Service and repair manuals for 13 model years of the Saab 3-Sep, 1999 to 2011. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Saab published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Engines across the range: 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 2.3L I4 — 140 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged · 2.8L V6 — 170 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged.
01 / Model yearsChoose your 3-Sep year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Engines | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $29.99 | — | 2.0L I4 | Aero Convertible 2-Door · Turbo4 Sedan 4-Door · Turbo4 Wagon 4-Door · Turbo4 Convertible 2-Door +2 | select |
| 2010 | $29.99 | — | 2.0L I4 | Aero Convertible 2-Door · 2.0T Wagon 4-Door · 2.0T Sedan 4-Door · Aero Wagon 4-Door +2 | select |
| 2009 | $29.99 | — | 2.8L V6; 2.0L I4 | Aero Convertible 2-Door · Aero Sport Sedan 4-Door · 2.0T Wagon 4-Door · 2.0T Sedan 4-Door +4 | select |
| 2008 | $29.99 | — | 2.8L V6; 2.0L I4 | Turbo X Sedan 4-Door · Aero Convertible 2-Door · Aero Sport Sedan 4-Door · 2.0T Wagon 4-Door +10 | select |
| 2007 | $29.99 | — | 2.8L V6; 2.0L I4 | Aero Convertible 2-Door · Arc Sedan 4-Door · 2.0T Wagon 4-Door · 2.0T Sedan 4-Door +5 | select |
| 2006 | $29.99 | — | 2.8L V6; 2.0L I4 | Aero Convertible 2-Door · Arc Sedan 4-Door · 2.0T Wagon 4-Door · 2.0T Sedan 4-Door +4 | select |
| 2005 | $29.99 | — | 2.0L I4 | Aero Convertible 2-Door · Arc Sedan 4-Door · Arc Convertible 2-Door · Aero Sedan 4-Door +2 | select |
| 2004 | $29.99 | — | 2.0L I4 | Aero Convertible 2-Door · Arc Sedan 4-Door · Arc Convertible 2-Door · Aero Sedan 4-Door +2 | select |
| 2003 | $29.99 | — | 2.0L I4; 2.0L I4 | Arc Sedan 4-Door · SE Convertible 2-Door · Vector Sedan 4-Door · Linear Sedan 4-Door | select |
| 2002 | $29.99 | — | 2.0L I4; 2.0L I4; 2.3L I4 | SE Hatchback 4-Door · Viggen Hatchback 2-Door · Turbo Hatchback 4-Door · Turbo Convertible 2-Door +3 | select |
| 2001 | $29.99 | — | 2.0L I4; 2.0L I4; 2.3L I4 | SE Hatchback 4-Door · Viggen Hatchback 2-Door · Turbo Hatchback 4-Door · Turbo Convertible 2-Door +5 | select |
| 2000 | $29.99 | — | 2.0L I4; 2.3L I4 | SE Hatchback 4-Door · Viggen Hatchback 2-Door · Viggen Hatchback 4-Door · Base Convertible 2-Door +4 | select |
| 1999 | $29.99 | — | 2.0L I4; 2.3L I4 | SE Hatchback 4-Door · Viggen Hatchback 2-Door · Base Convertible 2-Door · SE Convertible 2-Door +2 | select |
02 / InsideSample pages
From the 2011 3-Sep manual.
03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers
- Quick Lookups 71
- General Information 1,481
- Accessories & Equipment 7,499
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 366
- Body & Frame 3,061
- Maintenance 20
- Brakes 392
- Restraints 570
- Drivelines & Axles 437
- Steering 363
- Electrical 2,509
- Suspension 315
- Engine Mechanical 824
- Transmission 383
- Engine Performance 1,382
- Axle Shaft Hub Nut 170
- Flywheel 48
04 / Other yearsOther 3-Sep years
2011 Saab 3-Sep · $29.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Aero Convertible 2-Door · Turbo4 Sedan 4-Door · Turbo4 Wagon 4-Door · Turbo4 Convertible 2-Door · Aero Wagon 4-Door · Aero Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2011 3-Sep.
2010 Saab 3-Sep · $29.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Aero Convertible 2-Door · 2.0T Wagon 4-Door · 2.0T Sedan 4-Door · Aero Wagon 4-Door · Aero Sedan 4-Door · 2.0T Convertible 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2010 3-Sep.
2009 Saab 3-Sep · $29.99 select →
Engines: 2.8L V6 — 170 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Aero Convertible 2-Door · Aero Sport Sedan 4-Door · 2.0T Wagon 4-Door · 2.0T Sedan 4-Door · 2.0T Convertible 2-Door · Aero XWD Sedan 4-Door · Linear Sedan 4-Door · Aero XWD Wagon 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2009 3-Sep.
2008 Saab 3-Sep · $29.99 select →
Engines: 2.8L V6 — 170 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Turbo X Sedan 4-Door · Aero Convertible 2-Door · Aero Sport Sedan 4-Door · 2.0T Wagon 4-Door · Linear Lujo Sedan 4-Door · Aero Wagon 4-Door · Linear Sedan 4-Door · Aero XWD Wagon 4-Door · Turbo X Wagon 4-Door · Linear Premium Sedan 4-Door · 2.0T Sedan 4-Door · Aero Sedan 4-Door · 2.0T Convertible 2-Door · Aero XWD Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2008 3-Sep.
2007 Saab 3-Sep · $29.99 select →
Engines: 2.8L V6 — 170 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Aero Convertible 2-Door · Arc Sedan 4-Door · 2.0T Wagon 4-Door · 2.0T Sedan 4-Door · Aero Wagon 4-Door · Aero Sedan 4-Door · 2.0T Convertible 2-Door · Aero 60 Aniversario Sedan 4-Door · Linear Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2007 3-Sep.
2006 Saab 3-Sep · $29.99 select →
Engines: 2.8L V6 — 170 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Aero Convertible 2-Door · Arc Sedan 4-Door · 2.0T Wagon 4-Door · 2.0T Sedan 4-Door · Aero Wagon 4-Door · Aero Sedan 4-Door · 2.0T Convertible 2-Door · Linear Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2006 3-Sep.
2005 Saab 3-Sep · $29.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Aero Convertible 2-Door · Arc Sedan 4-Door · Arc Convertible 2-Door · Aero Sedan 4-Door · Linear Convertible 2-Door · Linear Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2005 3-Sep.
2004 Saab 3-Sep · $29.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Aero Convertible 2-Door · Arc Sedan 4-Door · Arc Convertible 2-Door · Aero Sedan 4-Door · Vector Sedan 4-Door · Linear Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2004 3-Sep.
2003 Saab 3-Sep · $29.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Arc Sedan 4-Door · SE Convertible 2-Door · Vector Sedan 4-Door · Linear Sedan 4-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2003 3-Sep.
2002 Saab 3-Sep · $29.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 2.3L I4 — 140 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: SE Hatchback 4-Door · Viggen Hatchback 2-Door · Turbo Hatchback 4-Door · Turbo Convertible 2-Door · Viggen Hatchback 4-Door · SE Convertible 2-Door · Viggen Convertible 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2002 3-Sep.
2001 Saab 3-Sep · $29.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 2.3L I4 — 140 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: SE Hatchback 4-Door · Viggen Hatchback 2-Door · Turbo Hatchback 4-Door · Turbo Convertible 2-Door · Viggen Hatchback 4-Door · SE Convertible 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Viggen Convertible 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2001 3-Sep.
2000 Saab 3-Sep · $29.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 2.3L I4 — 140 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: SE Hatchback 4-Door · Viggen Hatchback 2-Door · Viggen Hatchback 4-Door · Base Convertible 2-Door · SE Convertible 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Viggen Convertible 2-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 2000 3-Sep.
1999 Saab 3-Sep · $29.99 select →
Engines: 2.0L I4 — 121 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged; 2.3L I4 — 140 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: SE Hatchback 4-Door · Viggen Hatchback 2-Door · Base Convertible 2-Door · SE Convertible 2-Door · Base Hatchback 4-Door · Base Hatchback 2-Door.
No recalls on federal record for the 1999 3-Sep.
05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore 3-Sep manual | $29.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the 3-Sep manual
Which 3-Sep years does this manual cover?
Every year from 1999 to 2011 — 13 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM Saab 3-Sep manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Saab published for the 3-Sep, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include 3-Sep wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every 3-Sep manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Why do some 3-Sep years cost more?
Every 3-Sep year is $29.99.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
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