Saab 9-3
| Saab 9-3 | |
|---|---|
2008–2009 Saab 9-3 sedan | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors (1998–2010) Spyker Cars (2011–2012) NEVS (2013–2014) |
| Production | 1998–2014 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact executive car (D) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive (1998–2014) Front-engine, four-wheel drive (2008–2014) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Saab 900 |
| Successor | NEVS 9-3EV (Saab Electric Version) |
The Saab 9-3 (pronounced nine-three) is a compact executive car initially developed and manufactured by the Swedish automaker Saab.
The first generation 9-3 (1998–2003) is based on the GM2900 platform, changing to the GM Epsilon platform with the introduction of the second-generation car (2003–2012). Other vehicles using this platform include the Opel Vectra, Chevrolet Malibu, and Cadillac BLS.
National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS), Saab's then parent company briefly assembled a few 9-3 sedans during 2013 and 2014.