Representative photoBattery boost for a 2008 Saab 9-3
Battery boost for the 2008 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
- 10.4 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact 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 2008 Saab 9-3 for battery boost
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2008 Saab 9-3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 850 L (30 cu ft) | 850 L (30 cu ft) | 850 L (30 cu ft) | 850 L (30 cu ft) | 850 L (30 cu ft) | 850 L (30 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,617 | US$4,033 | US$4,350 | US$4,350 | US$4,550 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,640 | $4,060 | $4,340 | $4,340 | $4,586 | $4,586 |
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 2008 Saab 9-3
- NHTSA lists 2 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 184 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (71), engine (66) and fuel/propulsion system (13). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V063000 | 2016-02-03 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the... |
| 14V318000 | 2014-06-12 | seat belts:front:retractor | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 Saab 9-3 Convertible vehicles manufactured July 30, 2003, to February 15, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the driver's side front seat belt retractor may break, causing the seat belt webbing not to retract. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Battery boost for the 2008 Saab 9-3
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For battery service on the 2008 Saab 9-3, we connect you with a trusted shop. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Your 9-3 and the shop
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the 9-3. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. If you have the service history of your 9-3, have it ready for the shop. The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo does the work, through a 6-speed manual.
What to send us
We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
A rental while you wait
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
What to ask
Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts.
Good habits for your car
Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months.
Ask us
Start with the car, the job and your location.
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.
Rent a car while yours is in in Toronto
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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