Saab 900

19841997 · 75 configurations

Lowest
17
Average
20
Best
22

The Saab 900 has been tested by the EPA across 75 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 1997. Over this period, the 900 has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 17 MPG to 22 MPG, with an overall average of 20 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1997
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1997
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
1997
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172520MPG
1997
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1997
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1996
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
1996
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1996
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1996
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1996
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172520MPG
1995
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1995
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182620MPG
1995
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1995
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
1995
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG
1994
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1994
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1994
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1994
2.5L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG
1993
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300172118MPG
1993
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1993
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182521MPG
1993
2.1L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300162018MPG
1993
2.1L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1992
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172119MPG
1992
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1992
2.1L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172119MPG
1992
2.1L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1991
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172219MPG
1991
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
1991
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700192622MPG
1991
2.1L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300172018MPG
1991
2.1L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1990
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172219MPG
1990
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300172018MPG
1990
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
1990
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700192622MPG
1990
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700192622MPG
1990
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
1989
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172219MPG
1989
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300172018MPG
1989
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700192622MPG
1989
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300192621MPG
1989
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700192622MPG
1988
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300172018MPG
1988
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300172018MPG
1988
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150182119MPG
1988
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850192521MPG
1988
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300192421MPG
1988
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850192521MPG
1988
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182521MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300172018MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300172018MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300172018MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,450182420MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182421MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182421MPG
1986
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300162018MPG
1986
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300172118MPG
1986
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150182219MPG
1986
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1986
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850192621MPG
1985
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,500161917MPG
1985
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300162118MPG
1985
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1985
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300172118MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300162018MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300172118MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300162018MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1984
2L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG

Historical Efficiency

1997
21
1996
21
1995
21
1994
21
1993
21
1992
21
1991
22
1990
22
1989
22
1988
21
1987
21
1986
21
1985
21
1984
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (900) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Saab 900. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Saab Saab 99/99E/900 grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
16
Total Deaths
12

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
6.3%
Fire Occurrence
6.3%
Speeding Involved
12.5%
DUI Involved
12.5%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

62%
Front
23%
Side
15%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2022
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
0
Deaths/Crash
0.00
2020
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2019
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2018
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2017
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2016
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2015
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2014
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

1997
1
1996
1
1995
3
1994
8
1989
2
1988
1
1987
1
1986
2
1985
1
1984
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory