Emissions test for a 2001 Saab 9-3
Emissions test for the 2001 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
- 10.7 to 11.2 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 2001 Saab 9-3 for emissions test
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2001 Saab 9-3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.3 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 623 L (22 cu ft) | 623 L (22 cu ft) | 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$3,050 | US$3,750 | US$3,750 | US$3,200 | US$3,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,744 | $3,744 | $3,472 | $3,920 |
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 2001 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 83 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (36), fuel system (20) and engine and engine cooling (18). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V126000 | 2006-04-20 | 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. |
| 01V168000 | 2001-05-18 | air bags | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE AIR BAG ALERT LABELS MAY NOT BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED AS REQUIRED BY THIS STANDARD. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2001 Saab 9-3: Emissions test
For an emissions test on the 2001 Saab 9-3, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and rents you a car while yours is in. Rules on emissions testing differ by province and state.
About your 9-3
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. If you have the service history of your 9-3, have it ready for the shop. It runs the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive.
How the arrangement works
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us.
Stay on the road
We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Car care, briefly
Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow.
Getting a clear quote
Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history.
Your move
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
Request emissions test
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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