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I have a base model 9-3 that did not come with the Saab amp, so I do not know exactly how big it is, but I do know that it is somewhere close to 2"x6"x7"...very small for an amp. The reason I know this is that I was able to barely fit an aftermarket amp in there that was 2"x6"x9".
The kick panel in the passenger footwell bulges out a little in the area where it covers the amp location, but if the amp is more than 2" thick, it will be impossible to fasten the screw at the bottom edge of the kick panel. If it is taller than 6" (mounting it with the 9" dimension in the horizontal position), then you will start to hit the portions of the kick panel where the bulge disappears and you will have the same problem as if it is thicker than 2". In the horizontal direction, you have a little more room, but I would be surprised if that space could accomodate an amp more than 10" long.
The other trick to mounting an amp in that location is that the mounting screw holes for the Saab amp in the A-shaped metal bracket are at spots that will fall right in the back of any aftermarket amp. (The Saab amp must come with a bracket that mounts in those holes and then forms a place to mount the amp.) I had to drill a couple of new holes in the A-shaped metal bracket and then rig extenders out to the mounting holes of my amp using small metal brackets I bought at Home Depot. (They are the 4" long metal brackets with slots in them for mounting light fixtures in ceiling junction boxes.) I attached the brackets using machine screws, nuts, and lock washers.
The amp I used was a MTX 2120 Road Thunder 50W amp. It works well and runs cool for the levels needed to power the door speakers I added. I believe MTX has some new models out this year, so you might be able to find a 2120 on closeout somewhere. But other amps should work as long as they are within the dimensions. Your choices are limited, though, finding an amp that is only 2" thick.
Mark
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