1984 Saab 900 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.2 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.2 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1984 Saab 900 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1984 Saab 900 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 3-speed automatic | 3-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 276 g/km | 307 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.36 | $18.29 | $20.31 | $20.31 |
1984 Saab 900: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 24 | 20 | 21 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 623 L (22 cu ft) | 623 L (22 cu ft) | 623 L (22 cu ft) | 623 L (22 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,350 | US$3,700 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $3,658 | $4,062 | $4,062 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1984 Saab 900
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (2), fuel system (1) and power train (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85V036000 | 1985-04-02 | electrical system:wiring:front underhood | THE ELECTRICAL CABLE BETWEEN THE STARTER AND THE ALTERNATOR CAN RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE FLUID PIPE ATTACHED TO THE LEFT INNER WHEELHOUSE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: RUBBING WILL EVENTUALLY DAMAGE THE CABLE INSULATION AND RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 1984 Saab 900?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1984 Saab 900 for sale by us right now. Before you buy the 1984 Saab 900, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Before you sign for the 900
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, fuel system and power train. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Specs, explained
The 2.0L 4-cylinder does the work, through a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas.
It is rated 11.2 L/100 km combined: about 34 litres every 300 km. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $17.36, and a 300 km weekend about $52.08. The EPA estimates US$3,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Room inside
As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. With 623 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes bulky luggage, a stroller or sports gear.
Best uses
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Drive it on your own roads
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. If the 900 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
The cost of driving it
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.36 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$3,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Which one to look for
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Let us know
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1984 Saab 900 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1984 Saab 900 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1984 Saab 900
Does CarmaCars sell the 1984 Saab 900?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1984 Saab 900 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1984 Saab 900 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1984 Saab 900 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3472.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.