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1990 Saab 900
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 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.
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 | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 19 | 26 | 22 | 404 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Premium | 18 | 26 | 21 | 423 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
21 complaints filed by owners for this model year (4 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1990 Saab 900?
EPA figures for the 1990 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 1990 Saab 900?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1990 Saab 900 in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 1990 Saab 900?
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA for the 1990 Saab 900, most often about: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Vehicle Speed Control, Electrical System. 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.