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= Introduction =
The second-generation SAAB 9-3 was launched in January 2002, at the North American International Auto Show for MY2003. The second generation 9-3 was based upon the GM Epsilon platform which it shared with both the Cadillac BLS and Opel Vectra.
The 9-3 was available in SportSedan, Convertible and SportCombi (Wagon) and was produced from 2003 through to 2014.
== Changes & Revisions ==
[http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=472906 Saab Central Forum - 9-3 Model Year-to-Year Differences (2003 ->)]
=== MY2004 ===
[[File:Saab 9-3 2.0T Aero 2004 (14301722386).jpg|thumb|right|Saab 9-3 Aero MY2004]]
* Tie-downs for net in trunk '''gone'''.
* Passenger floor mat holders '''gone'''.
* Headlamp washers...pop-up style '''replaced''' by permanently raised washers.
* Locking mechanism for gas cap '''gone'''.
* Dead pedal in carpet '''gone''' (only a limited run at very beginning of 03).
* Different GM-designed gas tank (rumour)
* Aero now comes in the full palette of colors (instead of just Black, Red, White, Steel Grey & Graphite Green)
* Carpet '''changed''' from a berber-type.
* Ignition switch light '''gone'''.
* Wood trim in Arc is '''different'''
* Upshift light for manual trannies '''gone'''.
* Some unspecified change that resulted in becoming the first car ever to be called the IIHS "Double Best Pick".
* Colors Midnight Blue, Dolphin Grey, Cosmic Blue '''gone'''.
* Colors Nocturne Blue, Espresso Black, Glacier Blue, Hazelnut , and Lime Yellow (convertable only) '''added'''.
=== MY2005 ===
* Linear with 175 HP engine '''added''' to convertible lineup for North America
* Rear Passenger vents in Linear centre console '''gone'''.
* Interior Motion Detection '''gone''', removed halfway through MY2004.
* Sunroof button '''different'''.
* CRAS indicators go from sewn in to heat-staked.
* Dash indicator lights '''different''' & move around for 2005.
* Speed dependant Volume (SDV) actually works.
* Aux-in standard on all models except Linears.
* No Manual 6-speed, only 5 speed (USA only).
* Tire Pressure Monitors-'''gone''',
* Passenger side lumbar support-'''gone'''.
* Navigation '''added''' for the US market.
* OnStar gone.
* Driver's side door trunk release...no longer illuminated.
* Storage console in rear centre armrest gone.
* Moonroof has plastic trim around it instead of black flocking.
* 'SAAB' embroidered logo on front floor mats '''gone'''.
* Passenger floor mat holders '''returned'''.
* Parchment floor carpet '''changed''' so all models have Grey carpet.
* Colors Espresso Black, Graphite Green, Merlot Red, Hazelnut, Glacier Blue '''gone'''.
* Colors Chili Red, Parchment Silver & Smoke Beige '''added'''.
=== MY2006 ===
* Sportcombi Added! (Never available in any shade of white however.)
* Body coloured door handles.
* 250bhp 2.8T engine with dual round tailpipes for Aero model
* Bosch engine management for 2.8T.
* Stitching on leather shift knob is '''different'''.
* Phone button is now spelled out PHONE '''instead''' of the handset picture.
* Plastic moulding around sunroof is different.
* Floor mats are '''different'''.
* Aero steering wheel has silver thumb inserts.
* There is a airbag off indicator on the right side of the instrument panel.
* 20th Anniversary Edition for Convertible with:
Electric Blue Metallic paint,
Electric Blue tonneau cover,
Electric Blue interior door trims.
* Parchment coloured leather sports interior with matching Electric Blue trim lines in the centre.
* 2.8L V6 and in Aero trim (NA only, ROW had all engine/trim choices)
* Touring Package (NA only, ROW have as option)
* Rear spoiler (NA only, ROW have as option)
* Unique double five-spoke 17" aluminium wheels (optional 18" 10 spoke aluminium wheel in ROW)
* 13 speaker audio changed to 10 speaker audio.
* Aero automatic transmission now 6-speed instead of 5-speed.
* 6 speed manual '''returns''', but only with Aero 2.8T
* Linear model and 2.0t (175 HP) engine '''no longer available''' in North America.
* Arc model name dropped in North America. Now referred to as 2.0T
* Garrett turbo previously used in 1.8t and 2.0t from 2003-2005 is no longer used for these engines. All turbos for 4 cylinder engines now sourced from Mitsubishi.
* Colors Jet Black, Fusion Blue, Arbor Green & Electric Blue (20th anniversary convertible only) '''added'''.
=== MY2007 ===
* A new dash!
* Premium audio is no longer 10 speaker 300W Clarion/Pioneer, but Bose system with 260W and 9 speakers
* Felt '''added''' to door seals, replacing rubber
* Additional sound damping materials '''added'''
* 60th Anniversary Edition available.
* Colors Arbor Green & Sapphire Blue gone.
* Colors Titan Gray (sedan and combo only), Ice Blue (60th only), & Silver Added
=== MY2008 ===
[[File:2008_Saab_9-3.jpeg|thumb|right|Saab 9-3 Aero]]
* Exterior refresh!
* Xenon cornering headlamps
* Two types of leather now available: leather appointed and natural leather
* Black leather now optional on all models.
* 5-speed manual dropped on 2.0T, 6-speed manual and 5-speed automatic only for 2.0T. Aero transmission choices identical to 2006/2007.
* Electronic Brake-force Distribution standard.
* Late model year introduction of Turbo X with:
2.8T engine producing 280 HP and 295 lb/ft TQ,
XWD,
eLSD,
18" wheels,
Jet Black only,
* Colors Chili Red, Lime Yellow, & Silver...gone
* Colors Snow Silver, Pepper Green, Steel Grey (not available in North America, vert only), Lynx Yellow (vert only), & Arctic White (vert only) Added
=== MY2009 ===
* XWD now available on 2.0T. Now standard with Aero trim package. Not available on convertible.
* Colors Carbon Gray & Glass Gray added.
* '''Introduction''' of 9-3X.
=== MY2010 ===
* 2.8T V6 dropped
=== MY2012 (Griffin) ===
[[File:Saab 9-3 Griffin TTID 119gr (103).jpg|thumb|right| Saab 9-3 Griffin MY2012]]
* '''Revised''' front bumper with new fog lights.
* Headlights are now blue tinted.
* 'SAAB' used '''in place''' of griffin badge on boot/tailgate handle.
* '''New''' interior trims with bamboo textured leather
* '''New''' dashboard trim with the option of Titan Silver or Cubic.
* '''New''' alloys, ALU 88 and ALU 90.
=== MY2014 (NEVS) ===
* All badges replaced with new style "SAAB" badges.
* New seats with one pice anti-whiplash head restraint.
* Only available in Aero trim level.
* Only avaliable in silver or black.
* Only available as SportSedan
== Engines ==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:91%;"
|-
! Model
! Years
! colspan="2" |Engine and type
! Displ.
! Power
! Torque
! Turbocharger
|-
! 1.8i
| 2004–2009 || I4 16V || Ecotec || 1796 cc || 90kW @ 5800 rpm || 167Nm @ 3800 rpm || None
|-
! 1.8t
| 2002–2014 || I4 16V || Ecotec LK9 || 1998 cc || 110kW @ 5500 rpm || 240Nm @ 2000–3500 rpm || Low-pressure
|-
! 2.0t
| 2002–2014 || I4 16V || Ecotec LK9 || 1998 cc || 129kW @ 5500 rpm || 265Nm @ 2500–4000 rpm || Mid-pressure
|-
! 2.0T
| 2002–2014 || I4 16V || Ecotec LK9 || 1998 cc || 154kW @ 5300 rpm || 300Nm @ 2500–4000 rpm || High-pressure
|-
! 2.8T V6
| 2005–2007 || V6 24V || LP9 || 2792 cc || 185kW @ 5500 rpm || 350Nm @ 1800–4500 rpm || High-pressure
|-
! 2.8T V6
| 2007–2008 || V6 24V || LP9 || 2792 cc || 188kW @ 5500 rpm || 355Nm @ 1800–4500 rpm || High-pressure
|-
! 2.8T V6
| 2008–2010 || V6 24V || LP9 || 2792 cc || 206kW @ 5500 rpm || 400Nm @ 2150 rpm || High-pressure
|-
! 1.8t BioPower
| 2007–2014 || I4 16V || Ecotec LK9 || 1998 cc || 129kW @ 5500 rpm || 265Nm @ 2500–4000 rpm || Mid-pressure
|-
! 2.0t BioPower
| 2007–2014 || I4 16V || Ecotec LK9|| 1998 cc || 147kW @ 5500 rpm || 300Nm @ 2500–4000 rpm || High-pressure
|-
! 1.9 TiD
| 2004–2014 || I4 8V || Z19DT || 1910 cc || 88kW @ 4000 rpm || 280Nm @ 2000–2750 rpm || High-pressure
|-
! 1.9 TiDS
| 2004–2014 || I4 16V || Z19DTH || 1910 cc || 110kW @ 4000 rpm || 320Nm @ 2000–2750 rpm || High-pressure
|-
! 1.9 TTiD
| 2007–2014 || I4 16V || Z19DTR || 1910 cc || 132kW @ 4000 rpm || 400Nm @ 2000–2500 rpm<sup>*1</sup><br />370Nm @ 2000–2500 rpm<sup>*2</sup> || High-pressure twin turbo
|-
! 2.2 TiD
| 2002–2004 || I4 16V || D223L || 2171 cc || 92kW @ 4000 rpm || 280Nm @ 1500 rpm || High-pressure
|-
| colspan="8" | <sup>*1</sup> For vehicles with manual transmission<br /><sup>*2</sup> For vehicles with automatic transmission<br>
|}
The second-generation SAAB 9-3 was launched in January 2002, at the North American International Auto Show for MY2003. The second generation 9-3 was based upon the GM Epsilon platform which it shared with both the Cadillac BLS and Opel Vectra.
The 9-3 was available in SportSedan, Convertible and SportCombi (Wagon) and was produced from 2003 through to 2014.
== Changes & Revisions ==
[http://www.saabcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=472906 Saab Central Forum - 9-3 Model Year-to-Year Differences (2003 ->)]
=== MY2004 ===
[[File:Saab 9-3 2.0T Aero 2004 (14301722386).jpg|thumb|right|Saab 9-3 Aero MY2004]]
* Tie-downs for net in trunk '''gone'''.
* Passenger floor mat holders '''gone'''.
* Headlamp washers...pop-up style '''replaced''' by permanently raised washers.
* Locking mechanism for gas cap '''gone'''.
* Dead pedal in carpet '''gone''' (only a limited run at very beginning of 03).
* Different GM-designed gas tank (rumour)
* Aero now comes in the full palette of colors (instead of just Black, Red, White, Steel Grey & Graphite Green)
* Carpet '''changed''' from a berber-type.
* Ignition switch light '''gone'''.
* Wood trim in Arc is '''different'''
* Upshift light for manual trannies '''gone'''.
* Some unspecified change that resulted in becoming the first car ever to be called the IIHS "Double Best Pick".
* Colors Midnight Blue, Dolphin Grey, Cosmic Blue '''gone'''.
* Colors Nocturne Blue, Espresso Black, Glacier Blue, Hazelnut , and Lime Yellow (convertable only) '''added'''.
=== MY2005 ===
* Linear with 175 HP engine '''added''' to convertible lineup for North America
* Rear Passenger vents in Linear centre console '''gone'''.
* Interior Motion Detection '''gone''', removed halfway through MY2004.
* Sunroof button '''different'''.
* CRAS indicators go from sewn in to heat-staked.
* Dash indicator lights '''different''' & move around for 2005.
* Speed dependant Volume (SDV) actually works.
* Aux-in standard on all models except Linears.
* No Manual 6-speed, only 5 speed (USA only).
* Tire Pressure Monitors-'''gone''',
* Passenger side lumbar support-'''gone'''.
* Navigation '''added''' for the US market.
* OnStar gone.
* Driver's side door trunk release...no longer illuminated.
* Storage console in rear centre armrest gone.
* Moonroof has plastic trim around it instead of black flocking.
* 'SAAB' embroidered logo on front floor mats '''gone'''.
* Passenger floor mat holders '''returned'''.
* Parchment floor carpet '''changed''' so all models have Grey carpet.
* Colors Espresso Black, Graphite Green, Merlot Red, Hazelnut, Glacier Blue '''gone'''.
* Colors Chili Red, Parchment Silver & Smoke Beige '''added'''.
=== MY2006 ===
* Sportcombi Added! (Never available in any shade of white however.)
* Body coloured door handles.
* 250bhp 2.8T engine with dual round tailpipes for Aero model
* Bosch engine management for 2.8T.
* Stitching on leather shift knob is '''different'''.
* Phone button is now spelled out PHONE '''instead''' of the handset picture.
* Plastic moulding around sunroof is different.
* Floor mats are '''different'''.
* Aero steering wheel has silver thumb inserts.
* There is a airbag off indicator on the right side of the instrument panel.
* 20th Anniversary Edition for Convertible with:
Electric Blue Metallic paint,
Electric Blue tonneau cover,
Electric Blue interior door trims.
* Parchment coloured leather sports interior with matching Electric Blue trim lines in the centre.
* 2.8L V6 and in Aero trim (NA only, ROW had all engine/trim choices)
* Touring Package (NA only, ROW have as option)
* Rear spoiler (NA only, ROW have as option)
* Unique double five-spoke 17" aluminium wheels (optional 18" 10 spoke aluminium wheel in ROW)
* 13 speaker audio changed to 10 speaker audio.
* Aero automatic transmission now 6-speed instead of 5-speed.
* 6 speed manual '''returns''', but only with Aero 2.8T
* Linear model and 2.0t (175 HP) engine '''no longer available''' in North America.
* Arc model name dropped in North America. Now referred to as 2.0T
* Garrett turbo previously used in 1.8t and 2.0t from 2003-2005 is no longer used for these engines. All turbos for 4 cylinder engines now sourced from Mitsubishi.
* Colors Jet Black, Fusion Blue, Arbor Green & Electric Blue (20th anniversary convertible only) '''added'''.
=== MY2007 ===
* A new dash!
* Premium audio is no longer 10 speaker 300W Clarion/Pioneer, but Bose system with 260W and 9 speakers
* Felt '''added''' to door seals, replacing rubber
* Additional sound damping materials '''added'''
* 60th Anniversary Edition available.
* Colors Arbor Green & Sapphire Blue gone.
* Colors Titan Gray (sedan and combo only), Ice Blue (60th only), & Silver Added
=== MY2008 ===
[[File:2008_Saab_9-3.jpeg|thumb|right|Saab 9-3 Aero]]
* Exterior refresh!
* Xenon cornering headlamps
* Two types of leather now available: leather appointed and natural leather
* Black leather now optional on all models.
* 5-speed manual dropped on 2.0T, 6-speed manual and 5-speed automatic only for 2.0T. Aero transmission choices identical to 2006/2007.
* Electronic Brake-force Distribution standard.
* Late model year introduction of Turbo X with:
2.8T engine producing 280 HP and 295 lb/ft TQ,
XWD,
eLSD,
18" wheels,
Jet Black only,
* Colors Chili Red, Lime Yellow, & Silver...gone
* Colors Snow Silver, Pepper Green, Steel Grey (not available in North America, vert only), Lynx Yellow (vert only), & Arctic White (vert only) Added
=== MY2009 ===
* XWD now available on 2.0T. Now standard with Aero trim package. Not available on convertible.
* Colors Carbon Gray & Glass Gray added.
* '''Introduction''' of 9-3X.
=== MY2010 ===
* 2.8T V6 dropped
=== MY2012 (Griffin) ===
[[File:Saab 9-3 Griffin TTID 119gr (103).jpg|thumb|right| Saab 9-3 Griffin MY2012]]
* '''Revised''' front bumper with new fog lights.
* Headlights are now blue tinted.
* 'SAAB' used '''in place''' of griffin badge on boot/tailgate handle.
* '''New''' interior trims with bamboo textured leather
* '''New''' dashboard trim with the option of Titan Silver or Cubic.
* '''New''' alloys, ALU 88 and ALU 90.
=== MY2014 (NEVS) ===
* All badges replaced with new style "SAAB" badges.
* New seats with one pice anti-whiplash head restraint.
* Only available in Aero trim level.
* Only avaliable in silver or black.
* Only available as SportSedan
== Engines ==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:91%;"
|-
! Model
! Years
! colspan="2" |Engine and type
! Displ.
! Power
! Torque
! Turbocharger
|-
! 1.8i
| 2004–2009 || I4 16V || Ecotec || 1796 cc || 90kW @ 5800 rpm || 167Nm @ 3800 rpm || None
|-
! 1.8t
| 2002–2014 || I4 16V || Ecotec LK9 || 1998 cc || 110kW @ 5500 rpm || 240Nm @ 2000–3500 rpm || Low-pressure
|-
! 2.0t
| 2002–2014 || I4 16V || Ecotec LK9 || 1998 cc || 129kW @ 5500 rpm || 265Nm @ 2500–4000 rpm || Mid-pressure
|-
! 2.0T
| 2002–2014 || I4 16V || Ecotec LK9 || 1998 cc || 154kW @ 5300 rpm || 300Nm @ 2500–4000 rpm || High-pressure
|-
! 2.8T V6
| 2005–2007 || V6 24V || LP9 || 2792 cc || 185kW @ 5500 rpm || 350Nm @ 1800–4500 rpm || High-pressure
|-
! 2.8T V6
| 2007–2008 || V6 24V || LP9 || 2792 cc || 188kW @ 5500 rpm || 355Nm @ 1800–4500 rpm || High-pressure
|-
! 2.8T V6
| 2008–2010 || V6 24V || LP9 || 2792 cc || 206kW @ 5500 rpm || 400Nm @ 2150 rpm || High-pressure
|-
! 1.8t BioPower
| 2007–2014 || I4 16V || Ecotec LK9 || 1998 cc || 129kW @ 5500 rpm || 265Nm @ 2500–4000 rpm || Mid-pressure
|-
! 2.0t BioPower
| 2007–2014 || I4 16V || Ecotec LK9|| 1998 cc || 147kW @ 5500 rpm || 300Nm @ 2500–4000 rpm || High-pressure
|-
! 1.9 TiD
| 2004–2014 || I4 8V || Z19DT || 1910 cc || 88kW @ 4000 rpm || 280Nm @ 2000–2750 rpm || High-pressure
|-
! 1.9 TiDS
| 2004–2014 || I4 16V || Z19DTH || 1910 cc || 110kW @ 4000 rpm || 320Nm @ 2000–2750 rpm || High-pressure
|-
! 1.9 TTiD
| 2007–2014 || I4 16V || Z19DTR || 1910 cc || 132kW @ 4000 rpm || 400Nm @ 2000–2500 rpm<sup>*1</sup><br />370Nm @ 2000–2500 rpm<sup>*2</sup> || High-pressure twin turbo
|-
! 2.2 TiD
| 2002–2004 || I4 16V || D223L || 2171 cc || 92kW @ 4000 rpm || 280Nm @ 1500 rpm || High-pressure
|-
| colspan="8" | <sup>*1</sup> For vehicles with manual transmission<br /><sup>*2</sup> For vehicles with automatic transmission<br>
|}
