The Saab 9-3 is an entry-level luxury car / compact executive car produced by the Swedish automaker Saab. It shares platforms with the Opel Vectra and is badged as a 93. It is pronounced "nine three" and should not be confused with the Saab 93.
1999-2003
The original 9-3 was a rebadged Saab 900 with improved styling including a black rear spoiler and no more "snow flap". It was available as a three or five-door hatchback and two-door convertible. It was the last small Saab to have the company's H engine. Another Saab innovation was the 'Night Panel', which allowed the instrument panel lighting to be doused for less distraction at night. A total of 326,370 first generation 9-3s were built.
Viggen
The Viggen is a high-powered, out-of-production version of the 9-3. Its turbocharged 2.3 L engine delivers a horsepower of 230 ECE (169 kW). It can go from 0-100 km/h in 6.4 seconds with a top speed of 249 km/h.
Engines
2.0 L B204 I4, 138 hp ECE (1998-1999)
2.0 L B204 I4, turbo, 185 hp ECE (136 kW) (1998-1999)
2.0 L B205 I4, turbo, 185 hp ECE (136 kW) (2000-2002)
2.0 L B205E (non-US) I4, LPT (light pressure turbo), 150 hp ECE (110 kW) (2000-2002)
2.0 L B205R I4, turbo, 205 hp ECE (151 kW) (1999-2003)
2.3 L B235R I4, turbo, 230 hp ECE (169 kW) (1999-2002)
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