Sell your 2010 Saab 9-3 for cash

The 2010 Saab 9-3 is a wagon that came with a 2.0L 4-cyl engine. At 16 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2010 Saab 9-3 at a glance

Body styleSubcompact Cars, Compact Cars, Small Station Wagons
Engines2.0L 4-cyl (turbocharged versions available)
TransmissionsManual 6-spd, Automatic (S5), Automatic (S6)
DriveFront-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
Fuel economy17–21 city / 27–31 highway / 21–24 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$2,800–$3,750 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂370–423 grams per mile
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)3,258 lb
Versions tested by EPA12 configurations: 9-3 Convertible, 9-3 Sedan AWD, 9-3 Sport Sedan, 9-3 SportCombi, 9-3X SportCombi AWD
Age16 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 16 years old, most of a 2010 9-3's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2010 9-3 weighed 3,258 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 9-3. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the air bags, typically around 52,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

How junk car offers are calculated

2010 Saab 9-3 recalls

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2010 Saab 9-3. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsFeb 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V063000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air…

Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Seat BeltsJun 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V318000

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible vehicles manufactured July 30, 2003, to February 15, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the driver's side front seat belt retractor may break, causing the seat belt webbing not to retract.

Risk: In the event of a crash, a seat belt that has not retracted may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

Fuel System, OtherJan 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V015000

Saab is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 passenger vehicles manufactured from june 2010 through december 2010. Certain fuel pumps installed as original equipment may have internal components with incorrect specifications.

Risk: The subject fuel pumps can seize causing the engine to stall which increases the risk of a crash.

Common 2010 9-3 problems

Owners have filed 30 complaints about the 2010 Saab 9-3 with NHTSA.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Air Bags22
  • Engine2
  • Seat Belts2
  • Electrical System1
  • Fuel System, Other1
  • Fuel System, Other1

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Air Bags52,000 mi
  • Engine12,000 mi
  • Seat Belts10,000 mi
  • Fuel System, Other104,000 mi
  • Fuel System, Other1,000 mi

2010 Saab 9-3 crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2010 Saab 9-3.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
4 Dr, FWD/AWDNot rated——★★★★☆12.1%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2010 Saab 9-3 service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 233 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2010 Saab 9-3. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Unknown or Other26
  • Engine and Engine Cooling24
  • Equipment21
  • Engine19
  • Equipment19
  • Electrical System18

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · PIP4902W

    This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2026 · PIT3271Q

    This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2026 · PIP4902V

    This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2026 · PIP6104

    This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2010 Saab 9-3.

Air BagsEA21002 · opened Sep 2021, open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to

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Selling a 2010 9-3: questions

How much is a 2010 Saab 9-3 worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2010 9-3 that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2010 9-3s that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2010 9-3 with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 Saab 9-3; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2010 9-3?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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