Representative photoMechanic for a 2011 Saab 9-3
Mechanic for the 2011 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
- 9.9 to 11.5 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 2011 Saab 9-3 for mechanic
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2011 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) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 23 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 28 | 25 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 850 L (30 cu ft) | 850 L (30 cu ft) | 850 L (30 cu ft) | 850 L (30 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,833 | US$2,900 | US$3,150 | US$3,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,070 | $3,194 | $3,380 | $3,566 |
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 2011 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 30 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (25), seat belts (3) and engine (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V063000 | 2016-02-03 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 Saab 9-3 vehicles manufactured May 31, 2002, to February 15, 2011, 2006-2009 Saab 9-5 vehicles manufactured June 7, 2005, to May 28, 2009, and 2008-2009 Saturn Astra vehicles manufactured April 11, 2007, to July 24, 2008. Upon deployment of the... |
| 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. |
| 11V015000 | 2011-01-19 | fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump | SAAB IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 2010. CERTAIN FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MAY HAVE INTERNAL COMPONENTS WITH INCORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2011 Saab 9-3: Mechanic
For mechanical repairs or maintenance on the 2011 Saab 9-3, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and rents you a car while yours is in. Regular maintenance keeps small problems from turning into large ones.
Details the shop needs
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. If you have the service history of your 9-3, have it ready for the shop. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the 9-3. It is powered by the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive.
Who does what
You approve the shop's quote before any work. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. We keep you posted until the car is booked in.
Keep moving meanwhile
A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Delivery to your door is available across the Toronto area.
Between shop visits
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter.
A short checklist
Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Want a price?
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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