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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2012 Saab 9-3.
Owner complaints
No owner complaints found for the 2012 Saab 9-3.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Saab 9-3.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Saab 9-3 4 DR FWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2012 Saab 9-3 4 DR AWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2012 Saab 9-3 SW FWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2012 Saab 9-3 SW AWD | – | – | – | 4★ |
| 2012 Saab 9-3 C FWD | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 Saab 9-3 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9-3 Convertible 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 9-3 Convertible 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 32 | 24 | $2,800 |
| 9-3 Sedan AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,050 |
| 9-3 Sedan AWD 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 30 | 23 | $2,900 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 19 | 29 | 22 | $3,050 |
| 9-3 Sport Sedan 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 32 | 24 | $2,800 |
| 9-3 SportCombi 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 28 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 9-3 SportCombi 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 32 | 24 | $2,800 |
| 9-3X SportCombi AWD 2.0 L Automatic (S6) | 18 | 28 | 22 | $3,050 |
| 9-3X SportCombi AWD 2.0 L Manual 6-spd | 20 | 30 | 23 | $2,900 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.