Representative photoMechanic for a 2002 Saab 9-5
Mechanic for the 2002 Saab 9-5: 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 12.4 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 9-5 for mechanic
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2002 Saab 9-5: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 2.3 L | 3.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 1048 L (37 cu ft) | 1048 L (37 cu ft) | 1048 L (37 cu ft) | 1048 L (37 cu ft) | 1048 L (37 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,050 | US$3,750 | US$3,275 | US$4,000 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,744 | $3,566 | $4,026 | $4,340 |
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 9-5
- NHTSA lists 6 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 65 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (46), engine and engine cooling (13) and fuel system (9). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08V160000 | 2008-04-09 | seats:front assembly:head restraint | SAAB IS RECALLING 57,389 MY 2002-2008 9-5 SERIES VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING COMPLIANCE TESTING, ONE OF THE UPPER INTERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION TEST POINTS EXCEEDED THE STANDARD'S REQUIREMENTS. |
| 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. |
| 06V410000 | 2006-10-26 | electrical system:ignition:module | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 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. |
| 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. |
| 03V006000 | 2003-01-13 | wheels:hub | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, IF AN OWNER CHANGES THEIR WHEELS/TIRES BETWEEN SUMMER AND WINTER USING A STEEL WHEEL IN THE WINTER AND AN ALLOY WHEEL IN THE SUMMER, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR RUST AND CONTAMINATION TO BUILD UP ON THE WHEEL HUB DURING THE STEEL WHEEL USAGE. IF THIS OCCURS AND THE CONTAMINATION IS NOT... |
| 02V006000 | 2002-01-04 | steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm | THE STEERING KNUCKLE CASTINGS ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED DURING THE CASTING PROCESS. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2002 Saab 9-5: Mechanic
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work, but for mechanical repairs or maintenance on the 2002 Saab 9-5 we arrange a trusted shop. Routine maintenance and repairs are done by a mechanic at a shop we trust, not by CarmaCars.
About your 9-5
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. If you have the service history of your 9-5, have it ready for the shop. Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Power comes from the 2.3L 4-cylinder turbo, driving through a 5-speed manual.
How the request works
We keep you posted until the car is booked in. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name. Tell us when suits you, and whether the car can be driven.
Keep moving meanwhile
If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. Your offer shows any delivery fee before you pay.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour.
Good habits for your car
Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
When you know your dates
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
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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