Saab 900

About

The Saab 900 is a mid-sized automobile produced by Swedish manufacturer Saab from 1978 until 1998 in two generations: the first from 1978 to 1994, and the second from 1994 to 1998.

Photo & info: Wikipedia

Specifications

From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.

Drivetrain: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Class: Compact executive car (D)
Assembly: 🇸🇪 Sweden
Predecessor: Saab 99
Successor: Saab 9-3

Generations

Saab 900 NG1994–1998

Photos

Real cars from Wikimedia Commons — colours and trims as photographed.

1979 · Turbo

Turbo · red

Hatchback

Photos: Wikimedia Commons — click any for full resolution & licence.

By year

Trims, economy and safety change year to year — pick one (US market).

1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

Trim · engine	Drive	MPG comb (city/hwy)	CO₂ g/mi	Fuel cost
Auto 3-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, (FFS,TRBO)	Front-Wheel Drive	19 (17/22)	468	$3,550/yr
Auto 3-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, (FFS)	Front-Wheel Drive	18 (17/20)	494	$3,750/yr
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, (FFS), SIL	Front-Wheel Drive	22 (19/26)	404	$3,050/yr
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, (FFS,TRBO), SIL	Front-Wheel Drive	21 (19/26)	423	$3,900/yr
Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, (FFS,TRBO), SIL	Front-Wheel Drive	22 (19/26)	404	$3,050/yr

Economy & emissionsTurbo / SCCompact Cars

$3,250

more over 5 yrs vs. avg

13.5

Barrels/yr

Recalls & complaints

Recalls: 2 · Complaints: 30 · Investigations: 10

Visibility
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A REVERSE CURRENT MIGHT FLOW THROUGH A WIRE CABLE BETWEEN THE AIR RECIRCULATION SWITCH AND A MICROSWITCH.
Fuel system, gasoline
FUEL FILTER MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION CONCERNING LEAKAGE CRITERIA DUE TO LOW TEMPERATURE DURING THE GLUING PROCESS.

Top recall areas: Visibility · Fuel system, gasoline

Investigations: Rear Toe Link May Separate · Automated Driving System (ADS) conflict avoidance, driving behavior competence and assertiveness · Front Steering Knuckle Fractures

Trims & economy: fueleconomy.gov · recalls & rating: NHTSA

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Reviews & research

Independent reviews, news and owner communities — off-site.

Video reviews

Road tests & walkarounds on YouTube

Expert reviews

Edmunds, Car and Driver, MotorTrend & more

News

Latest coverage and updates

Owner community

Real-world ownership on Reddit

Full history

The complete Wikipedia entry

For sale

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Maintenance & ownership

Check the Saab 900's recall history, investigations and owner complaints at NHTSA — the best free read on reliability and what tends to go wrong before you buy.

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The universe

Coming: a full spec sheet, and a drivable 3D model of the 900 on any road in the rTracer atlas.

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