1997 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 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.2 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 1997 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.
1997 Saab 900 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.5L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 13.1 L/100 km | 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 | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 276 g/km | 276 g/km | 291 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.36 | $18.29 | $18.29 | $19.22 | $19.22 |
1997 Saab 900: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.3 L | 2.0 L | 2.3 L | 2.0 L | 2.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 680 L (24 cu ft) | 680 L (24 cu ft) | 680 L (24 cu ft) | 680 L (24 cu ft) | 680 L (24 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,350 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $3,658 | $3,658 | $3,844 | $3,844 |
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 1997 Saab 900
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 21 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (3), air bags (2) and electrical system (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98V139000 | 1998-06-23 | equipment:other:labels | 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." |
| 98V038000 | 1998-02-24 | exterior lighting:headlights | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPERLY AIMING THE HEADLIGHTING SYSTEM WERE OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." |
| 97V046000 | 1997-03-21 | vehicle speed control | CORROSION AROUND THE ZINC-COATED THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER BUSHING CAN CAUSE THE THROTTLE LEVER TO BIND. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
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 1997 Saab 900 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Saab 900 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Saab 900
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 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 1997 Saab 900 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 30 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1997 Saab 900 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1997 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.