Representative photoEngine repair for a 2005 Saab 9-3
Engine repair for the 2005 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
- 10.5 to 11.6 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 2005 Saab 9-3 for engine repair
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2005 Saab 9-3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,650 | US$3,050 | US$3,050 | US$4,050 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,676 | $3,318 | $3,318 | $4,060 |
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 2005 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 95 complaints with NHTSA, most often about suspension (32), seat belts (22) and air bags (12). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the 9-3
Engine repair for the 2005 Saab 9-3: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. Engine work ranges from a leak to a rebuild; the shop inspects the car and quotes it.
Details the shop needs
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Under the hood: the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo and front-wheel drive.
What CarmaCars does here
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job.
Driving while yours is at the shop
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. Delivery is priced by distance in your offer, and pickup from us is free.
Good habits for your car
Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
Your move
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
Request engine repair
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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