Representative photoRust repair for a 2001 Saab 9-3
Rust repair for the 2001 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
- 10.7 to 11.2 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize 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 2001 Saab 9-3 for rust repair
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2001 Saab 9-3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.3 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 623 L (22 cu ft) | 623 L (22 cu ft) | 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$3,050 | US$3,750 | US$3,750 | US$3,200 | US$3,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,318 | $3,744 | $3,744 | $3,472 | $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 2001 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 83 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (36), fuel system (20) and engine and engine cooling (18). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06V126000 | 2006-04-20 | 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. |
| 01V168000 | 2001-05-18 | air bags | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE AIR BAG ALERT LABELS MAY NOT BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED AS REQUIRED BY THIS STANDARD. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Booking the work for the 9-3
Your 2001 Saab 9-3 needs rust repair? Send the details, and we reply within one business day. Rust is cut out or treated, then the area is refinished.
About your 9-3
Photos of the car help us quote it accurately. Tell us the year and the trim; the details change from one to the next. Keep the repair invoice with the car's records.
Your request
Your quote is for your car, not a general price list. Tell us when the car is free and whether you can drop it off. Send a few photos and the year and trim; that is enough for a first price.
Your car is in; you are not stuck
Add a rental to the same request as the work. Rent the size of car you need for the days the work takes. We deliver across the Toronto area, or you collect the car from our location for free.
What goes into a quote
Paint colours with pearl or metallic finishes can take more work to match. The same job can take more time on a car with more trim or detail. For repairs, the price depends on the parts, the paint and the hours of work.
On the day
Bring the claim number and your adjuster's details if the repair is a claim. Bring the keys you use every day, and the wheel lock key if the car has one. Leave a phone number where we can reach you during the day.
When the car is ready
A clear timeline comes with every quote. Book a little ahead for larger jobs; small ones can be quicker to schedule.
Looking after it afterwards
Look over the work in daylight when you collect the car. Ask us how to care for the work when you collect the car.
Next step
Want a quote? A request with a few photos is the fastest way.
Request rust repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Rust repair: the 2001 Saab 9-3
Can I rent a car while my 2001 Saab 9-3 is in for rust repair?
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 rust repair for my 2001 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.