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Saab 9-3 MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
13 model years · 2000–2012
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Saab 9-3 fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Saab 9-3 for 13 model years, 2000 to 2012. Across those years its combined rating runs 18–24 MPG. The latest model year, 2012, has 10 configurations rated 21–24 MPG combined and costing $2,680–$3,050 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2000 is the 2012 Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD, at 24 MPG. EPA ratings go back to 1984: the earliest rating on this page is 21 MPG in 1999.
Saab 9-3 MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-2012 Generation page | ||
| 2012 | 21–24 | $2,680–$3,050 |
| 2011 | 20–24 | $2,700–$3,200 |
| 2010 | 21–24 | $2,720–$3,650 |
| 2009 Generation page | ||
| 2009 | 18–23 | $2,840–$3,630 |
| 2008 Generation page | ||
| 2008 | 18–23 | $3,490–$4,460 |
| 2007 Generation page | ||
| 2007 | 18–22 | $3,440–$3,830 |
| 2006 Generation page | ||
| 2006 | 19–23 | $3,490–$4,230 |
| 2004-2005 Generation page | ||
| 2005 | 19–23 | $2,970–$4,230 |
| 2004 | 20–24 | $2,720–$4,020 |
| 2003 Generation page | ||
| 2003 | 21–23 | $2,840–$3,830 |
| 2000-2002 Generation page | ||
| 2002 | 20–24 | $3,350–$4,020 |
| 2001 | 21–22 | $2,970–$3,830 |
| 2000 | 20–22 | $2,970–$4,020 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Saab 9-3 generations
8 generations between 2000 and 2012. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2010-2012 Saab 9-3
20–24 MPG · $2,680–$3,650/yr
2009 Saab 9-3
18–23 MPG · $2,840–$3,630/yr
2008 Saab 9-3
18–23 MPG · $3,490–$4,460/yr
2007 Saab 9-3
18–22 MPG · $3,440–$3,830/yr
2006 Saab 9-3
19–23 MPG · $3,490–$4,230/yr
2004-2005 Saab 9-3
19–24 MPG · $2,720–$4,230/yr
2003 Saab 9-3
21–23 MPG · $2,840–$3,830/yr
2000-2002 Saab 9-3
20–24 MPG · $2,970–$4,020/yr
2012 powertrain options
Saab 9-3 MPG history, 1999–1999
| Year | Gas (MPG) |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 19–21 |
EPA re-estimated the ratings of pre-2008 vehicles under its 2008 method; these are the re-estimated values.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Saab 9-3's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Saab 9-3 run 18–24 MPG across model years 2000 to 2012. The latest year, 2012, is rated 21–24 MPG.
Which Saab 9-3 model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan 2.0L 4-cyl turbo FWD has the highest combined rating since 2000, at 24 MPG.
How much does a Saab 9-3 cost to fuel per year?
For MY2012, EPA-rated configurations cost $2,680–$3,050 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $2,680.
Has the Saab 9-3's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 22 MPG in 2000 to 24 MPG in 2012, 2 MPG more. Going back further, the best rating in 1984 was 21 MPG.