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MSRP
- 4dr Sport Sdn Linear $26,850
- 4dr Sport Sdn Arc $30,250
- 4dr Sport Sdn Aero $32,850
- 2dr Conv Linear $37,100
- 2dr Conv Arc $40,100
- 2dr Conv Aero $42,600
2005 Saab 9-3 Linear specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Medium Mocha
Pumice
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Compact |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 140 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 175 @ 5500 |
| Displacement | 2.0L/121 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 195 @ 2500 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 32 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 22 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Cruising Range - City | 360.80 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 524.80 mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.58 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.66 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.18 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.88 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.89 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.43 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.82 |
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 4-link |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.14 x -TBD- in |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.87 x -TBD- in |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 16.4 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 16 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.4 ft |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.97 |
| Spare Tire Size | N/A |
| Front Tire Size | 215/55HR16 |
| Rear Tire Size | 215/55HR16 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3175 lbs |
| Second Head Room | 37.0 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Length, Overall | 182.5 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 69.0 in |
| Trunk Volume | 15.0 ft³ |
| Second Leg Room | 35.1 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 59.3 in |
| Passenger Volume | 93.4 ft³ |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Height, Overall | 56.8 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 55.1 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Front Head Room | 38.9 in |
| Track Width, Front | 59.8 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.3 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes | Standard |
| Air conditioning w/cabin air filter | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission | Standard |
| Plush carpet floor mats | Standard |
| Electronic stability program (ESP) | Standard |
| Internal trunk release | Standard |
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| Variable intermittent wipers w/6-jet high pressure windshield washer system | Standard |
| Daytime running lamps | Standard |
| Auxiliary input jack in center console | Standard |
| Anti-theft alarm system w/engine immobilization | Standard |
| Illuminated trunk | Standard |
| 12-volt 60-amp/hr maintenance free battery | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player, 150-watt amplifier, (7) speakers | Standard |
| Front torso side airbags | Standard |
| Front side window demisters | Standard |
| Cargo anchorage loops | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Dry plate clutch | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Rear seat outboard child seat tether anchors | Standard |
| Tinted heat-absorbing windows | Standard |
| 2.0L (121) DOHC MFI turbocharged 16-valve 4-cyl gas engine | Standard |
| 215/55HR16 all-season tires | Standard |
| Undercoating/anti-corrosion treatment | Standard |
| Front seat Saab active head restraint system (SAHR) | Standard |
| Metallic-rimmed gauges | Standard |
| 16" 5-spoke twin alloy wheels | Standard |
| Integrated rear window antenna | Standard |
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| Front center console w/cup holder, smart slot storage system | Standard |
| Halo remote lighting function | Standard |
| Traction control system | Standard |
| Interior light w/delay off | Standard |
| Rear 60/40 split folding seat | Standard |
| 3-point shoulder belts at all seating positions | Standard |
| Lockable pass-through opening | Standard |
| Glove box w/illumination | Standard |
| Rear child safety locks | Standard |
| Digital trip odometer | Standard |
| (2) 12V oulets | Standard |
| Aerodynamic halogen headlamps w/delay "Follow-Me-Home" function | Standard |
| Independent 4-link rear sports tuned suspension-inc: toe-link, coil springs, gas shock absorbers, sub-frame, anti-roll bar | Standard |
| Protective body-side moldings | Standard |
| Rear seat center armrest w/dual cup holders | Standard |
| Cup holder in dashboard | Standard |
| Electronic brake distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Analog instrumentation-inc: speedometer, tachometer, boost gauge, fuel/temp gauges | Standard |
| Door storage compartments | Standard |
| Traction control system | Standard |
| Trionic w/direct ignition | Standard |
| Pendulum B-pillar side-impact structure | Standard |
| City 22/hwy 32 (2.0L turbo engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Electronic stability program (ESP) | Standard |
| Front suspension-inc: MacPherson struts, gas shock absorbers, hydroformed sub-frame, anti-roll bar | Standard |
| Adaptive driver/front passenger airbags | Standard |
| Rear fog lamp | Standard |
| Mechanical Brake Assist (MBA) | Standard |
| Grab handles at all outboard positions | Standard |
| Rear seatback load-shift protection | Standard |
| Saab information display-inc: clock, exterior temp, trip computer | Standard |
| City 21/hwy 28 (2.0L turbo engine/5-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio controls | Standard |
| 140-amp alternator | Standard |
| 16.4 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Electronic brake distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Seatback pockets | Standard |
| Front safety belt pre-tensioners/load limiters | Standard |
| Pwr heated mirrors w/integrated turn signals, wide split-angle passenger mirror | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/front express down | Standard |
| Front/rear side-curtain airbags | Standard |
| Remote central locking | Standard |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Leather appointed seats-inc: manually adjustable front seats, drivers height adjust, 4-position head restraints & provision for 5th | Standard |
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