The Saab 9-3 (3 generations, 1999–2026) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 2.8L, 6-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 24 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Saab 9-3 VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Saab 9-3 window sticker — build, options & years
The Saab 9-3 ran from 1999–2026 across 3 generations (1999, 2002, 2005–2011). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 2.8L, 6-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Saab 9-3 VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 2001, 2003, 2005; the most-complained-about are 2004, 2008, 2006. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Saab 9-3 VIN decoder.
What the Saab 9-3 sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the 9-3, latest tested year 2012:
The label also prints an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 425 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the 9-3 under Subcompact Cars, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the 9-3's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 1999 to 2012. Worth checking before you compare a 9-3 sticker from one year with another:
Over that span the combined figure rose by 3 mpg, so an early sticker and a recent one describe noticeably different cars. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
What a used 9-3 sells for now
The label froze the 9-3 price on the day it left the factory; the market has moved since, and this is where it landed: median asking price of the 9-3 by model year, from 56 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 10 listings | |
| 2009 | 8 listings | |
| 2008 | 11 listings | |
| 2007 | 9 listings | |
| 2006 | 8 listings | |
| 2005 | 10 listings |
A 2010 9-3 asks a median $8,913 today, a 2005 about $3,500. Full breakdown on the Saab 9-3 value page.
What's on the Saab 9-3 sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 24 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every 9-3 VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Saab 9-3 VIN decoder.
9-3 window sticker — every model year
This covers the Saab 9-3 for 1999–2026. Enter any 9-3 VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Saab model.
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Other Saab window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saab 900 | Compact Cars | 22 mpg | |
| Saab 9-5 | Midsize Cars | 24 mpg | |
| Saab 9-7X | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 16 mpg | |
| Saab 9-2X | Small Station Wagons | 23 mpg | |
| Saab 9000 | Large Cars | 22 mpg | |
| Saab 9-4x | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD | 20 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Saab 9-3
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every 9-3, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Saab 9-3 all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Saab 9-3 whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Saab 9-3 window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 24 mpg combined (20 city / 32 highway), from its 2012 rating, with an estimated $2,600 a year in fuel printed alongside.
What is a Saab 9-3 worth now versus its sticker price?
The label freezes the factory price; today a 2010 asks a median $8,913 and a 2005 about $3,500 across 56 live listings. See the Saab 9-3 value page.
Is the recreated Saab 9-3 sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Saab 9-3 may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Saab 9-3?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.