Representative photoMechanic for a 2003 Saab 9-3
Mechanic for the 2003 Saab 9-3: request it and CarmaCars arranges it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.2 to 11.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
A trusted shop does the work and you keep driving while it has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2003 Saab 9-3 for mechanic
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2003 Saab 9-3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 368 L (13 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$3,550 | US$3,750 | US$3,900 | US$3,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,162 | $3,570 | $3,744 | $3,920 | $3,920 |
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 2003 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 212 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (51), suspension (45) and engine and engine cooling (32). 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. |
| 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. |
| 04V540000 | 2004-10-20 | engine and engine cooling | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE ENGINE HESITATION OR STALLING. |
| 04V226000 | 2004-05-11 | seat belts:front:retractor | SOME SPORT SEDANS WERE BUILT WITH SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT WERE DAMAGED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. IF DAMAGED, OVER TIME, THE AUTOMATIC TENSIONING SYSTEM (ATS) CABLE IN THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR COULD BREAK CAUSING THE BELT WEBBING TO NOT RETRACT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Mechanic for the 2003 Saab 9-3
For mechanical repairs or maintenance on the 2003 Saab 9-3, CarmaCars arranges it with a trusted shop or connects you with one; the work is done by the shop, not by CarmaCars. Regular maintenance keeps small problems from turning into large ones.
Details the shop needs
If you have the service history of your 9-3, have it ready for the shop. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the 9-3. Power comes from the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, driving through a 5-speed automatic.
How we help
Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven. We keep you posted until the car is booked in. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in.
Stay on the road
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Rent for as long as the job takes, by the day or the week. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Small things that help
Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell.
A short checklist
Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for.
Let us know
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
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