Auto loans: 1996 Saab 900
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). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.2 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 1996 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1996 Saab 900 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.5L 6-cylinder | 2.0L 4-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 | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 276 g/km | 291 g/km | 291 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.36 | $18.29 | $19.22 | $19.22 | $20.31 |
1996 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 | 2.5 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,350 | US$3,550 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $3,658 | $3,844 | $3,844 | $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 1996 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 48 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (14), power train (13) and engine and engine cooling (10). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 96V077000 | 1996-05-03 | seat belts:front:anchorage | DURING STATIC TESTING OF BELT ANCHORAGE POINTS, THE OUTBOARD ATTACHMENT PLATE BEING USED IN THE TESTING DEFORMED AND DETACHED FROM THE SEAT ANCHORAGE. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES" AND NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1996 Saab 900
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1996 Saab 900; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 1996 Saab 900, here is what the figures say and what to look at.
Recalls and complaints
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car.
Specs, explained
The engine is the 2.3L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
By the EPA's combined rating of 11.2 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 34 litres. Every 100 km costs about $17.36 in fuel at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
When the 900 makes sense
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Space and size
As a mid-size car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight.
Rent it for a week first
Rent it, live with it for a week, and decide with real experience. Drive the 900 on your commute before you commit to it. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
Picking a year and a trim
Within the 1996 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Money matters
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. The EPA estimates US$3,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $173.60 at our price setting.
Over to you
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 1996 Saab 900 from us first.
Ask us about the 1996 Saab 900
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1996 Saab 900 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1996 Saab 900
Does CarmaCars sell the 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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 1996 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.