2002 Saab 9-3 Review

2002 Saab 9-3 is a Convertible 2-dr style car measuring 182.30 in length and 56.00 in height. Made in Sweden, 2002 Saab 9-3 has 5 trims priced by the manufacturer at 44,995 with just total of 4 recalls in the past 2002 Saab 9-3. It’s seating 4 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 16.90 gallon. The engine is 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO and uses 21 - 23 of gasoline in the city and 21 - 23 on highways.

Make: Saab
Model: 9-3
Trims Available: 5
Location: SWEDEN
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Engine: 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 5M
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 4
MSRP: $44,995 USD
MPG: 19 City / 28 HWY
Tires: 215/45R17
Tank Size: 17 gallon

Saab 9-3 2002 Trims

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Convertible

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 21 - 23 City / 29 - 33 HWY

2002 Saab 9-3 SE 5-Door

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 4A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 - 23 City / 29 - 33 HWY

2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen 3-Door

Engine: 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 2-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 28 HWY

2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen Convertible

Engine: 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Seating: 4
MPG: 19 City / 28 HWY

2002 Saab 9-3 Viggen 5-Door

Engine: 2.3L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 5M
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: HATCHBACK 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 19 City / 28 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
Not Rated
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 01V314000 started on /Date(1002081600000-0400)/.

Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TIE ROD END RETAINING NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED AT THE FACTORY.

Consequence: THE NUT COULD LOOSEN AND FALL OFF RESULTING IN A SUDDEN REDUCTION OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Remedy: ALL VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND CORRECTED PRIOR TO CUSTOMER DELIVERY. NO OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE REQUIRED.

Recall 04V557000 started on /Date(1100840400000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION.

Consequence: OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LOOSEN FROM THE PUMP RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL MAY IGNITE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL DEVELOP A SECURING BRACKET THAT WILL SECURE THE FUEL LINES TO THE FUEL PUMP EVEN IF THE PLASTIC RETAINING TABS SHOULD BREAK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 14, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

Recall 05V399000 started on /Date(1126670400000-0400)/.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: OVERHEATING OF THE IGBT OCCURS MOST OFTEN AT ENGINE START-UP, BUT IT MAY ALSO OCCUR WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. ENGINE STALLING MAY OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE WHAT VERSION IDM IS IN THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE THE IDM IF IT IS A VERSION BUILT PRIOR TO THE INTRODUCTION OF QP3. AN INTERIM LETTER WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS IN OCTOBER 2005, INFORMING THEM OF THE CONDITION. PARTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE AND OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN TO THE DEALERS TO HAVE THE IDM REPLACED BY LETTER DATED MARCH 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

Recall 07V087000 started on /Date(1173243600000-0500)/.

Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP RETAINING TABS HOLDING THE FUEL LINES WERE DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION.

Consequence: OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO LOOSEN FROM THE PUMP RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, THE FUEL MAY IGNITE RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL DEVELOP A SECURING BRACKET THAT WILL SECURE THE FUEL LINES TO THE FUEL PUMP EVEN IF THE PLASTIC RETAINING TABS SHOULD BREAK. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 13, 2007. THIS IS AN EXPANSION OF PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGNS - SEE 04V557 AND 06V126. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.

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If you consider used 2002 Saab 9-3 look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2002 Saab 9-3’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 21 - 23 miles, which is higher then 2001 Saab 9-3.

2002 Saab 9-3 is made in Sweden between 1999 to 2011.

2002 Saab 9-3 can go 354.9 miles in the city and 490.1 on the highways.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2002 Saab 9-3 is its excellent fuel economy. 2002 Saab 9-3 has a 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO engine and It gets 21 - 23/29 - 33 mpg city/highway.

Saab All models of 2002

Saab 9-3

$27,995 - $44,995
21 - 23 City / 29 - 33 HWY
5 Trims
4
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Saab 9-5

$27,995 - $44,995
21 - 23 City / 29 - 33 HWY
5 Trims
4
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

Saab 9-5 SportWagon

$27,995 - $44,995
21 - 23 City / 29 - 33 HWY
5 Trims
4
1
2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO

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