The table below lists every trim of the 2010 Saab 9 3 with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

Configuration Engine HP Torque Axle Tow (lb) GVWR Curb Payload
2.0T Sport Sedan 4D 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 210 221 2,000
Aero Sport Sedan 4D 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 210 221 2,000
2.0T Convertible 2D 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 210 221 2,000
Aero Convertible 2D 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 210 221 2,000
2.0T SportCombi Wagon 4D 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 210 221 2,000
Aero SportCombi Wagon 4D 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 210 221 2,000
9-3X SportCombi Wagon 4D 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter 210 221 2,000 3,210

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2009

The 2009 Saab 9 3 carried a maximum tow rating of 2,000 lb. The 2010 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2009 Saab 9 3 page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2010 Saab models

The rest of Saab's 2010 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Model Max tow (lb)
2010 Saab 9 5 4,409
2010 Saab 9-3 (all) 3,500

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.