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Saab 900

Saab 900
Photo: Bene Riobó / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

The official data lists 75 versions of the Saab 900 (1984–1998), in the United States and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data
1984–1998
Markets
United States, Canada
Engines
2.0 L to 2.5 L
Fuels
Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States)
10.7 L/100 km (EPA)
Lowest consumption (Canada)
11.1 L/100 km (5-cycle)

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.

900 first generation (1984–1994)

Saab 900 first generation
Photo: IFCAR / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

References: en.wikipedia.org, saabmuseum.com

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900 second generation (1994–1998)

Saab 900 second generation
Photo: Bene Riobó / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Model codes: GM2900 · References: en.wikipedia.org

United States 21 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1998B204L3 FFS,TURBO, 2MODE2.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1998B204L3 FFS,TURBO, SIL2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1998B234I3, SIL2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1998B204L3 FFS,TURBO, SIL2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1998B234I3, SIL2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1998B234I3, 2MODE2.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1997B204L3 (FFS,TRBO), 2MODE CLKUP2.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1997B204L3 (FFS,TRBO), SIL2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1994–1997(FFS) · (FFS), SIL · B234I3 (FFS), SIL and 1 more trim2.3 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1997B234I3 (FFS), 2MODE CLKUP2.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1996–1997B258I3 (FFS), 2MODE CLKUP · B258I3 (FFS), 2MODE CLKUP2.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1996B204L3 (FFS,TRBO), 2MODE CLKUP2.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
1996B204L3 (FFS,TRBO), SIL2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1996B234I3 (FFS), 2MODE CLKUP2.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1995(FFS,TRBO), SIL2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1995(FFS,TRBO), SIL2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
1995(FFS)2.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1994–1995(FFS)2.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1995(FFS)2.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1994(FFS), 2MODE CLKUP FW2.3 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
1994(FFS), 2MODE CLKUP FW2.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km

Canada 18 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1998Mid-size2.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.5 L/100 km 5-cycle288 g/km
1998Mid-size2.0 LPetrol5-speed manual11.5 L/100 km 5-cycle265 g/km
1998Mid-size2.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle267 g/km
1998Mid-size2.3 LPetrol5-speed manual11.1 L/100 km 5-cycle255 g/km
1996–1997Mid-size · Subcompact2.0 LPetrol5-speed manual11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle271 g/km
1997Mid-size2.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.0 L/100 km 5-cycle299 g/km
1997Mid-size2.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle271 g/km
1997Mid-size2.3 LPetrol5-speed manual11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle262 g/km
1997Mid-size2.5 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.3 L/100 km 5-cycle283 g/km
1996Mid-size · Subcompact2.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.1 L/100 km 5-cycle278 g/km
1996Mid-size · Subcompact2.3 LPetrol5-speed manual11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle274 g/km
1996Mid-size · Subcompact2.5 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle281 g/km
1995Mid-size · Subcompact2.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.6 L/100 km 5-cycle290 g/km
1995Mid-size · Subcompact2.0 LPetrol5-speed manual11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle267 g/km
1995Mid-size · Subcompact2.3 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.6 L/100 km 5-cycle267 g/km
1995Mid-size · Subcompact2.3 LPetrol5-speed manual11.2 L/100 km 5-cycle258 g/km
1995Mid-size · Subcompact2.5 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.8 L/100 km 5-cycle271 g/km
1995Mid-size · Subcompact2.5 LPetrol5-speed manual12.5 L/100 km 5-cycle288 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.