Battery boost for a 1997 Saab 9000
Battery boost for the 1997 Saab 9000: 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
- 11.2 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Large 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 1997 Saab 9000 for battery boost
- Body: large cars (EPA size class).
1997 Saab 9000: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 3.0 L | 2.3 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 16 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 23 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 680 L (24 cu ft) | 680 L (24 cu ft) | 680 L (24 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $3,844 | $4,062 |
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 1997 Saab 9000
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (3), vehicle speed control (3) and child seat (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V139000 | 1998-06-23 | equipment:other:labels | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1997 Saab 9000: Battery boost
Battery boost for your 1997 Saab 9000: arranged with a trusted shop, never done by CarmaCars, with a rental if you need one. Lights left on overnight are the classic reason for a flat battery.
Your 9000 and the shop
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. If you have the service history of your 9000, have it ready for the shop. The 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo is what moves it, with front-wheel drive.
How the request works
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
Good habits for your car
Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Look at the tire tread before long trips. If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires.
Questions to ask the shop
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
When you know your dates
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
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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