SAAB 900 1993 Hatchback
This generation of SAAB 900 has been produced from September, 1993 to February, 1998. We can provide information about 8 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This SAAB is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 2.5 litres and power of from 130 to 185 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (4 versions), as well as automatic (4 versions) gearbox.
SAAB 900 1993 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 8.4 to 11.3 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient SAAB 900 1993 hatchback petrol engine version is Saab 900 2.5i V6, consuming 8.4 litres per 100km.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 8.5 seconds has Saab 900 2.0i Turbo version, conversely the tardiest one is Saab 900 2.0i reaching this speed only in 12.5 seconds. The maximum top speed is 230 km/h for the 2.0 petrol 185 hp version (Saab 900 2.0i Turbo) and the 2.0 petrol 185 hp version (Saab 900 2.0i Turbo).
Lenght of SAAB 900 is 464 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - SAAB 900 is about 6 cm longer than Mazda 626 hatchback, but 3 cm shorter than Ford Scorpio hatchback. SAAB 900 gross weight is 1600 kg, which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class.
This SAAB is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 8500 €. According to user reviews, average SAAB 900 repair costs are 35 € per year. Users calculated SAAB 900 1993 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2700 € cost per year and 0.33 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 56%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 25% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of SAAB 900 for your situation and driving habits here! Our review authors managed to sell their SAAB 900 in average time of 7 months. Below you will find more detailed information about SAAB 900 prices and costs.
SAAB 900 modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saab 900 1993 2.0i | 2.0 Petrol | 130 HP | 10.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Saab 900 1993 2.0i | 2.0 Petrol | 130 HP | 11.3 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
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Saab 900 1994 2.0i Turbo
Jan 1994 — Feb 1998 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds |
2.0 Petrol | 185 HP | 10.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Saab 900 1995 2.0i Turbo
Jan 1995 — Feb 1998 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds |
2.0 Petrol | 185 HP | 11.3 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| Saab 900 1993 2.3i | 2.3 Petrol | 150 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Saab 900 1993 2.3i
Most fuel efficient version by real consumption |
2.3 Petrol | 150 HP | 10.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
| Saab 900 1993 2.5i V6 Sep 1993 — Aug 1996 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Saab 900 1993 2.5i V6
Sep 1993 — Sep 1997 Most fuel efficient version |
2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 8.4 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
SAAB 900 safety
During safety testing SAAB 900 has obtained 2 stars from five, which means quite low safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of SAAB 900 is evaluated with two stars, and for pedestrian protection SAAB 900 got two stars.
SAAB 900 prices
SAAB 900 1993 - 1998 hatchback price in Latvia is from 7000 € to 9500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles SAAB 900 price is very high - SAAB 900 is more than two times more expensive then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 1993 - 1998 prices). SAAB 900 high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this SAAB could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.
| Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAAB 900 1993 price | 7000 € | 8500 € | 9500 € |
SAAB 900 total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own SAAB 900? Users calculated SAAB 900 1993 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2700 € cost per year and 0.33 € cost per one kilometer.
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SAAB 900 reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service SAAB 900 reliability is good. In the roadworthiness tests in 2005 defects were detected in an average of only 14.7 percent of SAAB 900 of this generation (on average 10 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 19.7%.
SAAB 900 1993 hatchback features (options)
Percentage of SAAB 900 with corresponding feature (option)
58% Conditioning
51% Heated seats
42% Metallic paint
36% Leather upholstery
28% Sunroof
25% Climate control
21%
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SAAB 900 reviews
Pros: Dynamic. Small investments in repairs.
Cons: Uneconomical, in city around 18 lit. along route consumption 8-9 lit., a small cabin. Air-conditioners failed to fix. Gearbox defect if try to switch manually moves to emergency mode. Periodic battery discharges.
| Purchase year: | 2003 age of car 9 years) | Owned for | 40`000 kilometers (11 years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average fuel consumption: | 13.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) | ||
Would NOT recomend this car to the friend