This 2004 Saab 9-3 Arc convertible was originally sold by Charles River Saab of Watertown, Massachusetts and now shows just over 28k miles. The car is finished in metallic black over gray leather and powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four mated to a five-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes a power-operated black soft top, projector headlights, rear parking sensors, power-adjustable and heated front seats, automatic climate control, a CD changer, and more. This 9-3 Arc Convertible is offered by the selling dealer in New York with manufacturer’s literature, two keys, an accident-free Carfax report, and a clean Connecticut title.
The car is finished in Espresso Black Metallic (289) and features projector headlights with washers, fog lamps, and rear parking sensors. The matching power-operated soft top can be viewed both raised and lowered in the gallery below, and a walk-around video can be seen here.
Factory 16″ wheels are fitted with 215/55 Goodyear Assurance tires showing date codes from 2014 and 2015. The 9-3 featured four-wheel independent suspension with MacPherson struts and ventilated disc brakes up front as well as a multi-link setup out back.
The cabin is upholstered in gray leather with matching door panels and carpets, while the dash is trimmed in two-tone black and gray. Amenities include power-adjustable and heated seats, cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, OnStar, deployable rear roll hoops, and an in-dash six-disc CD changer.
Instrumentation framed by a wood-accented multi-function steering wheel consists of a 160-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for boost, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The digital odometer shows just over 28k miles. The selling dealer has provided an interior tour at idle.
The turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four was factory-rated at 210 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque when new. An inspection and oil change were completed by the selling dealer in preparation for the sale.
Power is sent to the front wheels through a five-speed manual transaxle. Additional photos of the underside can be viewed in the gallery below.
The February 2020 Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists emissions testing, registration, and service history in Massachusetts, Illinois, Tennessee, California, Texas, Maine, and Connecticut. An open recall from 2014 to replace the driver’s seat belt is also noted. A driving video can be viewed below.