Car diagnostics for a 2002 Saab 9-3
Car diagnostics 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 car diagnostics
- 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.
Car diagnostics: how we help
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for a diagnostic check on the 2002 Saab 9-3 we arrange a trusted shop. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Details the shop needs
If you have the service history of your 9-3, have it ready for the shop. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The powertrain to know here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive.
What we arrange
The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
Stay on the road
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
Between shop visits
Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Look at the tire tread before long trips.
What to ask
Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask whether the estimate includes tax and shop supplies. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Your move
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
Request car diagnostics
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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