Representative photoTowing for a 2006 Saab 9-3
Towing for the 2006 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
- 10.5 to 12.4 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 2006 Saab 9-3 for towing
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2006 Saab 9-3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 18 | 15 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 26 | 26 | 23 | 23 |
| 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$3,667 | US$3,733 | US$4,350 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,676 | $3,744 | $4,340 | $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 2006 Saab 9-3
- NHTSA lists 2 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 179 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (87), service brakes (34) and seat belts (15). 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the 9-3
Searching for towing for the 2006 Saab 9-3? CarmaCars does not do this work itself; we arrange it with a trusted shop. If the car is blocking traffic, stay safe first and call for help.
Your 9-3 and the shop
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the 9-3. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo does the work, through a 5-speed manual.
How the request works
Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
Your rental while you wait
We collect the rental when your car is back. Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Your offer shows the delivery fee if you want the car brought to you.
Car care, briefly
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months.
Talking to the shop
Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours.
Send a request
Tell us the job and the car, and a person replies.
Request towing
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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