Representative photoMechanic for a 2000 Saab 9-3
Mechanic for the 2000 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 11.8 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 2000 Saab 9-3 for mechanic
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2000 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 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| 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$3,900 | US$3,350 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,744 | $3,920 | $3,658 | $4,130 |
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 Saab 9-3
- NHTSA lists 3 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 62 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (35), engine and engine cooling (15) and air bags (13). 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 2000 Saab 9-3: Mechanic
Mechanic for the 2000 Saab 9-3: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. Routine maintenance and repairs are done by a mechanic at a shop we trust, not by CarmaCars.
Details the shop needs
Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the 9-3. If you have the service history of your 9-3, have it ready for the shop. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. It is powered by the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive.
How we help
Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. You approve the shop's quote before any work.
A car while yours is in the shop
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Between shop visits
Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them.
What to ask
Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts.
One more step
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
Request mechanic
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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