Saab · 1986

1986 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.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	16	20	18	494
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	17	21	18	494
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	18	22	19	468
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	18	24	20	444
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	26	21	423

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 86V057000

THE BOLT IN THE UPPER STEERING COLUMN U-JOINT CLAMP MAY HAVE BEEN OVER TORQUED AND MAY BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A BROKEN U-JOINT CLAMP MAY ALLOW THE STEERING SHAFT TO PULL OUT OF THE JOINT AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.

Campaign 87V013000

THE FUEL HOSE BETWEEN THE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND THE INJECTOR FUEL RAIL MAY RUPTURE DUE TO STRESS.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

18 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 6 Engine And Engine Cooling 5 Tires 2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1986 Saab 900?

EPA figures for the 1986 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 1986 Saab 900?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1986 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 1986 Saab 900?

Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA for the 1986 Saab 900, most often about: Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Tires. 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.