SAAB 900 1986 Cabrio
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This generation of SAAB 900 has been produced from October, 1986 to February, 1994. We can provide information about 11 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This SAAB is available with five petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 2.1 litres and power of from 128 to 175 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (6 versions), as well as automatic (5 versions) gearbox.
SAAB 900 1986 cabrio average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 9.5 to 11.7 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient SAAB 900 1986 cabrio petrol engine version is Saab 900 Turbo 16 Cabrio, consuming 9.5 litres per 100km.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 8.7 seconds has Saab 900 Turbo 16 Cabrio version, conversely the tardiest one is Saab 900i 16 2.1 Cabrio reaching this speed only in 13 seconds. The maximum top speed is 210 km/h for the 2.0 petrol 175 hp version (Saab 900 Turbo 16 Cabrio).
Lenght of SAAB 900 is 469 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - SAAB 900 is about 2 cm longer than Ford Scorpio hatchback, but 2 cm shorter than Mazda 626 hatchback. SAAB 900 gross weight is 1500 kg, which is about 15 percent lighter than the average for this age and class.
This SAAB is slightly expensive - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 7000 €. According to user reviews, average SAAB 900 repair costs are 5 € per year. Users calculated SAAB 900 1986 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 3900 € cost per year and 0.40 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 56%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 22% 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 |
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Saab 900 1990 2.0 i 16 Cabrio
Jan 1990 — Sep 1990 Most fuel efficient version by real consumption |
2.0 Petrol | 128 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Saab 900 1992 2.0 i 16 Cabrio Sep 1992 — Sep 1993 | 2.0 Petrol | 128 HP | 10.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Saab 900 1990 2.0 i 16 Cabrio Jan 1990 — Sep 1990 | 2.0 Petrol | 128 HP | - | Automatic |
| Saab 900 1992 2.0 i 16 Cabrio Sep 1992 — Sep 1993 | 2.0 Petrol | 128 HP | - | Automatic |
| Saab 900 1991 2.0 Cabrio Oct 1991 — Feb 1994 | 2.0 Petrol | 146 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Saab 900 1991 2.0 Cabrio Oct 1991 — Feb 1994 | 2.0 Petrol | 146 HP | - | Automatic |
| Saab 900 1987 2.0 Turbo 16 Cabrio Jan 1987 — Sep 1993 | 2.0 Petrol | 160 HP | 10.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Saab 900 1990 2.0 Turbo 16 Cabrio Sep 1990 — Sep 1993 | 2.0 Petrol | 160 HP | 11.7 l/100km | Automatic |
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Saab 900 1986 2.0 Turbo 16 Cabrio
Oct 1986 — Jan 1987 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 Cabrio Sep 1990 — Oct 1991 | 2.1 Petrol | 140 HP | 10.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| Saab 900 1990 i 16 2.1 Cabrio Sep 1990 — Oct 1991 | 2.1 Petrol | 140 HP | 10.8 l/100km | Automatic |
SAAB 900 prices
SAAB 900 1986 - 1994 cabrio price in Latvia is from 5000 € to 9000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles SAAB 900 price is very high - SAAB 900 is approximately for 33 percents more expensive then average cabrios of this age (compare cabrios 1986 - 1994 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 1990 price | 7500 € | 8000 € | 9000 € | |
| SAAB 900 1988 price | 5000 € | 5500 € | 6000 € |
SAAB 900 total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own SAAB 900? Users calculated SAAB 900 1986 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 3900 € cost per year and 0.40 € 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 21.6 percent of SAAB 900 of this generation (on average 14 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 25.3%.
SAAB 900 1986 cabrio features (options)
Percentage of SAAB 900 with corresponding feature (option)
57% Leather upholstery
57% Cruise control
50% Heated seats
50% Metallic paint
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