Representative photoWheel alignment for a 2004 Saab 9-3
Wheel alignment for the 2004 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
- 9.8 to 11.5 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 2004 Saab 9-3 for wheel alignment
- 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.
Wheel alignment for the 2004 Saab 9-3
Need a wheel alignment for the 2004 Saab 9-3? We arrange it with a trusted shop; the work is never done by CarmaCars. Hitting a pothole hard can knock the wheels out of line.
About your 9-3
The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Power: the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo; drive: front-wheel drive.
What to send us
You agree everything with the shop before work begins. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name.
No car? Rent one meanwhile
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
Getting a clear quote
Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon.
Small things that help
Check the tire pressure once a month, when the tires are cold. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old.
Next step
Send the car's details and the job, and we take the next step.
Request wheel alignment
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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