Car financing: 2002 Saab 9-3
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.8 to 11.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 11.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2002 Saab 9-3 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2002 Saab 9-3 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.15 | $19.60 | $20.65 |
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 financing: the 2002 Saab 9-3
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2002 Saab 9-3 for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. For anyone shopping for the 2002 Saab 9-3, here are the facts that matter.
Before you sign for the 9-3
NHTSA has 46 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.
The figures, translated
The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
By the EPA's combined rating of 9.8 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 29 litres. Every 100 km costs about $17.15 in fuel at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,400 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Who the 9-3 suits
It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.
Practical details
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. In plain terms, its 623 litres of luggage space hold bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Drive it on your own roads
Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent first, buy later: a week with the 9-3 answers the big questions.
Picking a year and a trim
Within the 2002 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Money matters
Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.15 in fuel.
Talk to a person
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2002 Saab 9-3 from us first.
Ask us about the 2002 Saab 9-3
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2002 Saab 9-3 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2002 Saab 9-3
Does CarmaCars sell the 2002 Saab 9-3?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2002 Saab 9-3 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2002 Saab 9-3 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2002 Saab 9-3 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3430.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.