A simple and natural Scandinavian design. Pure, clean, austere and modern. Woven cloth upholstery harmonises with black flake decor trim. For the exterior design, you can give free rein to your individual tastes by choosing from a range of options.

Engines

1.8i 122hp M5 

  • Petrol engine: Four-cylinder in-line, Aluminium cylinder head, cast iron block. DOHC, 16-valve. Naturally-aspirated.
  • Ignition/Fuel injection: Siemens. Direct ignition Multi-point fuel injection.
  • Displacement (dm3): 1,796
  • Bore/Stroke (mm): 80.5 / 88.5
  • Compression ratio: 10.5:1
  • Max boost pressure (bar): N/A
  • Max. Power: 90 kW (122 hp) at 5800 r/min
  • Max. Torque: 167 Nm @ 3800 r/min
  • Recommended fuel (octane): 95 (min. 91)
  • Top speed (km/h): Manual 5-speed (M5) 200
  • 0-100 km/h: M5 11.5
  • 60-100 km/h fourth gear: M5 10.5
  • 80-120 km/h fifth gear: M5 15.5
  • Fuel consumption (l/100 km)*: M5 10.6/5.9/7.7
  • CO2 emissions (g/km): M5 252/143/183

    *City/highway/Combined driving cycle, according to the 1999/100 EC directive.

2.0LPT 150hp M5/A5 

  • Petrol engine: Four-cylinder in-line, Aluminium cylinder head and block. Turbocharger, intercooled. DOHC, 16-valve. Balancer shafts
  • Ignition/Fuel injection: Saab Trionic 8 engine management. Direct ignition. Multi-point fuel injection.
  • Displacement (dm3): 1,998
  • Bore/Stroke (mm): 86 / 86
  • Compression ratio: 9.5:1
  • Max boost pressure (bar): 0.5
  • Max. Power: 110 kW (150 hp) at 5500 r/min
  • Max. Torque: 240 Nm @ 2000 - 3500 r/min
  • Recommended fuel (octane): 95 (min. 91)
  • Top speed (km/h): Manual 5-speed (M5) 210; Automatic 5-speed (A5) 210
  • 0-100 km/h: M5 9.5; A5 10.7
  • 60-100 km/h fourth gear: M5 10.0
  • 80-120 km/h fifth gear: M5 15.0
  • Fuel consumption (l/100 km)*: M5 10.5/5.7/7.5; A5 11.9/6.5/8.5
  • CO2 emissions (g/km): M5 249/137/178; A5 285/157/205 

    *City/highway/Combined driving cycle, according to the 1999/100 EC directive.

1.9TiD 150hp M6/A6

  • Diesel engine: Four-cylinder in-line, Aluminium cylinder head, cast iron block. DOHC 16v . Common rail, direct and multiple injection. Turbocharged, VNT, intercooled. Dual-mass flywheel. Maintenance-free particulate filter.
  • Euro 4 Emissions (Jan 06) compliant
  • Ignition/Fuel injection: Bosch EDC 16. Ignition/ fuel-injection system.
  • Displacement (dm3): 1,910
  • Bore/Stroke (mm): 90.4 / 82
  • Compression ratio: 17.5:1
  • Max boost pressure (bar): 1.1
  • Max. Power: 110 KW (150 hp) @ 4,000 rpm
  • Max. Torque: 320 Nm @ 2000 - 2750 r/min
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Top speed (km/h): Manual 6-speed (M6) 210; Automatic 6-speed (A6) 210
  • 0-100 km/h: M6 9.5; A6 11.0
  • 60-100 km/h fourth gear: M6 7.6
  • 80-120 km/h fifth gear: M6 9.5
  • Fuel consumption (l/100 km)*: M6 7.7/4.7/5.8; A6 9.4/5.0/6.6
  • CO2 emissions (g/km): M6 208/127/156; A6 252/134/177

    *City/highway/Combined driving cycle, according to the 1999/100 EC directive

All Saab 9-3 SportSedans have the following Standard Features. Linear has the following key features:

Linear Features

  • Saab Active Head Restraint (SAHR2)
    Help to reduce the risk of serious neck injuries by up to 75%* in rear-end collisions. SAHR is fitted in both front seats.
    *Published in: The Journal of TRAUMA(r), Volume 51, No 5, November 2001.
  • Leather steering wheel
    Steering wheel with leather trim.
  • Electronic Stability Program (ESP®)
    ESP® system with smooth, progressive action. Helps reduce skidding on a slippery surface. Brakes one or more wheels and reduces the throttle opening, if necessary.
  • Automatic Climate Control (ACC)
    The dual-zone climate control allows the driver and passengers to choose different temperature levels.
  • Saab Infotainment - (Premium 70)
    Includes AM/FM stereo tuner with RDS, MP3-compatible CD player.
    The Premium 70 Sound System includes a 70 W amplifier and four loudspeakers.
    MP3/AUX connection – on the front panel of the information system. Allows you to plug your MP3 player or other portable equipment.
  • Body coloured bumper side skirts
  • Colour-matched door handles
  • Alloy wheels 10-spoke 16x6,5"