What is the accident rate for the Saab 9-3?

The Saab 9-3 has an accident rate of 28.9% based on 1,050 vehicles analyzed from 1999–2011. The salvage rate is 0.1% and the total loss rate is 0.5%.

Is the Saab 9-3 reliable?

The Saab 9-3 has an odometer issue rate of 1.2%, a frame damage rate of 11.1%, and an average of 2.7 owners. The theft rate is 0.0%.

Saab 9-3 Statistics

1,050 vehicles analyzed (1999–2011)

Last updated: May 2026

The Saab 9-3 has an accident rate of 28.9% based on 1,050 vehicles analyzed from 1999 to 2011. The salvage title rate is 0.1% and the total loss rate is 0.5%. Average mileage is 104,156 miles with 2.7 owners on average.

Safety & Risk Profile

28.9%

Accident Rate

0.5%

Total Loss Rate

11.1%

Frame Damage

0.1%

Salvage Title

1.2%

Odometer Issues

Ownership Data

Avg Owners2.7

Avg Mileage104,156 mi

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Accident Rate Over Time

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Year	Vehicles	Accident Rate
1999 Saab 9-3	20	5.0%
2000 Saab 9-3	18	22.2%
2001 Saab 9-3	37	16.2%
2002 Saab 9-3	43	16.3%
2003 Saab 9-3	48	8.3%
2004 Saab 9-3	72	29.2%
2005 Saab 9-3	73	23.3%
2006 Saab 9-3	115	28.7%
2007 Saab 9-3	151	29.8%
2008 Saab 9-3	206	36.9%
2009 Saab 9-3	61	37.7%
2010 Saab 9-3	127	33.9%
2011 Saab 9-3	79	29.1%

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