Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 2008 Saab 9-3
Car diagnostics 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 car diagnostics
- 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.
The 2008 Saab 9-3: Car diagnostics
For a diagnostic check on the 2008 Saab 9-3, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and never does the work itself. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Details the shop needs
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo is what moves it, with front-wheel drive.
What to send us
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job.
Your rental while you wait
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. The car can come to your door in the Toronto area, or you pick it up at no charge.
What to ask
Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree.
Between shop visits
Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell.
Talk to a person
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
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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