2008 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
5
complaints reporting a crash
1
complaints reporting fire
2
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 3 report injuries (6 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2008 Saab 9-3 vehicles were involved in 5 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
- Crash riskUpon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure… · Feb 3, 2016
- Crash riskIn the affected vehicles, the driver's side front seat belt retractor may… · Jun 12, 2014