Saab · 1996

1996 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
2.3L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	16	25	19	468
2.3L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	18	26	21	423
2.5L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	17	23	19	468
2.0L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	15	23	18	494
2.0L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	25	20	444

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 96V077000

DURING STATIC TESTING OF BELT ANCHORAGE POINTS, THE OUTBOARD ATTACHMENT PLATE BEING USED IN THE TESTING DEFORMED AND DETACHED FROM THE SEAT ANCHORAGE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES" AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Campaign 97V046000

CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND.

Campaign 98V038000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY AIMING THE HEADLIGHTING SYSTEM WERE OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

78 complaints filed by owners for this model year (0 involving a crash, 5 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 14 Power Train 13 Engine And Engine Cooling 10

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1996 Saab 900?

EPA figures for the 1996 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 1996 Saab 900?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 1996 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 1996 Saab 900?

Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA for the 1996 Saab 900, most often about: Electrical System, Power Train, Engine And Engine Cooling. 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.