Saab 900

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.

Technical data
Manufacturer	General
Production	From 1978
Body type	Sedan

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Saab 900 (from registration data). 12 variants.

Engine variants for Saab 900
Engine	Fuel	Transmission	Top speed	Economy	Model year
2.0 l · 4-cyl	Petrol	Manual	–	11.5 l/100 km	1984
2.0 l · 4-cyl	Petrol	Automatic	–	13.1 l/100 km	1984
2.0 l · 4-cyl	Petrol	Automatic	–	12.9 l/100 km	1985–1993
2.0 l · 4-cyl	Petrol	Manual	–	11.3 l/100 km	1985–1997
2.0 l · 4-cyl	Petrol	Manual	–	11.3 l/100 km	1987–1993
2.0 l · 4-cyl	Petrol	Automatic	–	12.7 l/100 km	1996–1997
2.1 l · 4-cyl	Petrol	Manual	–	11.8 l/100 km	1991–1993
2.1 l · 4-cyl	Petrol	Automatic	–	12.8 l/100 km	1991–1993
2.3 l · 4-cyl	Petrol	Manual	–	11.2 l/100 km	1994–1997
2.3 l · 4-cyl	Petrol	Automatic	–	12.1 l/100 km	1994–1997
2.5 l · 6-cyl	Petrol	Automatic	–	12.2 l/100 km	1994–1997
2.5 l · 6-cyl	Petrol	Manual	–	12.4 l/100 km	1994–1995

Source: EPA (US). Fuel economy converted to l/100 km.

Generations

← Predecessor: Saab 99 Successor: Saab 9-3 →

Other Saab models

Saab 9-X Air Saab 9-X Biohybrid Saab 9-3 Saab 9-3 Cabriolet Saab 9-3 Sport-Hatch Saab 9-3 SportHatch All Saab →

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Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 69% of Saab 900s pass their MOT test first time, based on 2,507 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Saab 900 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Saab recalls.