Saab 9000

19861998 · 55 configurations

Lowest
18
Average
20
Best
22

The Saab 9000 has been tested by the EPA across 55 different configurations spanning model years 1986 through 1998. Over this period, the 9000 has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 18 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
1998
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162418MPG
1998
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182521MPG
1997
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152418MPG
1997
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152418MPG
1997
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1997
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1997
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1996
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1996
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152418MPG
1996
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1996
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
1995
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
1995
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1995
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
1995
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1995
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1995
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1994
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1994
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152418MPG
1994
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
1994
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1994
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172520MPG
1993
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1993
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1993
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1993
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000172520MPG
1993
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,300172621MPG
1992
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1992
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1992
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1992
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1991
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1991
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1991
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,150172319MPG
1991
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1990
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162219MPG
1990
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1990
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1990
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850192621MPG
1990
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1990
2.3L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1989
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1989
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1989
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700192622MPG
1989
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,700192622MPG
1988
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1988
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1988
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1988
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850192421MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1987
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1986
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,850192621MPG

Historical Efficiency

1998
21
1997
21
1996
21
1995
21
1994
21
1993
21
1992
20
1991
20
1990
21
1989
22
1988
21
1987
21
1986
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (9000) 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 9000. 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 9000 grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
5
Total Deaths
6

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
20.0%
Fire Occurrence
0.0%
Speeding Involved
20.0%
DUI Involved
20.0%
Primary Impact Zone

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

100%
Front
0%
Side
0%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2022
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2015
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2014
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
1.33

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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

Historical Severity Timeline

1997
1
1994
1
1993
1
1992
4
1991
1
1989
1
1988
2
1986
2
Critical
Moderate
Advisory