Representative photoBattery boost for a 2002 Saab 9-3
Battery boost for the 2002 Saab 9-3: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.8 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2002 Saab 9-3 for battery boost
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2002 Saab 9-3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.3 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 27 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 25 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 623 L (22 cu ft) | 623 L (22 cu ft) | 623 L (22 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,400 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,430 | $3,920 | $4,130 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 Saab 9-3
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 46 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (20), engine and engine cooling (7) and power train (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07V087000 | 2007-03-07 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION. |
| 05V399000 | 2005-09-14 | electrical system:ignition:module | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH B205/B235 4-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINES AND B308 6-CYLINDER GASOLINE ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE OVERHEATING AND BURNOUT OF THE ISOLATED GATED BIPOLAR TRANSISTOR (IGBT) WITHIN THE IGNITION DISCHARGE MODULE (IDM) DUE TO INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO ELECTRICAL LOADS. |
| 04V557000 | 2004-11-19 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION. |
| 01V314000 | 2001-10-03 | steering:linkages:tie rod assembly | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE ROD END RETAINING NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED AT THE FACTORY. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost: how we help
Battery boost for the 2002 Saab 9-3: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
Your 9-3 and the shop
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. It is powered by the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive.
The steps
We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Delivery starts at $0 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Talking to the shop
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour.
Good habits for your car
Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Look at the tire tread before long trips.
Ready to ask?
Need a rental too? Add it to the same request.
Request battery boost
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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We have no car while yours is in on the site right now. Request one and we look for it for your dates, or take a similar car that is available now.
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