equipment by trim level

To view equipment options for a specific trim level, please select from the following list:

Equipment included on some trim levels
Air conditioning Alloy wheels Audio remote CD CD Multichanger Climate control Cloth seat trim Cruise control Electric driver`s seat Electric passenger`s seat Front fog lights Headlight washers Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Leather seat trim Lumbar support Metallic Paint Parking sensors Partial leather seat trim Sat Nav Service indicator Space saver spare wheel Sports seats Steel wheels

Equipment included on some trim levels

Air conditioning
Alloy wheels
Audio remote
CD
CD Multichanger
Climate control
Cloth seat trim
Cruise control
Electric driver`s seat
Electric passenger`s seat
Front fog lights
Headlight washers
Heated seats
Height adjustable drivers seat
Leather seat trim
Lumbar support
Metallic Paint
Parking sensors
Partial leather seat trim
Sat Nav
Service indicator
Space saver spare wheel
Sports seats
Steel wheels

Standard Trim standard equipment
Air conditioning Audio remote CD Climate control Cloth seat trim Service indicator Space saver spare wheel Steel wheels

Standard Trim optional equipment
None available

Aero standard equipment
Alloy wheels Audio remote CD Climate control Cruise control Front fog lights Headlight washers Leather seat trim Service indicator Space saver spare wheel Sports seats

Aero optional equipment
CD Multichanger Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Lumbar support Parking sensors Partial leather seat trim

Aero Anniversary standard equipment
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
CD Multichanger Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Lumbar support Parking sensors Partial leather seat trim

Aero Carlsson standard equipment
Alloy wheels 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 Sports seats

Aero Carlsson optional equipment
None available

Airflow standard equipment
Alloy wheels Audio remote CD Climate control Cloth seat trim Service indicator Space saver spare wheel

Airflow optional equipment
Cruise control Front fog lights Height adjustable drivers seat Lumbar support Parking sensors Sat Nav

Arc standard equipment
Alloy wheels Audio remote CD Cruise control Front fog lights Headlight washers Leather seat trim

Arc optional equipment
Climate control

Linear standard equipment
Alloy wheels Audio remote CD Cloth seat trim

Linear optional equipment
Air conditioning Climate control Cruise control Headlight washers Service indicator Space saver spare wheel

Linear SE standard equipment
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
Front fog lights

Linear Sport standard equipment
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
None available

Linear Sport Airflow standard equipment
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
None available

Linear Sport Anniversary standard equipment
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
CD Multichanger Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Lumbar support Partial leather seat trim Sports seats

SE standard equipment
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
None available

Turbo Edition standard equipment
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
CD Multichanger Cloth seat trim Partial leather seat trim Sat Nav Sports seats

Turbo X standard equipment
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 Sports seats

Turbo X optional equipment
Partial leather seat trim

Vector standard equipment
Alloy wheels Audio remote CD Cruise control Front fog lights Partial leather seat trim Sports seats

Vector optional equipment
Climate control Headlight washers Leather seat trim Service indicator Space saver spare wheel

Vector Airflow standard equipment
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
None available

Vector Sport standard equipment
Alloy wheels Audio remote Climate control Cruise control Front fog lights Parking sensors Partial leather seat trim Service indicator Space saver spare wheel Sports seats

Vector Sport optional equipment
CD CD Multichanger Heated seats Height adjustable drivers seat Lumbar support

Vector Sport Airflow standard equipment
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
None available

Vector Sport Anniversary standard equipment
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