Representative photoEmissions test for a 2009 Saab 9-3
Emissions test for the 2009 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 2009 Saab 9-3 for emissions test
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2009 Saab 9-3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 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) | 850 L (30 cu ft) | 850 L (30 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,950 | US$3,050 | US$3,200 | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,224 | $3,318 | $3,472 | $3,472 | $3,844 | $4,062 | $4,062 | $4,062 |
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 2009 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 43 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (17), engine (12) and fuel/propulsion system (4). 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.
Arranging the work for the 9-3
For an emissions test on the 2009 Saab 9-3, a trusted shop does the work and CarmaCars arranges it, with a rental if you need one. Rules on emissions testing differ by province and state.
Before the shop sees your 9-3
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the 9-3. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. If you have the service history of your 9-3, have it ready for the shop. It is powered by the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive.
From request to repair
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one.
Driving while yours is at the shop
We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. We deliver around Toronto; pickup at our location is free.
Small things that help
Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Getting a clear quote
Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it.
Next step
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
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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