2003 Saab 9-3 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
12
complaints reporting a crash
6
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 13 report injuries (17 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2003 Saab 9-3 vehicles were involved in 4 fatal crashes with 3 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL… · Mar 7, 2007
- Crash riskCERTAIN SPORT SEDAN AND CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A… · May 19, 2005
- Crash riskSOME SPORT SEDANS WERE BUILT WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT WERE DAMAGED DURING… · May 11, 2004