1999 Saab 9-3
US · Subcompact Cars
The 1999 Saab 9-3 is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.
- Engine
- Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B204L3), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B2O4L3), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B2O4R3), 2.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B235E5 FFS,TURBO)
- Transmission
- Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Economy
- 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) combined
Key Figures
Engine
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B204L3), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B2O4L3), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B2O4R3), 2.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B235E5 FFS,TURBO) | |
| Displacement | 2.0 L to 2.3 L | |
| Cylinders | 4 | |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Fuel type | Gasoline | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Varies by configuration: Automatic, Manual | |
| Gears | 4 to 5 | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
Fuel economy and range
| Specification | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Combined | 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) | EPA fueleconomy.gov |
| City | 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) | |
| Highway | 23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 25 mpg (9.4 L/100 km) |
Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.
Trims and configurations
7 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 5, 2026.
99V362000: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE RESERVOIR LABEL WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE MAILED LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Reported December 29, 1999. View on NHTSA
99V246000: SEATS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSSENGER VEHICLES. FAILURES OF THE "EASY ENTRY" CABLE IN THE FRONT DRIVER OR PASSENGER MANUAL SEATS CAN CAUSE THE SEAT FORE/AFT ADJUSTABLE MECHANISM TO BE UNLOCKED.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CABLE AND SPRING ASSEMBLY.
Reported September 13, 1999. View on NHTSA
98V139000: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ALERT LABEL TO BE INSTALLED ON THE VISIBLE SIDE OF THE DRIVER'S SUN VISOR. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.
Reported June 23, 1998. View on NHTSA
Data sources
- EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 9, 2026 · US Government public data
- NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 19, 2026 · US Government public data
Source checked: November 9, 2026
Data verified: November 9, 2026
Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.
Related vehicles
- 2000 Saab 9-3
Gasoline
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B205R), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B205L), 2.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B235R) · FWD
22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)
Frequently asked questions
What engine does the 1999 Saab 9-3 have?
Varies by configuration: 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B204L3), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B2O4L3), 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B2O4R3), 2.3L 4-cylinder turbocharged (B235E5 FFS,TURBO). Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.
What is the fuel economy of the 1999 Saab 9-3?
Combined fuel economy is 19 mpg (12.4 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.
Is the 1999 Saab 9-3 front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?
Drivetrain: FWD.
Are there recalls for the 1999 Saab 9-3?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 5, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.