Saab 900 first generation

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The Saab 900 first generation (1984–1994): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 27 versions in the United States.

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,680–4,940 mm RDW	–	4,680–4,940 mm
Width	1,690–1,700 mm RDW	–	1,690 mm
Height	1,420 mm RDW	–	1,400–1,425 mm
Wheelbase	2,520–2,530 mm RDW	–	2,517 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,145–1,341 kg RDW	–	–
Mass in running order	1,245–1,441 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,640–1,830 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,500 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	500 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	4–5 RDW	–	–
Doors	2–4 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	283–680 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,152–3,115 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	185–190 km/h RDW	–	–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
13 years and older	69.7% (68.4–71.0)	69.2%	4,815

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Brakes	32.1%	36.4%
Noise, emissions and leaks	31.4%	17.1%
Suspension	28.0%	41.6%
Body, chassis and structure	24.6%	18.6%
Lights and electrics	22.6%	28.8%
Tyres	17.3%	31.2%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

158 complaints for model years 1984–1994. 14 crashes · 16 fires · 9 injuries

Engine 34
Electrical system 27

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 27 versions of the Saab 900 first generation

Show all 27 versions

United States 27 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 version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1994–1997(FFS) · (FFS), SIL · B234I3 (FFS), SIL and 1 more trim	2.3 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1994–1995(FFS)	2.5 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1994(FFS), 2MODE CLKUP FW	2.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1994(FFS), 2MODE CLKUP FW	2.5 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1990–1993(FFS,TRBO), SIL · (SPG) (FFS,TRBO), SIL	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1989–1993(FFS,TRBO), SIL	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	20–21 MPG (11.2–11.8 L/100 km) EPA	263–276 g/km
1985–1993(FFS,TRBO)	2.0 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	17–19 MPG (12.4–13.8 L/100 km) EPA	291–325 g/km
1991–1993(FFS), SIL	2.1 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1991–1993(FFS)	2.1 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA	291–307 g/km
1989–1991(FFS,TRBO), SIL · (FFS), SIL	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
1987–1990B202 (FFS) · B202 (FFS,TRBO) · B201 (FFS) and 3 more trims	2.0 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1988(B201) (FFS), SIL	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1988(B202) (FFS,TRBO)	2.0 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1988(B202) (FFS,TRBO), SIL	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1988(B202) (FFS), SIL · (B202) (FFS,TRBO), SIL	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1986–1987(FFS,TRBO), SIL · B202 (FFS,TRBO), SIL · B202 (FFS), SIL	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1987B202 (FFS,TRBO), SIL · B201 (FFS), SIL	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1987B202 (FFS,TRBO)	2.0 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1985–1986(FFS)	2.0 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
198616-VALVE (FFS), SIL	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1986(FFS), SIL	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1985(FFS)	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1985(FFS,TRBO)	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model	2.0 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1984(FFS,TRBO) · (FFS,TRBO) CA model	2.0 L	Petrol	3-speed automatic	–	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	–	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1984(FFS,TRBO) · (FFS,TRBO) CA model	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	–	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km

Similar models from other brands

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