Saab 9-3 2002
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2002 Saab 9-3, manufacturered by Fuji Heavy Industries U.s.a., Inc. (c/o Subaru Of America).
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Midsize Cars Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar).
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Saab | JF4 YS3 | Premium |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 17 - 20 MPG | 26 - 30 MPG | 370.29 - 444.35 g/mile |
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Sub-models: - Saab 9-3 - 9-3 Turbo - 9-3 Viggen - 9-3 Convertible - 9-3 Viggen Convertible -
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What is the MPG of a 2002 Saab 9-3?
- The 2002 Saab 9-3 has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 17 - 20 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 26 - 30 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 2002 Saab 9-3?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 2002 Saab 9-3 can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 2002 Saab 9-3?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 2002 Saab 9-3 is $3150.
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Where is the 2002 Saab 9-3 produced?
- The 2002 Saab 9-3 is produced in Trollhattan TrollhÄttan Municipality, Sweden.
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Are there recalls for the 2002 Saab 9-3?
- There are 11 recall(s) for the 2002 Saab 9-3, additional information is below.
- 2L 4 cylinder 4-speed automatic
- 2L 4 cylinder 5-speed manual
- 2.3L 4 cylinder 5-speed manual
Recall 45526 [USA]: Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage. if an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.
Recall 61995 [USA]: Overheating of the igbt occurs most often at engine start-up, but it may also occur while the engine is running. engine stalling may occur, which could result in a crash.
Recall 55889 [USA]: Over time, this could cause the fuel lines to loosen from the pump resulting in fuel leakage. if an ignition source were present, the fuel may ignite resulting in a vehicle fire.
Recall 2708 [USA]: The nut could loosen and fall off resulting in a sudden reduction or loss of steering control.
Recall R/2005/021 [UK]: Fuel pump mounted pipe retaining tabs may fail
Recall R/2006/047 [UK]: Reduced braking performance
Recall 2007059 [Canada]: Fuel supply
Recall 2005271 [Canada]: Electrical
Recall 2004427 [Canada]: Fuel supply
Recall 2002095 [Canada]: Brakes
Recall 2001235 [Canada]: Steering
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Automatic 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive 9-3
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details B205R Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 2MODE CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details B205R Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 27 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 22 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 90 Vehicle record id 17748 Model name (carline) 9-3 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 23.1993 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 37.5651 EPA vehicle size class Midsize Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 2MODE CLKUP If t, this vehicle is turbocharged T Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive 9-3
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details B205R Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 12.3962 City mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details B205R Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2750 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 30 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 22 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 90 Vehicle record id 17749 Model name (carline) 9-3 Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 25.5622 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 41.6952 EPA vehicle size class Midsize Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL If t, this vehicle is turbocharged T Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 4-spd Front-Wheel Drive 9-3 Convertible
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details B205R Transmission Automatic 4-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 2MODE CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details B205R Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3150 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 27 Vehicle record id 17457 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 Model name (carline) 9-3 Convertible Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 80 Transmission Automatic 4-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 23.1993 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 37.5651 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details 2MODE CLKUP If t, this vehicle is turbocharged T Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive 9-3 Convertible
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details B205R Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 12.3962 City mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 24 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details B205R Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2750 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 30 Vehicle record id 17458 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 Model name (carline) 9-3 Convertible Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 80 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 25.5622 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 41.6952 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -4000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL If t, this vehicle is turbocharged T Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive 9-3 Viggen
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details B235R Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.8755 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details B235R Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3300 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Hatchback luggage volume (cubic feet) 22 Hatchback passenger volume (cubic feet) 90 Vehicle record id 17750 Model name (carline) 9-3 Viggen Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.4347 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 35.7386 EPA vehicle size class Midsize Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6750 If t, this vehicle is turbocharged T Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive 9-3 Viggen Convertible
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details B235R Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6750 Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.8755 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.3 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details B235R Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 3300 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Premium Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Premium Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Vehicle record id 17459 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 Model name (carline) 9-3 Viggen Convertible Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 80 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.4347 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 35.7386 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -6750 If t, this vehicle is turbocharged T Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
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139 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Additional Error Text | In the Possible values section, the Numeric value before the : indicates the position in error and the values after the : indicate the possible values that are allowed in this position. Unused position(s): 8; |
| Air Bag Loc Front | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Air Bag Loc Side | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Body Class | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback |
| Doors | 5 |
| Error Code | 4,14 |
| Error Text | 4 - VIN corrected, error in one position only (indicated by ! in Suggested VIN), multiple matches found; 14 - Unable to provide information for some of the characters in the VIN, based on the manufacturer submission. |
| Make | SAAB |
| MakeID | 572 |
| Manufacturer | SAAB CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufacturer Id | 1137 |
| Model | 9-3 |
| ModelID | 2992 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| NCSA Body Type | 5-door/4-door hatchback |
| NCSA Make | Saab |
| NCSA Model | 9-3/9-3X |
| Plant City | TROLLHATTAN |
| Plant Company Name | Saab |
| Plant Country | SWEDEN |
| Plant State | TROLLHÄTTAN MUNICIPALITY |
| Possible Values | (8:AEGHKSYZ) |
| Series | SE w/Dual Airbags |
| SuggestedVIN | YS3DF55!922030994 |
| Transmission Speeds | 5 |
| Transmission Style | Manual/Standard |
| VIN | YS3DF55D922030994 |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20191123 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saab 9-3. When the contact attempted to utilize the seat belt, the retractor failed and would not operate. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that there was a recall placed on certain types of saab vehicles for the same failure. The contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 14v318000 (seat belts). The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the recall was only related to 2004-2011 models. The contact spoke with mayors saab (6001 northern boulevard, woodside, ny 11377, (718) 274-2300) and jim ellis audi of marietta (1715 cobb pkwy s, marietta, ga 30060-9253, 770-590-4450) and was informed that the parts to repair the vehicle were not available. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 184,000.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20160207 |
Saab 9-3 2002 frequently will not start even though it has new battery and newer alternator- may be ignition discharge module.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20150916 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saab 9-3. While in park, there were strong fuel fumes emitting from the exterior of the vehicle. The contact noticed that there was fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the tab attached to the fuel pump and the fuel lines fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 07v087000 (fuel system, gasoline) but the vin was not included. The failure mileage was 65,000.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20150104 |
Seat belt retractor cable broke. Can no longer buckle seat. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20150102 |
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 saab 9.3. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the driver's side seat belt cable separated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that seat belt assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20141214 |
My 2002 saab 9-3 convertible starts fine once it start moving goes off,then i starts it again,then when i stop it goes off and keep on doing it again and again. The first time i had the idea it was cold,but i noticed it doesn't matter it do it every time i stop at any light or stop sign,then i called the manufacturer number 1800-9559007 they asked me for the vin # [xxx] the customer service representative told me that vehicle doesn't have any recalls they can't do anything about it,then i told her if my vehicle is suffering the same problems in the recall description it should be repaired by the manufacturer,but she told me that unless your vehicle gets on fire or accident they can't include it in any recalls. They should do something about it since this is a manufacturer problem according to the rest of vehicles included in the recalls,then she told me she checked my vehicle vin number again and that repair was done,but my car is just giving me that problem constantly. What can i do. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(b)(6). *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20140610 |
My dic failed for a second time! I hear its an extremely common issue with these vehicles. *js
| No | No | N | None | None | 20121129 |
I just purchased my 2002 saab 9-3 from karz and more in longview wa. In november 2012 and drove about one mile went into a store came out and the vehicle would not start. The thermostat and the ignition coil pack were bad. Replaced the thermostat just once and the ignition coil pack twice. Car is still not running i have died on the freeway, in town, too many times to even count the car will start with a jump but wont run for very long before it dies. Frustrated and at my witts end! Had a full diagnostic....Showed nothing no one seems to know the problem. Its ran about a week since i have had the car ugh! *js
| No | No | N | None | None | 20121019 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saab 93. The contact stated that all of the automatic door locks would activate independently as soon the doors were opened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 117,000.
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| YS3DF78C827009667 | 2002 | 9-3 | NYSTAD , FINLAND |
| YS3DF75C127002340 | 2002 | 9-3 | NYSTAD , FINLAND |
| YS3DF55D922030994 | 2002 | 9-3 | TROLLHATTAN TROLLHÄTTAN MUNICIPALITY, SWEDEN |
| YS3DF75C227001925 | 2002 | 9-3 | NYSTAD , FINLAND |
| YS3DF78K827004377 | 2002 | 9-3 | NYSTAD , FINLAND |
| YS3DF74R927651183 | 2002 | 9-3 | NYSTAD , FINLAND |
| YS3DF75H927018510 | 2002 | 9-3 | NYSTAD , FINLAND |
| YS3DF78C427008726 | 2002 | 9-3 | NYSTAD , FINLAND |
| YS3DF75K427009256 | 2002 | 9-3 | NYSTAD , FINLAND |
| YS3DH55K322039439 | 2002 | 9-3 | TROLLHATTAN TROLLHÄTTAN MUNICIPALITY, SWEDEN |
| YS3DH78K127002240 | 2002 | 9-3 | NYSTAD , FINLAND |
| YS3DF55C522022138 | 2002 | 9-3 | TROLLHATTAN TROLLHÄTTAN MUNICIPALITY, SWEDEN |
| YS3DF78K927007711 | 2002 | 9-3 | NYSTAD , FINLAND |
| YS3DH78K527001737 | 2002 | 9-3 | NYSTAD , FINLAND |
| YS3DF55C522040970 | 2002 | 9-3 | TROLLHATTAN TROLLHÄTTAN MUNICIPALITY, SWEDEN |
| YS3DD75C627017258 | 2002 | 9-3 | NYSTAD , FINLAND |
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