What is the fuel economy of a 1989 Saab 900?

EPA figures for the 1989 Saab 900 reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1989 Saab 900?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1989 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 1989 Saab 900?

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA for the 1989 Saab 900, most often about: Engine And Engine Cooling, Visibility, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Saab · 1989

1989 Saab 900

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	17	22	19	468
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 3-spd	Regular	17	20	18	494
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	26	22	404
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	19	26	21	423
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	26	22	404

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 88V185000

FUEL FILTER MAY NOT MEET THE SPECIFICATION CONCERNING LEAKAGE CRITERIA DUE TO LOW TEMPERATURE DURING THE GLUING PROCESS.

Campaign 89V104000

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, A REVERSE CURRENT MIGHT FLOW THROUGH A WIRE CABLE BETWEEN THE AIR RECIRCULATION SWITCH AND A MICROSWITCH.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

20 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Engine And Engine Cooling 3 Visibility 2 Power Train 2

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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.