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1997 Saab 9000

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.

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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 24 18 494
2.3L 4-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 15 24 18 494
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 26 21 423
2.3L 4-cyl Manual 5-spd Regular 18 26 21 423
3.0L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 16 24 19 468

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

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

Campaign 98V139000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAG ALERT LABEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE VISOR WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION."

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

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

Vehicle Speed Control 3 Engine And Engine Cooling 3 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1997 Saab 9000?

EPA figures for the 1997 Saab 9000 reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1997 Saab 9000?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1997 Saab 9000. 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 1997 Saab 9000?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA for the 1997 Saab 9000, most often about: Vehicle Speed Control, Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Hydraulic. 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.