Representative photoPaint touch up for a 2004 Saab 9-3
Paint touch up for the 2004 Saab 9-3: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 9.8 to 11.5 L/100 km
- Body
- Compact Cars
An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 2004 Saab 9-3 for paint touch up
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2004 Saab 9-3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,800 | US$3,050 | US$3,750 | US$3,825 | US$4,000 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,038 | $3,318 | $3,744 | $3,850 | $4,026 |
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 2004 Saab 9-3
- NHTSA lists 5 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 207 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seat belts (80), suspension (57) and air bags (20). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 10V043000 | 2010-02-18 | seat belts:front:retractor | GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 SAAB 9-3 SEDANS. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTORS THAT, OVER TIME, COULD FAIL TO RETRACT. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 03V514000 | 2003-12-10 | seats:front assembly:recliner | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 207, "SEATING SYSTEMS." THE BACKREST LOCKING MECHANISM ON SOME FRONT SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2004 Saab 9-3: Paint touch up
Paint touch up for the 2004 Saab 9-3: send a request and a person replies with a price and a time. Light scratches can be polished out; deeper ones are filled and repainted. Paint work is matched to the original colour, panel by panel or the whole car.
Your 9-3, up close
Photos of the car help us quote it accurately. A car of this size is quick to work on compared with a large SUV. If the car has open recalls, a dealer fixes them; ask about them while the car is off the road.
Your request
Send a few photos and the year and trim; that is enough for a first price. We reply within one business day with a time and a price. Tell us when the car is free and whether you can drop it off.
A rental meanwhile
We bring the rental to you and collect it later. Your rental can be waiting when you drop your car off. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Planning around the work
We keep you posted if the timing changes. Coatings and paint need time to cure, which is part of the schedule.
How the price is set
The quote shows the price for your car and what it includes. We price the job before we start, never after. Options such as sensors, trim pieces or special paint can add time.
Getting the car ready
Photos of the damage taken at the scene help with the repair and the claim. Tell us about any marks or damage already on the car, so we note them together. Bring the claim number and your adjuster's details if the repair is a claim.
Keeping it that way
Keep the invoice with your records; it helps when you sell the car. Ask us when the next visit would make sense for your car.
Still deciding?
Questions about the work? Ask them in your request.
Request paint touch up
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Paint touch up: the 2004 Saab 9-3
Can I rent a car while my 2004 Saab 9-3 is in for paint touch up?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book paint touch up for my 2004 Saab 9-3?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.