What is the fuel economy of a 1987 Saab 900?

EPA figures for the 1987 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 1987 Saab 900?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1987 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 1987 Saab 900?

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA for the 1987 Saab 900, most often about: Tires, Engine And Engine Cooling, Visibility. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Saab · 1987

1987 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	17	20	18	494
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	17	20	18	494
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	17	20	18	494
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	18	24	20	444
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	18	24	20	444
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	18	24	21	423
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	18	24	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 87V013000

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

Campaign 88V173000

WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE AGAINST SHARP EDGES UNDER THE DASHBOARD AND AGAINST A SUPPORT UNDER THE REAR SEAT (1988 MODELS ONLY).

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

12 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Tires 3 Engine And Engine Cooling 3 Visibility 3

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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.