What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Saab 900?

EPA figures for the 1985 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 1985 Saab 900?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1985 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 1985 Saab 900?

Owners have filed 1 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Saab 900, most often about: Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Saab · 1985

1985 Saab 900

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

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	16	19	17	523
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	16	21	18	494
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	23	19	468
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	18	26	21	423

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 85V060000

THE FLEXIBLE FUEL HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN TURNED OUT OF ITS NORMAL POSITION AND HAVE A SHARP BEND OR TWIST NEAR ONE OF ITS FITTINGS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD LEAD TO HOSE RUPTURE, FUEL LEAKAGE, AND POSSIBLY A FIRE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

1 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 1

Decode this car's VIN All Saab models

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.