SAAB 900 1984 Hatchback
Dynamic. Small investments in repairs.
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This generation of SAAB 900 has been produced from September, 1984 to September, 1993. We can provide information about 15 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This SAAB is available with eight petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 2.1 litres and power of from 100 to 175 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (9 versions), as well as automatic (6 versions) gearbox.
SAAB 900 1984 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 9.5 to 11 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient SAAB 900 1984 hatchback petrol engine version is Saab 900 Turbo 16, consuming 9.5 litres per 100km.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 8.7 seconds has Saab 900 Turbo 16 version, conversely the tardiest one is Saab 900 reaching this speed only in 14 seconds. The maximum top speed is 205 km/h for the 2.0 petrol 175 hp version (Saab 900 Turbo 16).
Lenght of SAAB 900 is 471 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - SAAB 900 is about 4 cm longer than Ford Scorpio hatchback. SAAB 900 gross weight is 1500 kg, which is about 10 percent lighter than the average for this age and class.
This SAAB is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 3800 €. Users calculated SAAB 900 1984 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2500 € cost per year and 0.39 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 50%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 23% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of SAAB 900 for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about SAAB 900 prices and costs.
SAAB 900 modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saab 900 1984 2.0 Sep 1984 — Oct 1989 | 2.0 Petrol | 100 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Saab 900 1984 2.0 Sep 1984 — Sep 1987 | 2.0 Petrol | 100 HP | 10.9 l/100km | Automatic |
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Saab 900 1987 2.0 i
Jan 1987 — Sep 1990 Most fuel efficient version by real consumption |
2.0 Petrol | 110 HP | 10.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Saab 900 1984 2.0 i Sep 1984 — Oct 1986 | 2.0 Petrol | 118 HP | 10.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Saab 900 1984 2.0 i Sep 1984 — Sep 1987 | 2.0 Petrol | 118 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Automatic |
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Saab 900 1988 2.0 i 16
Nov 1988 — Sep 1993 Most fuel efficient version by real consumption |
2.0 Petrol | 128 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Saab 900 1988 2.0 i 16 Nov 1988 — Sep 1993 | 2.0 Petrol | 128 HP | - | Automatic |
| Saab 900 1987 2.0 Turbo Jan 1987 — Oct 1989 | 2.0 Petrol | 140 HP | 10.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Saab 900 1991 2.0 Oct 1991 — Sep 1993 | 2.0 Petrol | 146 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Saab 900 1991 2.0 Oct 1991 — Sep 1993 | 2.0 Petrol | 146 HP | - | Automatic |
| Saab 900 1984 2.0 Turbo Sep 1984 — Jan 1987 | 2.0 Petrol | 155 HP | 10.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Saab 900 1984 2.0 Turbo Sep 1984 — Aug 1988 | 2.0 Petrol | 155 HP | 10.9 l/100km | Automatic |
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Saab 900 1984 2.0 Turbo 16
Sep 1984 — Sep 1985 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds |
2.0 Petrol | 175 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Saab 900 1990 i 16 2.1 Sep 1990 — Oct 1991 | 2.1 Petrol | 140 HP | 10.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Saab 900 1990 i 16 2.1 Sep 1990 — Oct 1991 | 2.1 Petrol | 140 HP | 10.8 l/100km | Automatic |
SAAB 900 prices
SAAB 900 1984 - 1993 hatchback price in Latvia is from 300 € to 6000 €.
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 1984 - 1993 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 1992 price | 5000 € | 5500 € | 6000 € | |
| SAAB 900 1986 price | 4000 € | 4100 € | 4200 € | |
| SAAB 900 1984 price | 300 € | 1900 € | 3900 € |
SAAB 900 total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own SAAB 900? Users calculated SAAB 900 1984 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2500 € cost per year and 0.39 € 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 above average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2004 defects were detected in an average of 22.8 percent of SAAB 900 of this generation (on average 16 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 26.9%.
SAAB 900 1984 hatchback features (options)
Percentage of SAAB 900 with corresponding feature (option)
39% Metallic paint
36% Conditioning
22% Sunroof
19%
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SAAB 900 reviews
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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