Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan: MPG and fuel economy by year
The EPA has rated the Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan across 10 model years, from the 2003 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan through the 2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan. The most recent 2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan returns 24 combined MPG.
Pick a year below to open the full Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan page for that model year. Each year page covers combined, city, and highway MPG, the trim variants the EPA rates separately, the annual fuel cost across three driving patterns, and a year-over-year comparison so you can see whether the car has improved.
Fuel economy by model year
Combined MPG, city MPG, highway MPG, and the EPA's estimated annual fuel cost for every model year of the Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan. Click any year to see the full breakdown for that model year, including trim variants, the drivetrain, and a comparison against other vehicles in its segment.
| Year | Model | Combined MPG | City | Highway | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | 32 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2011 | 2011 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2010 | 2010 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan | 24 MPG | 21 MPG | 31 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2009 | 2009 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | 29 MPG | $2,600 |
| 2008 | 2008 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | 29 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2007 | 2007 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan | 22 MPG | 19 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,150 |
| 2006 | 2006 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan | 23 MPG | 20 MPG | 28 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2005 | 2005 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | 29 MPG | $3,000 |
| 2004 | 2004 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan | 24 MPG | 20 MPG | 30 MPG | $2,500 |
| 2003 | 2003 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan | 23 MPG | 19 MPG | 28 MPG | $2,600 |
How the Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan compares against the Compact Cars class
Buyers usually compare the Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan against other cars in the same EPA class. The list below shows the most efficient cars in the Compact Cars class for the 2012 model year, the latest year on this page. Each link opens the full page for that car.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split.