What is the fuel economy of a 1988 Saab 900?

EPA figures for the 1988 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 1988 Saab 900?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1988 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 1988 Saab 900?

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA for the 1988 Saab 900, most often about: Power Train, Visibility, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Saab · 1988

1988 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	18	21	19	468
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	25	21	423
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	19	24	21	423
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	25	21	423
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	18	25	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 88V173000

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

Campaign 88V149000

BOLTS USED IN THE ATTACHMENTS OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM CONTROL ARMS MAY BE DEFECTIVE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

7 complaints filed by owners for this model year. Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Power Train 2 Visibility 1 Electrical System 1

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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.