Representative photoTowing for a 2008 Saab 9-3
Towing for the 2008 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
- 10.4 to 13.1 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 2008 Saab 9-3 for towing
- Body: compact cars (EPA size class).
2008 Saab 9-3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L | 2.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 28 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
| 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) | 850 L (30 cu ft) | 850 L (30 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,617 | US$4,033 | US$4,350 | US$4,350 | US$4,550 | US$4,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,640 | $4,060 | $4,340 | $4,340 | $4,586 | $4,586 |
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 2008 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 184 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (71), engine (66) and fuel/propulsion system (13). 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
For a tow on your 2008 Saab 9-3, we arrange a trusted shop; CarmaCars does not do the work. Once you are safe, send a request with where the car is and where it should go.
Your 9-3 and the shop
Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. The engine is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual.
What to send us
You agree the price with the shop before any work starts. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
Your rental while you wait
Pick a car that suits your week from our fleet. Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. Delivery and pickup are both options across the Toronto area.
Between shop visits
Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Follow the maintenance schedule in your owner's manual, by time or distance. Check that all lights work every few weeks.
Getting a clear quote
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask what warranty the shop gives on its parts and labour. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for.
Let us know
Tell us what is wrong with the car, and we arrange the rest with a trusted shop.
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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