YouTuber WatchJRGo shocked his audience by trading a fixed Audi A4 for a broken 2006 Saab 9-3 Aero V6 manual. Despite coolant leaks, electrical gremlins, and a dead battery, the Aero’s turbocharged 2.8-liter V6 and six-speed manual reveal why this flawed Swedish sedan still captivates enthusiasts.
KM-Tronics and Mark V. Kampen are rewriting Saab’s future with projects that blend OEM heritage and modern engineering. From the upcoming LED bar for the 9-3 SportCombi to replica Hirsch springs, heavy-duty DICs, and even Saab’s never-built twin-turbo V6, their work proves that Saab innovation never stopped.
The Saab 9-3 may no longer be in production, but it is far from a parts orphan. Built on GM’s Epsilon platform and sharing components with Opel and Fiat, the model benefits from a wide network of OEM suppliers and aftermarket manufacturers. From suspension arms and sensors to exhaust systems and electronics, owners can still source the right parts with confidence. This guide highlights the original suppliers Saab relied on and today’s high-quality replacement options—helping drivers choose between OEM reliability and cost-effective alternatives.
A garage-kept Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible from 2007, showing just 29,000 miles and still with its original owner, has surfaced on Hagerty Marketplace. Finished in Nocturne Blue and powered by Saab’s 2.8-liter turbocharged V6, this rare survivor offers a glimpse into the final years of Saab’s performance convertibles.
Premium XT-Series leather instrument panels for Saab 9-3 II, available for both pre-facelift (2003–2006) and facelift (2007+) models, combine OEM accuracy with modern durability.
In 2010, Saab introduced the 9‑3 SportCombi TriFuel—capable of running on gasoline, E85, and biogas. With up to 1,000 km range, it remains one of the brand’s most ambitious green innovations.
Protean Electric’s in-wheel motors, first tested on NEVS Saab 9-3 prototypes, now power Renault’s 540-hp 5 Turbo 3E, delivering sub-3.5-second sprints and a 167 mph top speed. This milestone bridges Saab’s EV experiments with Renault’s performance future, proving the commercial potential of the tech once honed on frozen Swedish test tracks.
On August 9, Nevs will host its final clearance in Trollhättan, offering everything from 9-3 parts to rare Saab prototype fabrics and memorabilia as the company closes its doors.
In a new deep-dive video, Oscar from Oscar’s Garage investigates the current fate of the 2002 Saab 9-3 Turbo Convertible featured on Wheeler Dealers in 2011. Despite corrosion, high mileage, and internet silence, the car just resurfaced with a fresh MOT in 2024—still running after 14 years in the shadows.
In 2001, Saab chassis engineer Ekkehard Schwartz didn’t write a brief to explain the new 9-3—he simply drew a sketch of a driver with a massive grin. That image became the soul of a global campaign, and today, it's a symbol of everything Saab drivers feel behind the wheel.
