Representative photoMechanic for a 2002 Saab 9-3
Mechanic for the 2002 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
- 9.8 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 2002 Saab 9-3 for mechanic
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2002 Saab 9-3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.3 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 27 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 25 | 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) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,400 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,430 | $3,920 | $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 2002 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 46 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (20), engine and engine cooling (7) and power train (6). 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. |
| 04V557000 | 2004-11-19 | 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. |
| 01V314000 | 2001-10-03 | steering:linkages:tie rod assembly | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE ROD END RETAINING NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED AT THE FACTORY. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Mechanic: how we help
Mechanic for the 2002 Saab 9-3: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. Tell us what the car is doing, and we find a shop suited to the job.
Your car, your notes
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the 9-3. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. It is powered by the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive.
How we help
We keep you posted until the car is booked in. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. 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.
A rental while you wait
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Delivery covers the Toronto area, priced by distance in your offer; pickup from us is free.
Before the shop starts
If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history.
Car care, briefly
Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt.
Ready to ask?
Send a request with the car and what it needs, and a person replies 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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