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Saab 9-3 Real World MPG
48 messages, Last post on May 19, 2013 at 7:53 PM
You are in the Saab 9-3 Forum.What is this discussion about? Saab 9-3, Fuel Efficiency (MPG), Coupe, Convertible, Sedan, Wagon
#41 of 48 Re: Regular vs Premium gasoline? [paa] by jski127
Sep 23, 2009 (5:46 pm)
Replying to: paa (Sep 17, 2007 7:03 pm)
I have an '05 93 linear. I usually burn reg. gas 87 octane. I average 28.5 mpg combination city and highway. Over the road about 32. When I us unleaded Plus the mileage increases to about 29.4 and highway 33 - 34. The car has a little less pick up with regular. For the difference of $ 1.40 per tank I generally will use the plus.
#42 of 48 Sportcombi MPG by samara
Dec 09, 2009 (10:25 pm)
Looking for real world MPG information on a 2008 or 2009 Saab 9-3 Sportcombi 2.0T with 6 speed manual. For those driving manuals what has been your experience?- fefer (Sep 20, 2011 9:04 pm)
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#43 of 48 saab 9-3 convert 1999 bad gas mileage by Ron by rondo5
Jul 23, 2010 (3:49 am)
I have the car about 3 years. It has 62k miles and is used less than 3k a year in mixed driving. It seems to run perfectly and has been tuned. It does have a very very slight hesitation on takeoff. It gets about 15 mpg since I got it. I've reset the sid many times. I use mid-grade fuel. Any ideas?#44 of 48 Re: Regular vs Premium gasoline? [haasker] by fefer
Sep 20, 2011 (8:39 pm)
Replying to: haasker (Jan 02, 2009 3:32 pm)
Yes, the 9-3 (I have an '08 2.0T) runs well with regular gas (87 octane), but like me, you may pay a price in the long run. My check engine light came on after 106,000 km and the car seemed to have reduced power and abnormal vibration. My mechanic informed me that the fuel injectors were extremely dirty and clogged. He highly recommeded using premium, not for the high octane, but the better quality gas which contains additives to keep the injectors working properly. Repairs cost me $400. I now use premium only. I'll pay about $350 more per year for premium, but this will be outweighed by the fuel savings and less frequent trips to the mechanic.
#45 of 48 Re: Sportcombi MPG [samara] by fefer
Sep 20, 2011 (9:04 pm)
Replying to: samara (Dec 09, 2009 10:25 pm)
I have a 2008 9-3 2.0T with 6-sp manual. Most driving is highway (90%) and I cruise around 80-85 mph. I'm getting 30MPG on regular gas. I'm now using premium because poor quality gas from 87 octane clogged up the fuel injectors.
#46 of 48 Re: Sportcombi MPG by samara
Nov 18, 2011 (8:51 am)
Finally got an '08 9-3 2.0T Sportcombi 6sp manual. I have owned a Subaru, Honda, and Acura, but none of those cars ever delivered the fuel economy and utility I'm now getting with my Saab. I average 31 mpg consistently and my best tank so far was 34 mpg and I managed to squeeze just over 500 miles out of a tank. Driving is about 80% hwy
70 mph with cruise control.
#47 of 48 Re: [rivets]Realworld MPG by swedlander
May 21, 2012 (8:42 pm)
Replying to: rivets (Oct 09, 2008 6:29 pm)
Very useful info collected with dedication and understanding of variables... Thnx
I just bought a 2001 SAAB 93, its 2.2L turbo behave better and more efficiently than Volvo 1.9 L turbo 2000/V40
#48 of 48 Sportcombi MPG Update by samara
May 19, 2013 (7:53 pm)
I have now put 78K miles (still 80% highway) on my '08 2.0T Sportcombi. Since my last update, my best tank hit 35 mpg on a road trip through the Mohave desert with A/C on and steady cruise control at 70 mph. Besides the impressive fuel economy, my maintenance cost/mile is $0.06 (all repairs, oil changes, spark plugs/filters, light bulbs, tires, brakes, etc) which is almost 2 cents/mile lower than what I spent on my Honda and Acura, and 3 times lower then my Jetta. So far my largest repair bill was to replace the A/C condenser at 80K miles for $650 (parts and labor). It's a shame these reliable cars are no longer being made so will have to hang on this one for a while.To POST a message, please
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