Model year
2012 Saab 9-3
NHTSA's recall, complaint, and investigation files do not have a make and model name matched to the 2012 Saab 9-3 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The files may list it under a different name. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 21–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800–$3,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 50 complaints
- 2001 59 complaints
- 2002 37 complaints
- 2003 212 complaints
- 2004 207 complaints
- 2005 95 complaints
- 2006 179 complaints
- 2007 155 complaints
- 2008 184 complaints
- 2009 43 complaints
- 2010 30 complaints
- 2011 30 complaints
- 2012 0 complaints
NHTSA's files do not have a make and model name matched to this EPA model year. Counts below are not filled in from a different vehicle. EPA figures for this name are still listed.
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2012. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.121 | — |
| 4 DR FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.121 | — |
| C FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| SW AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.121 | — |
| SW FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.121 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 Sedan AWD · 2L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 9-3 Sedan AWD · 2L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| 9-3X SportCombi AWD · 2L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 28 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 9-3X SportCombi AWD · 2L · Manual 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 30 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 29 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 20 | 32 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| 9-3 SportCombi · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 18 | 28 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| 9-3 SportCombi · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 20 | 32 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| 9-3 Convertible · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 18 | 28 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| 9-3 Convertible · 2L · Manual 6-spd · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 20 | 32 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2012 Saab 9-3 at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.