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1984 Saab 900

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.

The Saab 900 is a compact car respectively mid-sized automobile produced by Swedish manufacturer Saab from 1978 until 1998 in two generations: the first from 1978 to 1993, and the second from 1993 to 1998.

Saab 900
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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 21 18 494
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 20 18 494
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 26 21 423
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 24 20 444
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 21 18 494
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 16 20 18 494
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 26 21 423
2.0L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 17 24 20 444

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 85V036000

THE ELECTRICAL CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR CAN RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE FLUID PIPE ATTACHED TO THE LEFT INNER WHEELHOUSE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: RUBBING WILL EVENTUALLY DAMAGE THE CABLE INSULATION AND RESULT IN A SHORT

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

4 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 2 Fuel System, Gasoline 1 Power Train 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1984 Saab 900?

EPA figures for the 1984 Saab 900 reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1984 Saab 900?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1984 Saab 900. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1984 Saab 900?

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA for the 1984 Saab 900, most often about: Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.