Class II Trailer Hitch Availability for 2007 Saab 9-3  

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We do offer the Curt # C11326 for the 2007 Saab 9-3, including the sedan and convertible. This is a fit unless it has dual-exhaust or a SportCombi model.

However, this is a light-duty Class I hitche. We offer no Class II hitches for your vehicle.

To a degree the development of hitches for vehicles will be based on the vehicle's capacity, in your case a quoted 3500-lb towing capacity. Certainly, a vehicle with such towing capacity would seem to merit a Class II hitch option. Unfortunately, the other factor is commercial potential. It may simply be that there were not enough of the 2007 model year 9-3 imported to the U.S. to give hitch makers enough sales volume potential to justify developing a higher-capacity Class II hitch for this vehicle.

Please note that a Class I hitch is limited to 2000-lbs maximum towing capacity and 200-lbs tongue weight. At right I have linked two articles and a video to assist you in the installation process. You will need one specialized tool - a torque wrench - to install the hitch, along with other basic hand tools.

If you do decide to tow you will need a wiring harness # C59496 (for the sedan, convertible or dual exhaust Sport). For a ball mount use # C45521. For a 1-7/8-inch hitch ball use # A-80; for a 2-inch use # A-82.

If you will use accessory items like a bike or cargo carrier you will need to choose a compatible Class I item. Only 2 bikes can be carried on a Class I hitch. Links are provided for compatible bike and cargo carriers.

expert reply by: Adam R

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