Representative photoEmissions test for a 2003 Saab 9-3
Emissions test for the 2003 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
- 10.2 to 11.2 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 2003 Saab 9-3 for emissions test
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2003 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 | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$3,550 | US$3,750 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,162 | $3,570 | $3,744 | $3,920 | $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 2003 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 212 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (51), suspension (45) and engine and engine cooling (32). 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. |
| 05V236000 | 2005-05-19 | service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | CERTAIN SPORT SEDAN AND CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A VACUUM PIPE CHECK VALVE FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER THAT MAY FAIL FROM EXPOSURE TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES. THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST, USUALLY WITH LITTLE OR NO WARNING. |
| 04V540000 | 2004-10-20 | engine and engine cooling | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE ENGINE HESITATION OR STALLING. |
| 04V226000 | 2004-05-11 | seat belts:front:retractor | SOME SPORT SEDANS WERE BUILT WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT WERE DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. IF DAMAGED, OVER TIME, THE AUTOMATIC TENSIONING SYSTEM (ATS) CABLE IN THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COULD BREAK CAUSING THE BELT WEBBING TO NOT RETRACT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the 9-3
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for an emissions test on the 2003 Saab 9-3 we arrange a trusted shop. Rules on emissions testing differ by province and state.
Before the shop sees your 9-3
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo. The engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed automatic.
Our part and the shop's part
We do not set the shop's price or promise a date. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
A car while yours is in the shop
We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
Getting a clear quote
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you.
Car care, briefly
Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
When you know your dates
Start with the car, the job and your location.
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.
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.
Similar cars available now
- Representative photo
Checking tomorrow…
Example carChecking tomorrow…
Example carChecking tomorrow…
Example carChecking tomorrow…
Representative photoChecking tomorrow…
Example carChecking tomorrow…
Want this exact car?
Tell us your dates and we look for a car while yours is in for you. Nothing is booked or charged.