What is the Saab 900?
The Saab 900 was a roomy family car, offered in practical hatchback forms and as a convertible. It sat below the larger 9000 in Saab’s range. The model became closely associated with the brand’s distinctive styling and turbocharged engines.
Generations and engines
The first generation ran from 1984 to 1994. The second followed from 1994 to 1998, bringing a more modern design. Both generations offered petrol engines. In the United States and Canada, listed engine sizes range from 2.0 L to 2.5 L.
How economical is the Saab 900?
In the United States, EPA figures cover model years 1984–1998 and give a best combined rating of 22 MPG. The lowest listed consumption is 10.7 L/100 km under the EPA procedure. In Canada, NRCan figures cover 1995–1998 and give a lowest result of 11.1 L/100 km on the 5-cycle test. EPA and Canadian 5-cycle results use different procedures, so they are not direct comparisons.
Where was the Saab 900 sold?
In the United States, EPA figures span 1984–1998; Canadian NRCan figures span 1995–1998. Listed petrol engine sizes in both markets range from 2.0 L to 2.5 L.
Questions and answers
What body styles did the Saab 900 have?
The 900 was offered as a hatchback and a convertible.
When did the Saab 900 generations run?
The first generation ran from 1984 to 1994, followed by the second generation from 1994 to 1998.
What is the Saab 900’s best combined EPA rating?
The best combined EPA rating is 22 MPG.

