Representative photoEmissions test for a 2000 Saturn SL
Emissions test for the 2000 Saturn SL: 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
- 8.4 to 8.9 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 2000 Saturn SL for emissions test
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2000 Saturn SL: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.9 L | 1.9 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 24 | 23 |
| MPG highway (US) | 35 | 33 |
| MPG combined (US) | 28 | 27 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 34 | 32 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 340 L (12 cu ft) | 340 L (12 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,400 | US$2,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $2,604 | $2,760 |
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 2000 Saturn SL
- NHTSA lists 7 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 148 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (36), power train (36) and electrical system (30). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00V309000 | 2000-10-12 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INADEQUATE VENT VALVE WELD ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK. |
| 00V310000 | 2000-10-12 | power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start interlock switch | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY. IF IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED, IT IS POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE... |
| 99V297000 | 1999-10-27 | structure:body | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CONSOLE ARMREST FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS." THE ARMRESTS WERE PRODUCED WITH A LATCH THAT WILL NOT WITHSTAND THE VERTICAL FORCE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. |
| 99V280000 | 1999-10-20 | seat belts:front:anchorage | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." SOME OF THE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH SEAT BELT SHOULDER GUIDE ANCHOR BOLTS THAT WERE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED AT THE CENTER PILLAR AND COULD FALL OUT, MAKING THE SEAT BELT... |
| 99V231000 | 1999-08-24 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH BRAKE PIPE ATTACHMENT NUTS THAT MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. |
| 99V230000 | 1999-08-23 | unknown or other | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH WELDS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CARRIER ASSEMBLY THAT DO NOT MEET SATURN QUALITY STANDARDS. |
| 99V232000 | 1999-08-23 | structure:body:bumpers | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 581, "BUMPER STANDARD." THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH REAR BUMPER FASTENERS THAT MAY BE LOOSE OR MISSING. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Emissions test: how we help
Need an emissions test for your 2000 Saturn SL? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. Rules on emissions testing differ by province and state.
Your SL and the shop
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Its powertrain is the 1.9L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive.
How the request works
Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We do not set the shop's price or promise a date.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
What to ask
Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask the shop to explain the repair in plain words before you agree. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there.
Car care, briefly
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter.
Over to you
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
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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