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2008 Saab 9-3 Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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2008 Saab 9-3: Quick Overview

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2008 Saab 9-3 Specifications

Vehicle Information
Year 2008
Make Saab
Model 9-3
Trim -
Style 2.0-T
Type 20T
Category Subcompact Car
Manufacturing Details
Made In Sweden
Manufacturing City TROLLHATTAN
Dimensions
Doors 4-Door
Curb Weight 3175 pounds
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating -
Overall Height 56.6 inches
Overall Length 182.9 inches
Overall Width 69.3 inches
Wheelbase Length 105.3 inches
Standard Seating 4
Engine & Performance
Engine 2.0-L I4
Engine Size 2L
Engine Cylinders 4
Transmission 5-Speed Automatic
Transmission Type Automatic
Transmission Speeds 5-Speed
Drivetrain Front-Wheel Drive
Additional Features
Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS
Steering Type -
Pricing
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) $39,955
Invoice Price $38,077
Delivery Charges $745

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2008 Saab 9-3 Prices and Market Value

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2008 Saab 9-3 Cost of Ownership

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2008 Saab 9-3 Fuel Efficiency

Fuel Type Gasoline
Fuel Capacity 23 gallons
City Mileage 19 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage 26 miles/gallon

2008 Saab 9-3 Safety Rating

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Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint Ratings Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test Results Good
Side Impact Test Results Good

2008 Saab 9-3 Recalls & Defects

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump
Recall date 2011-02-28
Recall no. 11e009000
Source NHTSA
Summary TI Automotive IS Recalling Certain Fuel Pumps, Part Numbers Tu456 and Tu303, Sold Under Various Brand Names AS Aftermarket and Replacement Equipment FOR THE Motor Vehicles Listed Above. THE Defective Fuel Pump MAY Seize, Stopping THE Fuel Flow TO THE Engine Creating A Stalling Condition.
Consequence A Vehicle Crash Could Occur Should THE Engine Stall While IN Use.
Remedy TI Automotive Will Notify Owners OF Record and Will Replace ANY Defective Fuel Pump With A NEW or Reworked Fuel Pump Free OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON February 22, 2011. Owners MAY Contact TI Automotive AT 1-866-867-3759 or LOG ON TO Www.recallresponse.com.
Notes This Recall Only Pertains TO Aftermarket and Replacement Fuel Pumps and HAS NO Relation TO ANY Original Equipment Installed ON Vehicles Manufactured BY General Motors.owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO <A Href=http://Www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Seat Belts:front:retractor
Recall date 2014-06-12
Recall no. 14v318000
Source NHTSA
Summary 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.
Consequence IN THE Event OF A Crash, A Seat Belt That HAS NOT Retracted MAY NOT Properly Restrain THE Seat Occupant, Increasing Their Risk OF Injury.
Remedy GM Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Driver's Seat Belt Retractor, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON October 6, 2015. Owners MAY Contact Saab Customer Service AT 1-800-955-9007. Gm's Number FOR This Recall IS 14222. Note: Special Coverage 10086 Will Replace THE Passenger Side Seat Belt Retractor IF IT Fails, Free OF Charge, FOR THE Life OF THE Vehicle.
Notes Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
AIR Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
Recall date 2016-02-03
Recall no. 16v063000
Source NHTSA
Summary 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 Driver's Frontal AIR Bag, Excessive Internal Pressure MAY Cause THE Inflator TO Rupture.
Consequence IN THE Event OF A Crash Necessitating Deployment OF THE Driver's Frontal AIR Bag, THE Inflator Could Rupture With Metal Fragments Striking THE Driver or Other Occupants Resulting IN Serious Injury or Death.
Remedy GM Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Driver's Frontal AIR BAG Inflator ON Saab 9-3 and 9-5 Vehicles and Will Replace THE Driver's Frontal Airbag Module ON Saturn Astra Vehicles, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON March 1, 2017. Owners MAY Contact Saab Customer Service AT 1-800-955-9007 or Saturn Customer Service AT 1-800-553-6000. Gm's Number FOR This Recall IS 28810.
Notes Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.

2008 Saab 9-3 Insurance

Insurance for a 2008 Saab 9-3 is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a 20T with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.

How Does the 2008 Saab 9-3 Compare to Other 20T?

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