Representative photoWinter tires for a 2002 Saab 9-3
Winter tires for the 2002 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 11.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize 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 2002 Saab 9-3 for winter tires
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2002 Saab 9-3: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.3 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 30 | 27 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 25 | 24 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 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$3,400 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,430 | $3,920 | $4,130 |
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 2002 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 46 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (20), engine and engine cooling (7) and power train (6). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07V087000 | 2007-03-07 | 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. |
| 01V314000 | 2001-10-03 | steering:linkages:tie rod assembly | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE ROD END RETAINING NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED AT THE FACTORY. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the 9-3
Searching for winter tires for the 2002 Saab 9-3? CarmaCars does not do this work itself; we arrange it with a trusted shop. Winter tires are worth fitting before the first snow.
Your 9-3 and the shop
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo. The shop sets its own price and time after it sees the car. Note the mileage on the odometer when you send the request. Its powertrain is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive.
The steps
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 keep you posted until the car is booked in. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job.
Driving while yours is at the shop
The rental is priced like any other on our site. Rent by the day while the shop has your car. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Getting a clear quote
Ask for a written estimate before any work starts. Ask whether the quote includes both parts and labour. Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for.
Good habits for your car
Keep a record of every service; it helps the shop and adds value when you sell. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Wash the underside of the car in winter to clear road salt.
Want a price?
Ask, and we tell you plainly what we can arrange.
Request winter tires
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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